Before you can lead an innovation effort you must first identify the forces that are driving change and build the case for why innovation is critical. The need for innovation often stems from a culmination of factors, including changes in technology, customer preferences, demographics, markets, economies, competition and other factors. Identify the major trends[...] Read more »
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Tax crackdown: HMRC targets electricians for unpaid tax
The taxman is using “a variety of intelligence sources” to target electricians who have not declared their full income. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is writing to 50,000 electricians warning them that they could face criminal charges if they do not get their tax affairs in order. Electricians who take advantage of this “disclosure opportunity”[...] Read more »
Why You Should be Madly in Love with Your Business
Love is in the air today… And when you have your own business, nobody loves your business like you do. After all, wasn’t that why you started it in the first place – because you have a real passion for it? But as with any relationship, how well do you know your partner, in this[...] Read more »
Innovation … makes all the difference!
Much has been written about innovation. One thing for sure is that those businesses who demonstrate innovation are more likely to succeed and gain competitive edge in today’s tough economic environment. As I say, much has been written about innovation and a host of attributable quotes certainly make an interesting read …. Here’s a few[...] Read more »
Getting your Business Structure correct is so important!
Once you have decided you want to go ahead, you need to consider how your business will work and the legal implications that will have. You need to look at which structure best suits the way that you intend to do business, as this will affect a number of factors such as: Who you need[...] Read more »
Key dates for Your diary
With this year’s unusual circumstances now behind us (i.e. HMRC industrial action resulting in a 2 day extension for tax returns and payments) … its time to focus on the Key Dates for the year ahead …. Starting with … 21/02: Innovate or Stagnate! Your plan for Business Success in 2012 ay Farnham Castle[...] Read more »
Does Your Business have a Plan?
In these tough economic conditions it is increasingly important for many businesses to have a robust Business Plan in place… A Business Plan will help you focus your proposed business venture, look at the financial aspects and help sell your vision to others. By writing a business plan – you will help make your business[...] Read more »
2012 promises to be an exciting and challenging year for business …
… And how you cope will dictate if your business succeeds or stagnates ! Innovation may well allow you to generate new streams of income for your business. And New Product Development is vital to delivering growth and improved profitability – but it’s also the most difficult to do well. To help, I’d like to[...] Read more »
Four Million warned of tax fines as HMRC staff are set to strike on 31 January
Up to 4 million tax payers are warned to complete and submit their tax returns soonest – or face automatic fines from HMRC. The warning comes as Revenue staff are due to strike on January 31st, the last day taxpayers can fill in their returns online, when 650,000 are expected to do so. There are[...] Read more »
Isn’t it time to eliminate those wasteful meetings?
Statistics show that over half the time spent in meetings is waste. This means half of meeting time failed to accomplish what was intended and/or the meeting was attended by the wrong people or people who were not prepared for the meeting. This fact also applies to informal face-to-face meetings. Before setting up a meeting,[...] Read more »
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