To those of you who attended our ‘Innovate or Stagnate’ event just one week back … this may not come as a total surprise … but there is now a nationwide campaign to promote the Chocolate Philadelphia product! As I recall not many of us had heard about this product which Philippa Varey (Oriel Marketing)[...] Read more »
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Archive for February, 2012
Here’s why if you receive a fine … it might not be fine
If something brown and unpleasant plops through your letter box this week or next then you are probably one of the 850,000 people getting a letter from HMRC demanding a £100 fine. Around 850,000 people will receive a letter from HMRC demanding a £100 fine The penalty is for missing the February 2 deadline[...] Read more »
Build Your Case for Innovation
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 »
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 »
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