Despite posting on numerous sites in advance of the Chancellor’s pre budget hearing, no one took any notice and sure enough, as all the papers predicted, VAT has been reduced from 17.5% to 15% with effect from 1 December.
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In these difficult times, small businesses are probably more affected than larger ones by delayed payment policies of their customers. Whether the delay is due to an inability to pay the bill or simply sophisticated treasury management, the effect on the smaller business is potentially squeezing the life out of them.
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I believe it was Charles Dickens who said “the law is an ass….” and I believe it was written about the time he wrote Oliver Twist. Those words continually resonate with me as I come across ridiculous examples of legislation on a regular basis. However, the latest example of such legislation has been brought [...]
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I have been supporting Chelsea Football Club since 1966 when I saw my first game. I have endured great moments and some incredible lows when the team I love were almost relegated to the 3rd division in the 1980s. Even people who have no interest in football will know that Chelsea are now one [...]
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Many of you who know me will know that I am a founder member of Clerkenwell BNI, a networking organisation that started almost 12 years ago. BNI is a business networking organisation that meets on a weekly basis providing genuine leads to its members. Every week at our meetings, one of the members [...]
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