the always consult chronicle issue 4
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WE’RE INTO HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE! WWW.ALWAYSCONSULT.COM ISSUE 4
Welcome to issue 4 of our jam-packed eNewsletter from Upton Magna! Plus, a Happy New Year to those of you we haven’t yet seen “in the flesh”. Make sure you keep 12th
March free in your diary. It’s our very first “Business Enterprise Awards”. We hope you will join us between 6pm and 8pm at our delightful office location on Upton Magna Business Park? Refreshments will be served!
Who gets your vote?
There are THREE voting categories. Our nomination form explains everything in more detail. There’s:
Outstanding Customer Service
Most Innovative Business Start Up Idea 2014
Best Growth Business
All sponsored by those lovely folk at Santander. So, get voting!!
Judging panel and guest
Don’t panic! We’re nothing like “Dragon’s Den”. The panel is made up of friendly Business Advisers and professionals with many years of self-employment experience. Our special guest is Chris Ryder, of “Witty Pics” fame. She’ll let you into her secrets around success and business growth and tell us how it felt winning Telford and Wrekin’s Business Entrepreneur of the Year!
Nomination form
If you’d like a nomination form, email [email protected] The form includes full details of the evening and the judging criteria. We really hope you can join us to network, nibble and celebrate yours and your colleagues’ business successes?
Business Enterprise Awards 2015!by Adrian Pitt
Virgin Start Up Loans Available!Yes indeed! Virgin Start-Up loans are now available through the Start Up Hub!
This is government-backed finance to help new and existing businesses that have been trading up to 12 months.
Available to British citizens and legal UK residents aged 18 plus.
I’m in! Where do I apply?Mentoring for 12 months takes place following the draw-down of the loan. Loan amounts from £500. Personal Loan 6% APR. Repayment terms of 1 to 5 years. For more information, or to apply,
please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
”Maintaining accurate financial records is a must for any business, “ says Tony Crundell from Crundell & Co Accountancy Ltd. HMRC require you to maintain accurate records and keep them for six years. Whilst this may sound like a chore, you can use this to your advantage to benefit your business. Up to date
bookkeeping will show you how your business is performing and give you the information you need to successfully meet all your requirements and take your business forward, the benefits of good bookkeeping include:
Finance news…
by Tony Crundell Performance indicators:
identifying areas in your business where you are overspending and can cut costs
VAT: you’ll have your VAT figures ready for when your return is due for filing
Budgeting for tax: with a better idea of how profitable your business is, it’s easier to plan for your future tax liabilities. We recommend keeping 20% - 25% of your income in a savings account to cover your tax liabilities
Recording all costs and income: regular bookkeeping will make it easier to ensure that you are recording all of your income and costs and that nothing is missed or forgotten about
Cheaper accountancy fees: keeping good records will make your accountant’s life easier when preparing your
What accredited training are we What accredited training are we
We have FREE accredited training!
From the Institute of Leadership and Management, City & Guilds
and OCR:
Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Level 2 Award in Understanding Enterprise
Level 3 Award in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Level 2 Principles of Customer Service
Level 3 Award in CoachingEmail [email protected]
Always Consult offers Advice and Guidance qualifications at Levels 2, 3, 4 and 6 that span numerous industry sectors. Ask for info. Registered Number: 6882250.
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