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Issue 8, December 2005  

News

Another year has rushed by and though we wonder where it all went, when we all look back at what has been achieved during that time we realise that it must have been a little more than a blink of an eye… We hope you enjoy this last issue of our newsletter for 2005 and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous 2006.
 
2005 Achievements
New faces, new address, new website – we must have been busy after all…
[FULL STORY]
 
We Have Moved
More space, convenient parking, we could not ask for more…
[FULL STORY]
 
Win a hamper to brighten up January
One good way to tempt your team back in after the break.
[FULL STORY]
 
Article of the Month
Using the Xmas cheer to build even more business
Have you been invited? (A guide to networking)

December is the month that even the most reticent of people has to cheer up, put on the glad rags and circulate. Read our tips for networking to get even more out of the events – whether you love them or loath them…
[FULL STORY]
 
Useful Information
Could your business qualify for R&D tax credits?
The Government uses tax credits is to encourage greater R&D spending in order to promote investment in innovation. Between April 2000 and April 2005 around 17,000 claims for R&D tax credits were made with around £1.3bn of support claimed. Could your business qualify?
[FULL STORY]
 
Is Your Company Ready for changes To the BACS System Come January 2006?
If your business relies on the BACS (Banker’s Automated Clearing Services) system to pay your staff or make direct debit payments, you may be unable to do so after Christmas if you fail to comply with new rules concerning the system effective 1st January 2006.
[FULL STORY]
 
Joke Corner


 
Finally

Platinum Business will like to wish you a Merry Christmas.
We hope you have enjoyed reading this newsletter and found it useful. Do please forward it to any colleagues/associates you feel may be interested (you may want to use the "Tell a friend" button to the right).

 
Articles
Using the Xmas cheer to build even more business
2005 Achievements
Could your business qualify for R&D tax credits?
Is Your Company Ready for changes To the BACS System Come January 2006?
We Have Moved
Win a hamper to brighten up January
£5,000 Government Grant
Your Business Questions Answered
Case Study – See how we supported a European company trying to enter the UK market

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