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Welcome to this issue of Platinum News. Please browse the content list to the right or scroll down for our latest news, useful information and the joke of the month. We appreciate your feedback on the articles in this issue.
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Platinum News
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Case Study – Business Development for Cleaning Company
The client was new to the UK being part of a European company. They had some prestigious clients and their client list was growing slowly, however, they were aware of the need to establish more credibility (when tendering) by acquiring some more “larger” clients i.e. cleaning contracts with minimum value of £30k per year, in their existing geographical location.
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Your business questions answered
Ms. B. – “Our recruitment company is growing however I have been having problems making ends meet as some of our clients take a while to pay. Also, we are expecting a large contract shortly and although I am excited, I do not know how we will cope cash-wise. Can you help with a loan?”
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Article of the Month
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Customers for Life
Last month’s article focused on how to use cost effective techniques to win and attract new prospects. We offered advice on how you could raise visibility in order to get onto the radar of potential customers. This month we will be exploring the benefits of building relationships with customers. We will explain why this is of critical importance to the small business owner; and we will also provide some tips on how to make sure your customers stay with you for as long as possible.
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Useful Information
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Six common finance mistakes made by small/medium businesses
If we got paid for the number of business owners or managers calling us for financial help after it is too late to make a difference – we would be an insolvency practice! Perhaps it is about time we shared some of the more common mistakes with our readers in the hope that you never fall into the same trap…
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SMEs at risk from bogus charity scam
The government is warning small companies to be on their guard against bogus charity publishers looking to dupe them into giving donations or place advertisements into magazines that are then not printed.
The Department of Trade and Industry has published a checklist of dos and don'ts for companies who fear they may be targeted by bogus firms asking them to support charities.
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Beware phoenix companies
According to a survey from the Better Payments Practice Group (BPPG), more than a quarter of growing businesses have been adversely affected by dealings with so-called phoenix companies, perfectly legitimate entities that have risen from the ashes of a failed venture.
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Top tips on building online trust
Building online trust is vital if you want to attract and retain customers. With stories of security breaches and fraud, your customers need to feel confident that they are dealing with a reputable company and a secure and reliable website. Read on for 10 tips on how to build online trust.
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Budget Highlights
Extension to the research and development tax scheme; Exporting UK Financial Services
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Joke Corner
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"Team Work"
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Finally
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The News Team, Platinum Business Services.
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