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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. Please contact us on 0845 0545 061 or mail to news@platinum-business.com to provide feedback.
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Platinum News
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Capital available for large projects
Are you looking to fund a project worth £5M or more?
Platinum has developed close ties with an American Merchant Banking Group who may be able to help.
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Client Case Study - Securing Grant for Shop-fitting Company
This company provides bespoke joinery and shop-fitting services to retailers all over the UK. The business was fast outgrowing their current location and a move was on the cards. The managing director was keen to ensure that any move was as cost effective as possible – in addition he was interested in obtaining grants to ease the process.
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Your Business Questions Answered
Mr M W – We have an opportunity to purchase a competitor and we think the price is pretty good however we do not have the cash to buy the business and we cannot offer enough security to satisfy our bank.
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Article of the Month
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Managing Service Quality
This month’s article focuses on the critical importance of managing service quality. We will explore the dimensions of service quality and demonstrate that the quality of services provided by an organisation, regardless of the sector it serves, could lead to its success or failure.
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Useful Information
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How good is your company website?
In an era when broadband is cheaper than ever, companies that do not have a web presence could lose out to competitors that do.
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£80M grants for technology businesses
£80million is being made available to UK businesses this spring to help take forward technology innovation and create prosperity for the UK economy though the latest round of the Government’s £370million Technology Programme.
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Can you afford to have 25% of your staff off sick? – Businesses warned of bird flu epidemic
The head of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat has claimed that current business continuity plans are insufficient to combat an outbreak of avian flu.
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New landlord rules from 6 April 2006
You may be aware that under the Housing Act of 2004, houses with multiple occupancies called HMO’s will need to be licensed with effect from 6th April 2006. The licenses are available from the Local Authority/Local Council.
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Last month’s newsletter featured the article ‘Top tips on building online trust’ which was provided by Business Link for London. Our apologies to Business Link for London for omitting the acknowledgement of their copyright. You can click here to visit their website for the actual article and visit the Business Link website for more information.
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Finally
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The News Team, Platinum Business Services.
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