The truth is out there: the General Election draws ever nearer and John and Tony are appearing in our living rooms every night right now. But what do they promise for business?
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The Conservative government in the UK is planning to force creditors to give more information to help speed up debt collection, and the transfer of County Court judgements to the High Court is expected to be simplified. The party is planning to continue to support businesses through the Business Link programme and there will be further reassessment of deregulation, with pilot programmes for a single PAYE and NIC information. The Labour Party is giving funding priority, and plans to review the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme, which is claims is underfunded. It also proposes reforms to the Business Links Programme, which it also believes is underfunded.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1997
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Hook up with Business Links: in today's business world you are expected increasingly to know everything, whether it is export laws or what's new in information technology
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The framework for Business Links was created in 1992, by then President of the Board of Trade, Michael Heseltine. It is a network of independent local information and advice centres and there are currently 250 outlets owned by 80 Business Links. Each uses the Business Link brand, but they all have different business plans and missions, different levels of capital and board and management structures. They offer a wide range of business support services, helping businesses to grow.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1997
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Profit, loss and the art of accountancy: while picking an accountant is more likely to be seen as a necessary evil than a business boon, choosing the right one for your company is a vital decision
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The best way to select an accountancy firm is through customer recommendation. A firm can also be chosen from several organisations such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. Once making a choice from a shortlist checks should be made to determine whether charges are made for the initial meeting.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1995
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