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AXA PPP healthcare has teamed up with Southern Staffordshire Chamber of
Commerce to offer ALL members access to BOTH of these valuable services aspart of your existing Chamber membership…
AXA PPP healthcare has teamed up with Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce to bring you affordable private medical insurance with unique benefits
The true voice of British Business. The BCC is the national body for a powerful and influential network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce; a network that directly serves not only its member businesses but also the wider business community.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today released its 2009 Burdens Barometer - the first time it has been published during a recession.
The Barometer shows that the cumulative cost to business of new regulation since 1998 has risen to £76.81 billion. This is a jump of over £10 billion from last year.
macroeconomic climate as a major challenge over the next 12 months.
As part of your Chamber membership, your business can receive more than £670,000 worth of indemnity each year! Plus FREE 24/7 Legal Advice Line Service.
Please see the attached download for examples of case studies from Chamber Members using this service and how Legal Expenses Insurance has helped policyholders.
Welcome to City Speak Spring 2009 the only newsletter for businesses in the Lichfield City Centre area
The global economy is facing its biggest crisis since the 1930s. Savage deleveraging and financial system failures have caused a downturn on a par with the oil shocks of the mid 1970s and early 1980s. The task facing governments and policymakers is being made more difficult by the hoarding of cash and fears of deflation.
We have an excellent events programme running all year round, book on to one of our February and March events now - do not miss out.
When will the bottom of the recession
arrive, and the long road to recovery
begin? Well, we don’t know as the
analysts search for signs of recovery
and the government try to persuade
the banks to re-open lines of credit. Government reported
to British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) last week that
the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) is up to 400 loans
worth £40 million offered or processed. The jury is still,
therefore, out and our Chambers are feeding background
level information back to government through BCC.
Meanwhile, the BCC’s recovery plan has emerged as
a result of increasing concerns that the government’s
attempts to aid business recovery have so far lacked
focus and a clear direction towards growth and stability.
Short-term fiscal measures to help with cash flow such
as a freeze in the national minimum wage in 2009, the
reintroduction of empty property rate relief, a reduction
in the rate of small companies’ corporation tax, and a
reversal in the planned increase for National Insurance
Contributions in 2011.
These are certainly troubled times,for businesses and for individuals.But there’s no point in dwelling on who’s to blame at this stage – now is the time for rolling up our sleeves and getting on with the job of lifting the country out of recession. Many pamphlets have been printed, web
pages published and television programmes broadcast on how to survive the credit crunch. The one thing they have in common is that the principles they eschew are nothing more than good old fashioned business disciplines. They are the sort of thing that every business should be doing even in the good times – getting in the cash, preparing a realistic business plan, training your workforce, managing stock levels, promoting sales, etc – but there’s little doubt that you will have to work harder at these things during the recession.
Uniquely placed, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is benefiting enormously from a combination of
excellent transport links, a highly skilled labour pool and a host of high quality facilities that offer major cost savings on established City Centre locations. It is also enjoying the level and quality of investment befitting a destination that is set for major growth and flagship projects.
10 Pillars of Inward Investment
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire’s development into a modern day centre of business and commerce has been spurred on by a number of inward investment pillars. We’ve taken a look at the top ten areas of activity that will undoubtedly form a lasting impression over the next decade.
Book on to one of the excellent networking events taking place in January 2009!
The Property Bulletin provides basic details of industrial, office and retail sites and buildings available in the district of Lichfield. It is compiled by the Business Investment & Support unit with the co-operation of property agents active in the area. The details contained in this bulletin are believed to be correct but a prospective purchaser must not rely on any statements as being a representation of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such statements. Also, any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves that the
necessary planning consent is in place for the intended use before any such activities are carried out. Further details about specific properties may be obtained from the appropriate agents.
projects for the benefit of rural businesses.
Quality management, Health & Safety and the Environment; the sheer volume of information to be maintained and located can be a real challenge for the SME.
SIMAC Quality Manager Software enables you to create, locate & update quality management information across your business - quickly and easily.
It’s user-friendly tools also help you create complex manuals & procedures - without needing specialist technical support.
The software is installed, set up and structured especially for your business. Combines all procedures and paperwork required for ISO accreditation
the stories and features that you’ve asked for; and what a response we’ve had!! Our aim is to feature as many local business stories as possible each issue, so keep them coming!
House prices fall to 2004 levels
Halifax reports largest ever annual drop in prices
Figures released by finance group Halifax revealed today that the average house price fell by 2.2% in December, leaving them 16% on this time last year, the largest annual fall since records began.
The history of the West Midlands economy is one of reinvention and ingenuity, constantly adapting to changing circumstances and making the most from new opportunities. The West Midlands of today is a great place to invest, work, learn, visit and live. Located at the heart of the UK, the region contains fantastic diversity – in its businesses, its places and its people.
This year's Winning Business exhibition is set to be the biggest yet. With 80 exhibition stands, 14 practical and professional seminars, 2 master classes and a wide range of networking opportunities on hand to attend. There are also a limited number of stands available from £375 (All Chamber Members who wish to exhibit are eligible for a £50 discount against stand space)
DATE: Wednesday 12th November 2008 - 8.00a.m to 5.00p.m
VENUE: Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, B78 3TW
COST: VISITORS – FREE OF CHARGE
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