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EDP Headlines – Wednesday 24th November 2010

Posted Wed, 24/11/2010 - 12:51

In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday
 
Business Supplement.
 
Do brighter times lie ahead? (p.1) & Firms are split over impact of government’s spending review (p. 6-7)

Improved retail sales must be nurtured

Posted Mon, 22/11/2010 - 16:25

Commenting on the retail sales figures for October, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

“These figures were stronger than expected and support our assessment that the economy will continue to grow in the fourth quarter of 2010. But there is no room for complacency. The increase in October comes after two monthly falls, and the figures may be artificially inflated by people bringing forward purchases ahead of the VAT increase in January.

Skills changes must deliver on business needs

Posted Tue, 16/11/2010 - 13:42

Commenting on the Government’s “Skills for Sustainable Growth” strategy, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

All Change for VAT Rate

Posted Tue, 16/11/2010 - 08:54

Are you ready for the change in VAT? The standard rate of VAT goes up to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011 – so it’s worth getting your business ready now.
 
From Tuesday 4 January, you will need to charge the new 20 per cent VAT rate on all standard-rated sales you make from that day onwards.
 

New Help and Advice page

Posted Thu, 11/11/2010 - 11:32

Skill Up Norfolk is pleased to announce that a new Help and Advice page has been created. On this page we have a number of Business Link advisors that are available to help with information and advice.

So whether you’re looking for what training could benefit your business, or if you just need some general advice, these advisors are on hand to help you. 

Have your say on the County Council’s Budget Proposals

Posted Fri, 05/11/2010 - 11:57

Following the Comprehensive Spending Review , Norfolk County Council have advised that they are likely to need to make savings of £155m over the next 3 years. 
 
Click here to view Norfolk County Council's letter regarding consultation on budget proposals
 

New course ratings feature

Posted Thu, 04/11/2010 - 09:49

Skill Up Norfolk is pleased to announce that a feature has been introduced to the site that will allow users to rate the courses they use. There is also the option to leave comments; this can be used to recommend the course to others or to give feedback to the provider on the course itself.

National Skills Academy Next Seminar 18th November 2010

Posted Mon, 01/11/2010 - 13:58

The National Skills Academy for Financial Services, in partnership with City College Norwich at St Andrews House, is please to announce our next seminar to be held on Thursday 18th November 2010

Seminar details (also see attached flyer)

LEPs must focus on private sector growth

Posted Thu, 28/10/2010 - 12:42

Commenting on the release of the Local Growth White Paper, and the confirmation that 24 Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will be set up in various areas of England, David Frost, Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

EDP Headlines – 27th October 2010

Posted Thu, 28/10/2010 - 09:05

In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum, Norwich), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from to-day’s EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 
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