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August 2008

News...

Late payment causing 'cash flow difficulties' for small firms

Large organisations are 'abusing' small businesses' trust by failing to settle invoices quickly, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed. full story...

Energy firms 'exploiting SMEs' claims BCC

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more vulnerable to exploitation by energy suppliers than domestic customers, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has argued. full story...

Employers urged to prepare for immigration reforms

UK firms are being urged to prepare for the new rules on immigration, which come into force later this year. full story...

Key Dates...

August 2008

31st Annual adjustment for VAT partial exemption calculations (May VAT year end).
Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 31 August 2007.

September 2008

1st Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for period ended 30 November 2007.

30th End of CT61 quarterly period.
Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 30 September 2007.

For more detailed information on forthcoming deadlines and key dates click here

Steps to reduce overheads.

Spiraling energy prices...
Nearly all UK businesses are experiencing the impact sharp price rises in electricity and gas are having on profitability. Whilst attention is focused almost exclusively on energy unit prices, few business managers are aware that technology is available to them now which will dramatically reduce energy consumption. Click here for more information.

Useful Links...

British Business Angels Association
The British Business Angels Association (BBAA) is a National Trade Association for the UK's Business Angel Networks and its affiliates. The primary role of the BBAA is to promote business angel finance as a way for new and high growth potential businesses to fund their capital requirements. Whether you are looking for funding or looking to invest click here to find out more. Click here to find out more...

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