The Wow Newsletter
April 2009
Welcome to the April issue of the Wow Newsletter, your update from the Wow Company on what's new for growing businesses in the South, including client success stories, interesting news, changes that will affect small businesses and more!
The Big Wow Marketing Debate on 2nd March was a huge success, with members of the Wow Network meeting to discuss the ingredients of a winning marketing strategy and what really works. To read some of the hints and tips shared on the evening click here.
Can you really think and grow rich?
The theory suggests that if you dream of becoming rich, there is a good chance this will happen. To find out if this is true, click here.
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Spotlight on Jacqui Mann
In this month's newsletter we focus on Wow Client Jacqui Mann of J Mann Associates and ask her about the top 5 H.R. Myths.
Click here to read the full interview. If you would like to be featured in a future Wow Newsletter, please
get in touch.
Mortgages: Should you stick with the standard variable rate?
Sticking with the standard variable rate may seem very appealing right now, this article offers a different perspective, giving 5 key reasons not to stick with the standard variable rate. Click here to find out more.
Enterprise Finance Guarantee
In January the Government announced a package of measures designed to address the cash flow, credit and investment needs of small and medium businesses. One of these measures was the Enterprise Finance Guarantee which aims to guarantee lending to viable businesses, ensuring they can get the working capital and investment they need. But what does this mean for your business and what does it cover? View our fact sheet here.
Wow Recommends...
Growing Business Magazine
Growing Business magazine provides practical advice and inspiration to help businesses grow. All of the content from the magazine is available on the Growing Business Website. You can also apply for complimentary subscription.
Businesses given more time to pay business rates
The Government has announced that businesses will now be able to spread payment of the 5% increase to Business Rates over three years. Rates will only rise 2% as of April 1st, with the remaining 3% being spread over the next two years.
To read more about the changes to Business Rates, visit the Business Link website.
Are you aware of the late filing penalties?
To encourage company directors to file their annual accounts on time, new late filing penalties were introduced from 1st February, but are you aware of the new fines? For more information click here.
We'd love to hear your feedback on this newsletter and in particular anything you'd like us to focus on in forthcoming issues. E-mail sian.jackson@thewowcompany.com with any feedback!
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