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Tories' action plan to beat recession

BY SIMON HUTCHINSON

Business - Cllr Roger RigbyConservative councillors have come up with an action plan to try to preserve businesses in times of crisis ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Take a look to see if there is cash in your attic

Clearing out your attic and want to earn a bit of extra cash? Then you may be pleased to know that auction company Holts of Norfolk and London have appointed ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Beales bucks the trend

Beales was the only Bossie company to buck the trend as October proved to be another awful month for the markets ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Pryce on loyalty

Business - Ian PryceThe head of Bedford College told an audience of businessmen how experience counts. The chief executive of Bedford College Ian Pryce spoke at Business Breakfast held at the Park Inn, ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



VAT blow for firms with temporary staff

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has withdrawn the concession relating to the VAT liability on the supply of temporary staff ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



FSB helpline will ensure right advice

The Federation of Small Businesses has set up a new helpline number to allow its 215,000 members to obtain advice about financial matters ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Small businesses missing out on R&D tax credits

The Government's Research & Development tax credit scheme could be failing to reach many small companies because their advisors are unaware that they qualify, or are uncertain of how to ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Brewery rises up the company league table

Business - BeerBedford-based brewery and pub operator, Charles Wells Ltd, is one of the top 250 mid-market companies in the UK ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Relief can ease credit crunch for small businesses

Business - Alistair Burt MPMP Alistair Burt has called for councils to promote further the rate relief for small companies which the Federation of Small Business believes remains unclaimed to the extent of £200m ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Company among four finalists for Startup title

Local business, Earthware, has been flagged up as a finalist in the 2008 Startups awards. The company, which uses web-based 3D modelling and mapping to help businesses market products, is chasing ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Low carbon voucher for Bedfordshire businesses

Business - Wind farmA business service provides expertise and facilities in 11 universities nationwide has launched a ground breaking low carbon scheme for Bedfordshire companies ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Kier Group double award triumph

Bedfordshire-based Kier Group has scooped two prestigious awards in recent weeks. The contractor triumphed in the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards, taking the national prize for Major Contractor of the ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Dunstable best for hearing tests

Business - Ampilfon hearing aid specialistsA company offering free state-of-the-art hearing test for all Dunstable is the focus of the world's biggest hearing aid supplier, Amplifon, in a bid to improve the town's hearing health ... (07/10/2008) Read More [Read More]



Why we're helping

BY FRANK BRANSTON

Business - Frank BranstonIf a town like Bedford wants to remain distinct from the larger surrounding towns it needs its small and medium-sized local traders ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Black September

September was a tumultuous month for the stockmarket as credit conditions took a significant turn for the worse. Persimmon, however, bucked the trend on hopes that measures to help liquidity will ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Greener constructions

Business - Hannah Bordiss of Borneos solicitorsWith the United Kingdom emitting more than 150,000,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide back in 2004, climate change is now at the top of most political and business agendas, and the ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Consumer Direct takes on energy watchdog role

This week energywatch, the Government watchdog that assisted many businesses, including small businesses, in communication and contractual difficulties with their energy suppliers, is being closed and the work handed over ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Town business puts its best foot forward

Business - Olympic gold medallist Kriss Akabusi speaking at the eventA successful week of events has taken place to celebrate the official opening of the Innovation Centre and Business Base and the close of Luton's 'Summer of Success' ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Kier has recession

One of the companies behind the £500 million Snow Hill redevelopment in Birmingham delivered a rare shot of good news for the under-seige construction sector ... (07/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



New airline to be boost for local economy

Business - Luton AirportThe arrival of a new airline at London Luton Airport will be a boost for the local economy says the Chamber of Commerce for Bedfordshire ... (01/10/2008) Read More [Read More]