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Archive for February, 2011

HMRC spot checks could be unfair, says small business organisation

Posted by Laura Rutherford on 28 February, 2011
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THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is concerned a consultation by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which closes today (28.02.2011), that could lead to implementation of spot checks on company records, will be used purely as a revenue raising exercise.

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Enhance your company’s green credentials with Froglife

Posted by Martyn Moore on 23 February, 2011
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BUSINESSES in Peterborough looking to enhance their company’s environmental reputation are being invited to support a city-based wildlife conservation charity at a fun-filled event in April. On Saturday April 2 Froglife will hold its ‘An Evening at Toad Hall’ event at the Orton Hall Hotel in Peterborough. The event will be hosted by naturalist and [...]

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Kiddicare bought by Morrisons

Posted by Martyn Moore on 15 February, 2011
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THE Peterborough-based online retailer Kiddicare has been bought by supermarket giant Morrisons for £70million. Food and grocery retailer Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc announced on Tuesday February 15 that it had acquired Kiddicare, together with the rights to its highly regarded technology platform.

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Executive coaching can transform your business

Posted by Martyn Moore on 14 February, 2011
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A PETERBOROUGH-based training expert claims that more and more organisations are using executive business coaching and seeing results that drop straight to the bottom line. Keith Nelson, managing director at Your Total Coach, (left) told Peterboroughbusiness.co.uk, “Organisations that use coaching as an effective tool and strategy build high performance teams and achieve better results.”

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Photographer reaches dizzy heights, without leaving the ground

Posted by Laura Rutherford on 11 February, 2011
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PETERBOROUGH photographer Dave Smith uses a trailer-mounted telescopic mast to create aerial photographs while his feet stay firmly on the ground.

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Enterprise partnership announces new chairman

Posted by Martyn Moore on 10 February, 2011
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THE Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership has agreed the appointment of Neville Reyner (CBE DL) (left) as chairman to help drive forward the economic vision for the area.

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Fusion Peterborough appoints new site manager

Posted by Laura Rutherford on 7 February, 2011
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PETERBOROUGH-based contact centre Fusion has announced the appointment of a new site manager at its Bretton-based premises. Emma Rodulson-Ellis (left) will head up the contact centre operation, which handles more than 1.4 million customer enquiries each year for insurance brands including Budget, ibuyeco and Post Office. This latest senior-level appointment follows the news that Fusion [...]

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