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Tel: 0870 22 55 220
March 2009

Word from the top

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We are almost at the end of Q1 for 2009 and for many of our clients these have definitely been the toughest few trading months for decades.

Yet if the figures are anything to go by, you are surviving the storm with leaner, more efficient operations and looking positive about your future prospects.

If this was a normal year we'd be telling you all about the Budget in this edition. But it's far from business as usual out there and the Budget won't be happening until 22nd April.

So, instead, we are using this month's Livewire to give you some key tips for financing growth, motivating employees and avoiding the wrath of the VAT man!.

As ever don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to discuss any of these issues in person.

Please contact Lesley Stalker, Simon Paterson or Paul Webb on 0870 2255220 for more information.

Find out more about RJP at www.rjp.co.uk
Graphic Every cloud has a silver lining!

It’s not all doom and gloom out there. We are firm believers that recessions always throw up unexpected opportunities. Now, in the midst of the recession, could be one of the best times to establish a share scheme for your most valuable employees.

Lesley Stalker examines this topic in more detail. Read more ...

Graphic Business Funding Opportunities

For the majority of owner managed businesses it is becoming increasingly difficult to access traditional sources of business funding.

Simon Paterson outlines some of the alternative funding sources currently available.
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Graphic Free VAT assessment review for Livewire readers
Many VAT Inspectors are now returning to 'front line' duties and as a result more VAT visits are taking place to achieve HMRC’s aggressive targets.

Should you receive a VAT assessment following a visit from HMRC we will review this for free.
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Graphic Do your invoices obey all the rules?
Even though the new rules concerning the format of sales invoices came into effect a year and a half ago, we are finding there are still many businesses who are unaware that the way they are presenting invoices could leave them vulnerable to a VAT inspection visit.

Our VAT expert has outlined exactly what you need to do to ensure your sales invoices all comply.
Read more ...

If you can’t afford to give key staff a pay rise during the recession, it could be a good time to introduce a company share scheme - Growth Business (February 2009) - click here


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