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EVENTS: NOVO takes you 'Behind the Scenes!'

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN A NEW WAY OF NETWORKING?

NOVO networking would like to invite you to come Behind the Scenes

WHEN: Thursday 30th April
WHERE: Bradford Playhouse, Chapel Street
TIME: 9.45am  - 12.45am 

Find out about:

• networks for women!
• networks for men!
• networks events for all
• special event

 Come and hear the concept! £5.00 per person including lunch

To book please email paula on paula.helliwell@googlemail.com or telephone 07814760198

"Together 4 Business - Productive networking, with a twist"

With speed networking, a couple of guest speakers and a curry 'T4B @ Hillside' is a fresh take on networking which aims to be as enjoyable as it is productive and will benefit seasoned networkers and first timers alike. With a range of different businesses across the different sectors this is great opportunity to get in front of a new and established business from across the Leeds and Bradford areas in a friendly and informal environment.
 
More than ever in the current challenging economic climate businesses are looking to form local partnerships and support their local economies by sourcing great deals locally. We know that together we grow stronger, together we can rise to challenges, Together we will succeed, Together 4 Business - can you afford to miss out?
 
When:          Friday 27 March 2009, 7pm-9pm
Where:         Hillside, Beeston Road, Leeds, LS11 8ND
What:          A great opportunity to build and develop profitable relationships
How much:   £10.00
 

 
Your ticket(s) will be posted on receipt of payment or you can pay on the evening.
 
This is a non profit making event with any surplus being donated to
 

 
Future Events
I’m a Speed Networker Get Me into Here June 27 2009
Networking Event (Theme to Be Confirmed) September 25 2009
Little Heroes Christmas Charity Ball December 11 2009
 
It is said that more millionaires are made in times of recession than in times of boom and Forbes Magazine estimates 10 million millionaires will be made by 2016. We look forward to getting down to business with you on the 27th March 2009.
 
 
 
Kind Regards,
 
 
Iain A Webber
Business Development Manager

Tele: 0113 387 6366
Mob:  07970 366 805
Fax:  0113 387 6355

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Welcome to our newest member, Damion Elson!

                           

DEGRAFIK home to fun creative graphic design for print and web.

Not only do we offer a diverse range of services from graphic design for brand identity, to leaflets, posters, logo and website design. To us, your business is unique. We strive to go beyond standard design to create fresh, innovative work.

We also have some CREDIT CRUNCH Special offers on our website http://www.degrafik.co.uk <http://www.degrafik.co.uk/>  please feel free to take a look and maybe bookmark us too! Just simply click on the enquire link under each offer and send us an email or contact us via the numbers on our contact page.

EVENTS: Friday 13th at Yarn Spinners!

It was Friday 13th...’things’ were stirring in the mist....a darkly clothed figure meandered through the streets.....there was screaming, there was silence....there was laughter........and there were a lot of people enjoying the Ghost and Grisly Tales walk in Little Germany with ghostly guide ´Ruby Shadows´

Includes Ghostly Tales from one of Bradford´s most haunted buildings- Bradford Playhouse!

Meet/End: Bradford Playhouse, Chapel Street, Little Germany
Time: 7.00pm
Duration: 1hour and 30 mins
Price: £7.00 per adult
Just turn up or Book: www.yarnspinnnerstours.co.uk/tours.php <http://www.yarnspinnnerstours.co.uk/tours.php>
Or Bradford Tourist Information Centre on 01274 433678

Why not join our ghostly guide and come in costume (costumes available from the Bradford Playhouse Thursday between 1pm-8pm/Friday 1pm- 5pm contact 01274 820666, various prices)

NEWS: Are you an Accountancy Service Provider?? Then you need to READ THIS!

Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, existing Accountancy Service Providers need to register with HMRC, if their business is not supervised by a designated professional body (such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales or the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) by the 1st of January 2009. 

This deadline has now passed and businesses that are not registered are now trading illegally and may be subject to penalties or criminal prosecution. 

Want to know more?

The final deadline for compliance with MLR2007 Money Laundering Regulations) comes into effect on 1st January 2009 and all Accounting Service Providers (which includes book-keepers, accountants, auditors, payroll bureaux and tax advisors) are required to be supervised by that date.  It is now too late for anyone not already registered to apply for registration by 1st January and anyone in this position should cease trading until such time as registration has been effected.

Anyone reading this article who has not registered but feels that they should have done, should contact the Institute immediately on 0845 060 2345.  Anyone not able to register with the Institute must register direct with HRMC, although they warn that this could take up to forty-five days, during which time the practice cannot carry out any business.

 

More money for less work - a tough call in today's climate!

Feeling gloomy? Why not join us for a day of Enterprise Therapy to refresh your business? No matter how long you have been trading, or how successful your business is, everyone needs to take time out to refresh their business. Bradford Kickstart is supporting an Enterprise Therapy event for existing and newly started businesses, hosted by Iain Scott, to help business owners stand back from what they are doing and identify new and more profitable ways of trading.     

 Iain will help you to stand back and identify:
1. What you are doing and why! Are you getting stuck in a routine and missing new opportunities?
2. How others see me. Find out how your customers see you and where that is leading you.
3. Predict the future. There are opportunities out there and Iain will explain how to grasp them. Be refreshed and inspired and go away with a practical plan of action.   

When - March 19th 2009;
Where - The Great Victoria Hotel; Time - 9.15am to 4pm (lunch included);
Cost - Free of charge but you do need to book your place in advance!
<http://kickstart.cmail1.com/t/y/l/dksth/ikpkyikt/r> . Or, to book your place now, simply call 01274 230050. Alternatively send your contacts details to events@bradfordchamber.co.uk.   

  To ensure you don't miss future updates from Bradford Kickstart please add info@bradfordkickstart.com <mailto:info@bradfordkickstart.com>  to your email address book. Bradford Kickstart is a programme run by Bradford Council, and supported by organisations and service providers across Bradford District, and aims to encourage enterprise, prosperity and employment in Bradford. Bradford Kickstart's address is Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Fourth Floor, Olicana House, 35 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5RE.