Image via Wikipedia I have had my difficulties recently dealing with a Government department, HMRC. A current trend in an era of cuts is to sweep away those employees who are regarded as expensive, which means the loss of many middle-management jobs. Now, I would not argue that there can be a problem in having…
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Unemployment, qualifications and aptitude
On the local news on TV there was a feature from a seaside town about the high level of unemployment. One guy interviewed complained he couldn’t get a job despite being a qualified bricklayer, gym instructor and IT technician. Now I know there is something known as a benefits trap and there may not be…
Alliances and team players
Photo by LordNikon I am a great believer in getting out and talking to other people in business. I go to networking meetings, I go to seminars and I am a member of several business groups where we may have an outside speaker. I am always willing to learn. I also like to cooperate…
Confidence in our business strategy
I have been writing recently about making assumptions about our business and our clients which may be unwarranted. In the business process, whether we are selling goods or services, we do need to understand those who may buy from us, and what they are looking for when they do buy, whether from us…
Being there – the secret of referral networking
I am back to one of my favourite subjects, but I make no apology. If you belong to referral networking group you have to turn up almost all the time. That’s how it works. You have to be seen, you have to communicate, you have to be trusted, and then your peers in the group…
Unwise business assumptions
Image via Wikipedia I remember when I was starting out in the workplace, I took a client file I had been working on to my immediate boss for review. I remember he picked on something I had done and asked about it. I don’t remember the detail but I do know that I said that…
Businesses should be careful what they say
Some PR material you see on-line and off-line is quite discouraging to the prospective client or customer.
Choosing a name for a small business
Image by bsterling via Flickr What’s in a name? I like to be able to relate to a business. I like to get a feeling for what it stands for and for the person behind it. I like any business to which I might give my custom to have a name which is easily remembered…
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Management should not involve dictatorship
Image via Wikipedia I have had my difficulties recently dealing with a Government department, HMRC. A current trend in an era of cuts is to sweep away those employees who are regarded as expensive, which means the loss of many middle-management jobs. Now, I would not argue that there can be a problem in having…
Unemployment, qualifications and aptitude
On the local news on TV there was a feature from a seaside town about the high level of unemployment. One guy interviewed complained he couldn’t get a job despite being a qualified bricklayer, gym instructor and IT technician. Now I know there is something known as a benefits trap and there may not be…
Alliances and team players
Photo by LordNikon I am a great believer in getting out and talking to other people in business. I go to networking meetings, I go to seminars and I am a member of several business groups where we may have an outside speaker. I am always willing to learn. I also like to cooperate…
Confidence in our business strategy
I have been writing recently about making assumptions about our business and our clients which may be unwarranted. In the business process, whether we are selling goods or services, we do need to understand those who may buy from us, and what they are looking for when they do buy, whether from us…
Being there – the secret of referral networking
I am back to one of my favourite subjects, but I make no apology. If you belong to referral networking group you have to turn up almost all the time. That’s how it works. You have to be seen, you have to communicate, you have to be trusted, and then your peers in the group…
Unwise business assumptions
Image via Wikipedia I remember when I was starting out in the workplace, I took a client file I had been working on to my immediate boss for review. I remember he picked on something I had done and asked about it. I don’t remember the detail but I do know that I said that…
Businesses should be careful what they say
Some PR material you see on-line and off-line is quite discouraging to the prospective client or customer.
Choosing a name for a small business
Image by bsterling via Flickr What’s in a name? I like to be able to relate to a business. I like to get a feeling for what it stands for and for the person behind it. I like any business to which I might give my custom to have a name which is easily remembered…
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Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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The 5 Branding Rules of Attraction http://t.co/FiY8LAdo0I via @EntMagazine
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @jlsTax @STEPSociety @dahowlett
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Out to see new business to advise on tax and business planning. They need a plan rather than a dream.
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Extreme Solar Storm May Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth http://t.co/Uh625I33xM via @mashable
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @1ManBandAccts @AccountancyAge @ken_frost
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- Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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The 5 Branding Rules of Attraction http://t.co/FiY8LAdo0I via @EntMagazine
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @jlsTax @STEPSociety @dahowlett
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Out to see new business to advise on tax and business planning. They need a plan rather than a dream.
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Extreme Solar Storm May Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth http://t.co/Uh625I33xM via @mashable
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @1ManBandAccts @AccountancyAge @ken_frost