tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47643353891092122882024-03-05T16:25:51.382+00:00Westminster Enterprise CentreWelcome to the Westminster Enterprise Centre we are a small community Enterprise Centre based in North Westminster. This blog is for anyone interested in local employment and enterprise. If you would like to find out more about us visit our website www.westminster-enterprise.org.uk.enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-35532174831393802142013-02-26T13:41:00.000+00:002013-02-26T13:41:46.615+00:00IPO trade marks, patents, designs and copyright<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Date: 12th March 2013 (T<span style="font-size: small;">uesday</span>)<br />Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 am. (registration 9.45)<br />At: The Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB<br /><br />You
are invited to a FREE seminar covering the four main areas of
intellectual property (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and
how to protect your Intellectual Property rights. It’s a great
opportunity for all businesses, looking for the latest information and
advice on IP, Direct from the <a href="http://www.ipo.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Intellectual Property Office</a>. <br />This key seminar provides:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> a better understanding of the importance and relationship between trademarks and brands</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> details on how to make the most of your business’s Intellectual Property</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> more awareness of the other forms of intellectual property such as patents, design and copyright?</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3 Key Questions:</b><br />1.
Do you own your trading name? You may for example have a limited
company and a matching domain name and yet still be infringing some ones
trade mark?<br /><br />2. Do you own your own web site? Are you aware
of the rules of copyright ownership? In a recent survey 74% of
businesses where unsure of who owned the copyright in their business
when it was created by a third party? <br /><br />3. Once you identify
and secure ownership of the IP within your business you have the
potential to fully exploit it. Many businesses are now for example
successfully franchising their business, could you?<br /><br />This event
will answer your questions. It will introduce you to the world of IP.
Demonstrate how it can be used to benefit your business. Hear plenty of
practical examples. You will be signposted on your journey for
instance by, utilising the IPO free health check and online search
facilities.<br /><br />Can you afford to miss the opportunity to secure the future of your business? <br />Why not take time out from your busy schedule to come along to an event that will make a difference.<br /><br />This workshop is FREE for residents of Westminster <br /><br />Book today <br /><br />Call Kim Sadler at PDT <br />020 7266 0636<br />Email: kin@odt.org.uk<br /><br /><b>Guest Speaker Profiles:<br />One or both of the following experts are coming to the WEC:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Gary Townley</b>,
Business Events Manager, Intellectual Property Office Gary joined the
Office in 1982 working originally in Southampton Buildings, London, in
the Patents Directorate. He helped in the relocation of the IPO to
Newport South Wales, training new staff before becoming head of the
Patent Enquiry Unit. Gary joined the Business Outreach and Education
team in 1999 and regularly provides Intellectual Property training at
workshops, seminars and conferences, and is the current editor of
IPInsight, the monthly E-newsletter for the IPO.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0City of Westminster, Greater London, UK51.525303989655114 -0.1975410751465460651.524686489655117 -0.19880157514654606 51.525921489655111 -0.19628057514654607tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-64072307824072713452013-02-23T11:16:00.000+00:002013-02-23T11:16:02.054+00:00HMRC Online seminars for businesses and the self-employed<span style="font-size: small;">Online seminars for businesses and the self-employed<br />HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) offer a series of free online presentations or ‘webinars’ to give tax help to businesses and the self-employed.<br />There are two types of presentation each lasting 30 minutes:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /> • Live presentation or ‘webinars’ - available on set dates and include a further 30 minutes for a live questions and answer session. They'll also be available to view from these pages after the event.<br /> • Pre-recorded webinars - available to view at a time to suit you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />Please note: the webinar platform used by HMRC is supplied by a company called CITRIX. Neither HMRC nor CITRIX will ask for or retain any information about you or your business.<br />What topics do the webinars cover?<br />The webinars cover many different topics including:<br /> • Real Time Information<br /> • business expenses and capital allowances<br /> • first steps as an employer<br /> • the Construction Industry Scheme<br /> • Self Assessment Online<br /> • an overview of limited companies<br /> • how VAT works<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">How can I take part?<br />Before you start you need to check you have the right computer software and then register in advance.<br />PC users need: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000. Macintosh users need: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer.<br />Registering is simple - you only need your name and email address to register. Follow the link below to see what’s available then register for an HMRC webinar.<br /><a href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/webinars/live.htm" target="_blank">Find out more about live HMRC webinars</a><br /><a href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/webinars/pre-recorded.htm" target="_blank">View HMRC’s pre-recorded webinars</a></span><br />enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-45436191615654339342013-02-16T16:34:00.000+00:002013-02-26T09:58:12.265+00:00 The Secrets of How to Prepare a Successful Business Plan <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: #073763;">The Secrets of How to Prepare a Successful Business Plan </span><br />Don’t put it off any longer. It does not matter if you are just starting your business or already running one you need an up-to-date business plan. According to experts such as the Harvard Business School those businesses that plan are more likely to survive, thrive and be able to raise finance. Have you a vision, dream of success? Turn your dreams into reality. <br /><br />This workshop will help you:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Hit or exceed your goals </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Focus and plan your business journey </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Checking viability – to avoid expensive mistakes </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Be prepared for most eventualities </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Learn the easy way to prepare that successful business plan, including: </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Content required - what goes into the plan </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Where to get the information </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">How to physically produce your plan</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Who will be training you?<br />Your principal trainer is Laurie Bernard DipM MCIM MIoEE from The Business Services Partnership is delighted to back at the WEC.<br /><br />Guest Presenters:<br />Lindsay Fagan of Civvals Ltd Chartered Accountants from Marble Arch will introduce you to tax and record keeping for a hassle free life.<br /><br />Plus an experienced guest from the banking community to let you know the realities of financing your business. Answering those questions you always wanted to ask.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Diary Details:<br />Date: 27th March 2013 (Wednesday) Time:10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (registration 9.45) At: The PDT Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue, London W9 2DB {N.B. entrance in Chippenham Road}</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />The Fee: Just £25 for the day pan London<br /> Book today {Space is limited} Call PDT’s Westminster Enterprise Centre; 020 7266 0636; Email: kim@pdt.org.uk </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">You can make the difference. Yes there is a bid in to help women entrepreneurs. It’s called Platform. If you think it is half as good as we at <b><span style="color: #38761d;">PDT’s Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre</span></b> believe it is then please vote today. Closing date 28th November 2012.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Great to see an RBS initiative funding this project to help women set-up and run successful businesses. In today’s society enterprise is a great way forward. To paraphrase “give a person a meal and they eat for today. Teach them how to fish and they can feed their family for a lifetime”. <br />Click vote at: <a href="http://www.inspiringenterprise.rbs.com/inspiring-women/public-voting/platform" target="_blank">http://www.inspiringenterprise.rbs.com/inspiring-women/public-voting/platform </a>and let’s make a difference to peoples’ lives and give them this Platform for a positive future!</span></span><br />
<br />enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-78860115527963669852012-11-15T15:54:00.000+00:002012-11-15T15:54:03.787+00:00How to Prepare a Successful Business Plan<b><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Business Planning for 2013 and Beyond Workshop on <span style="font-size: small;">-</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #20124d;">How to Prepare a Successful Business Plan</span></b><br /><br />Date: 5th December 2012 (Wednesday)<br />Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (registration 9.45)<br />At: <span style="font-size: small;"></span>The Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Don’t put it off any longer. It does not matter if you<span style="font-size: small;"> are</span> just starting your business or already running one you need an up to date business plan. Do you know how to succeed next year and beyond. Have you a vision? Is it documented,<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>viable and realistic?<br />This seminar is all about the easy way to prepare a successful business plan: </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The preparation & research</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What goes into the plan</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Where to get the info</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">How to produce your plan</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Content</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The objectives of this workshop are to help you:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hit or exceed your goal</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Empowerment</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be prepared for most eventualities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to use all this information to write a simple but effective Business Plan</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This workshop is FREE for <span style="font-size: small;">res<span style="font-size: small;">idents</span> of</span> Westminster or £50 to those out of the Borough.<br /><br />Book today <br /><br />Call Kim Sadler at <a href="http://www.pdt.org.uk/" target="_blank">PDT</a> <br />020 7266 0636<br />Email: ki<span style="font-size: small;">m</span>@<span style="font-size: small;">p</span>dt.org.uk</span></span><b><br /></b></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-34738962640493403292012-11-15T15:35:00.003+00:002012-11-15T15:35:47.132+00:00Fresh Fish found in Soho, Westminster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you find yourself in the heart of the West End, <b>Berwick Street Market</b> today make sure you visit Antony at his Fresh Fish Stall. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Berwick Street Market</strong>
sells fruit, vegetables, fabrics and some clothes and household items.
Dating back to 1778, there's a long history of market trading here and
it's still going strong. With Berwick Street being positioned in the heart of Soho,
the market is popular with London's media crowd and serves as a prime
eating and shopping area for advertising execs come lunchtime. Record
shops, material wholesalers and cafes line the streets surrounding <strong>Berwick Street Market</strong> so there's plenty to do and see over and above what the stalls have to offer. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For more information you can contact Antony on 07736 675 315 @arhFood</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Westminster Enterprise Centre, Business Planning Seminar on the 5th December 2012 from 9.45 - 12.30 to book please either call us on 020 7266 0636 or email kim@pdt.org.uk </span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-34666700981853843672012-10-03T15:41:00.001+01:002012-10-03T15:41:08.103+01:00Intellectual Property Workshop Create and Protect Your Business Brand<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ipo.gov.uk/home.htm" target="_blank">Intellectual Property Workshop Create and Protect Your Business Brand</a><br /><br />Date: 11th October 2012 (Thursday)<br />Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 am. (registration 9.45)<br />At: The Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB<br /><br />You are invited to a FREE seminar covering the four main areas of intellectual property (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and how to protect your Intellectual Property rights. It’s a great opportunity for all businesses, looking for the latest information and advice on IP, Direct from the Intellectual Property Office. <br />This key seminar provides:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> a better understanding of the importance and relationship between trademarks and brands</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3 Key Questions:</b><br />1. Do you own your trading name? You may for example have a limited company and a matching domain name and yet still be infringing some ones trade mark?<br /><br />2. Do you own your own web site? Are you aware of the rules of copyright ownership? In a recent survey 74% of businesses where unsure of who owned the copyright in their business when it was created by a third party? <br /><br />3. Once you identify and secure ownership of the IP within your business you have the potential to fully exploit it. Many businesses are now for example successfully franchising their business, could you?<br /><br />This event will answer your questions. It will introduce you to the world of IP. Demonstrate how it can be used to benefit your business. Hear plenty of practical examples. You will be signposted on your journey for instance by, utilising the IPO free health check and online search facilities.<br /><br />Can you afford to miss the opportunity to secure the future of your business? <br />Why not take time out from your busy schedule to come along to an event that will make a difference.<br /><br />This workshop is FREE for those in business in the City of Westminster <br /><br />Book today <br /><br />Call Kim Sadler at PDT <br />020 7266 0636<br />Email: kin@odt.org.uk<br /><br /><b>Guest Speaker Profiles:<br />One or both of the following experts are coming to the WEC:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Gary Townley</b>, Business Events Manager, Intellectual Property Office Gary joined the Office in 1982 working originally in Southampton Buildings, London, in the Patents Directorate. He helped in the relocation of the IPO to Newport South Wales, training new staff before becoming head of the Patent Enquiry Unit. Gary joined the Business Outreach and Education team in 1999 and regularly provides Intellectual Property training at workshops, seminars and conferences, and is the current editor of IPInsight, the monthly E-newsletter for the IPO.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Dave Hopkins,</b> is an Events Manager for the Intellectual Property Office Dave has worked for the IPO for 16 years in a number of key roles. Prior to joining the Office, Dave worked in a broad range of private sector organisations including the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Dave moved to the Business and Outreach Team in 2009 and is primarily responsible for raising awareness of intellectual property amongst UK businesses, with special emphasis on SMEs. He regularly gives talks about Intellectual Property at business exhibitions, workshops and seminars.</span></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-71979374659849467332012-09-19T14:50:00.000+01:002012-09-19T14:52:29.020+01:00Tax and Record keeping from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Back at the Westminster Enterprise Centre by popular demand!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Date: 26th September 2012 (Wednesday) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Time: 9.45 to 12.30 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> At: PDT Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the two certainties in life is
taxes. This is your chance to ask the taxman all those questions you
ever wanted to know and learn about: </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Your businesses legal status/entity </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Ltd Co, sole trader etc. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">How and when to register </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Income tax </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">National Insurance </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">VAT </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">All the records you need to keep to stay legal </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Employing staff </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Where to obtain more<b> free</b> information </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>About your training:</b><br />The
HMRC Business and Education Support Team are providing this workshop.
It will be fairly informal and delegates will be encouraged to ask
questions.<br /> This workshop is for businesses and residents that live in the borough of Westminster and is FREE. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Book today </span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Call Kim Sadler PDT</span>:<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 020 7266 0636</span></b></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-51556891816657792652012-09-05T14:26:00.001+01:002012-09-10T17:45:19.536+01:00steps to a seat ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Local W9 photographer Colin Burns has a small exhibition showing his work as a photographer at the Westminster Enterprise Centre. <br />
All framed picture's are £25.00 each.<br />
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Contact the Westminster Enterprise Centre on 020 7266 0636 for more informationenterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-88571746986940296432012-07-30T14:31:00.001+01:002012-07-30T14:31:11.292+01:00Meeting Room for hire in Westminster W9<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Back by popular demand! Tax and Accounts from senior partner Lindsay Fagan of Westminster's Civvals, Chartered Accountants</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Date: 5th July 2012 (Thursday)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Time: 10.00 to 12.30pm (registration 9.45)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> One of the two certainties in life is taxes. Learn about:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Your businesses legal status/entity - Ltd Co, sole trader etc</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Income tax</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">National Insurance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">VAT</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Where to obtain more information</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lindsay joined the firm as a student in
1972 and became a partner in 1978. His clients range from large
prominent businesses to SME's and individuals and he is well know for
the supportive and professional relationships he establishes with them.
He acts for some of the UK's fastest growing privately owned companies
and has many long term client relationships.</span></div>
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nurturing and developing businesses, advising them on a whole range of
subjects throughout their life, including management & strategy
issues, finance, compliance and taxation.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Call Kim Sadler PDT on 020 7266 0636</span></b></div>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-11964955910300890002012-05-30T12:33:00.001+01:002012-05-30T12:33:55.469+01:00London Green Fair - exploring the green heart of London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0Cumberland Gate, City of Westminster, W2, UK51.5124569 -0.160011851.509986399999995 -0.16494730000000002 51.5149274 -0.1550763tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-9977905007802241422012-05-09T16:40:00.001+01:002012-05-30T12:23:00.902+01:00EC Minibus<br />
<b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">EC Minibus</b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> based in central London specialize in small groups of people
carriers / mini vans up to 8 passenger carriers. Do you need
transportation or are you just traveling with too much luggage and need a
bigger vehicle. Whichever way you would like to travel we will take you
in comfort and safety. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666;">Seminar: Beginners' Guide to Running a Charity</span></b> </h2>
<b>Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue, London W9 2DB (entrance located on Chippenham Road)</b><br />
<b>15th May (Tuesday) 9.45 (registration) until 12.30pm</b><br />
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This session is aimed at people who want to set up a charity themselves or get their businesses involved with charities, but who have never worked with the sector before. It will cover the nuts and bolts of running a charity, some of the current controversies and challenges for charities and of course, the perennial challenge of raising funds.<br />
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Some questions people ask include:<br />
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<li>Why do we need Trustees - and why can't we pay them? </li>
<li>What should I do with volunteers who want to help? </li>
<li>Where can I find a celebrity to launch my fun-run? </li>
<li>How is a charity different from a normal business? </li>
<li>Who gives money to causes like mine? </li>
<li>When do I need to tell HMRC about my charity work? </li>
<li>Am I allowed to lobby politicians if I work for a charity?</li>
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For answers to all these and more, along with case studies and opportunities to discuss and refine your own charity ideas, this session is a must.<br />
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<b>Presenter: Doreen McIntyre, who is formerly CEO of a small but high-profile UK charity</b>. Doreen is a member of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations and the Institute of Fundraising. She offers consultancy services to charities on communication strategy, and is particularly interested in charities that combine campaigning with service provision. <br />
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To book a place on this Free seminar you must be a resident living in the borough of Westminster<br />
Email kim@pdt.org.uk<br />
Tel: 020 7266 0636enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-15087273162442667942012-04-13T14:23:00.000+01:002012-04-13T14:23:26.101+01:00Create, Innovate, Protect<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">25th April 2012 here at the <b>Westminster Enterpise Centre</b>, 59 Elgin Avenue, W9 2DB</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To book your place you on this event call us on 020 7266 0636 or email kim@pdt.org.uk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Create, Innovate, Protect<br /><br />Intellectual Property Explained</b><br /><br />Your business will own or use Intellectual Property (IP). Whether you are an online retailer or a service provider, a sole trader or a multinational your business will rely on IP. <br /><br />Do you own your trading name? You may for example have a limited company and a matching domain name and yet still be infringing some ones trade mark?<br /><br />Do you own your own web site? Are you aware of the rules of copyright ownership? In a recent survey 74% of businesses where unsure of who owned the copyright in their business when it was created by a third party? <br /><br />Once you identify and secure ownership of the IP within your business you have the potential to fully exploit it. Many businesses are now for example successfully franchising their business, could you?<br /><br />This event will introduce you to the world of IP offering lots of examples to demonstrate how it can be used to benefit your business.<br /><br />The event will help signpost you on your journey by, for example, utilising our free health check and online searches.<br /><br />Can you afford to miss the opportunity to secure the future of your business?<br /><br />Why not take time out from your busy schedule to come along to an event that will make a difference.<br /><br />Previous attendees said <br /><br />For example<br /><br />“Great event, it really was worth coming” J Smith - London <br /><br /><br />See you there<br /><br />Business Outreach Team<br /><br />Miles, Emma, Gary and Dave<br /></span></div>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-57555669602911550292012-03-15T17:24:00.000+00:002012-03-15T17:24:53.945+00:00Business Planning Workshop<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Business Planning Workshop</span><br style="color: #351c75;" /><span style="color: #351c75;">How to Prepare a Successful Business Plan</span></b><br /><br />Date: 29th March 2012 (Thursday)<br />Time: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (registration 9.45)<br />At: The Westminster Enterprise Centre 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB<br />This seminar is all about how to prepare a successful business plan: <br />
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<li> Business Structure</li>
<li> Legal aspects</li>
<li> Finance forecasting and planning </li>
<li> Where the money comes from</li>
<li> The role of the bank (guest speaker from Nat West)</li>
<li> Tax and National Insurance</li>
<li> Choosing a business name</li>
<li> Employing people</li>
<li> Market Research and Marketing</li>
<li> Finding premises</li>
<li> Intellectual property</li>
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How to use all this information to write a simple but effective Business Plan<br />This workshop is FREE for residents and those in business in Westminster or £50 to those out of the Borough.<br /><br />Book today <br /><br />Call Kim Sadler at PDT <br />020 7266 0636<br />Email: kim@pdt.org.uk<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com059 Elgin Avenue, London, Greater London W9 2AE, UK51.52551344258957 -0.1973247528076171951.523043442589568 -0.2022602528076172 51.527983442589573 -0.19238925280761718tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-8762042348552036612012-02-28T11:29:00.000+00:002012-03-15T16:50:17.779+00:00Tax and Record keeping from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> At: PDT Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue London W9 2DB </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the two certainties in life is taxes. This is your chance to ask the taxman all those questions you ever wanted to know and learn about: </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Income tax </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">National Insurance </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">All the records you need to keep to stay legal </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Where to obtain more<b> free</b> information </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>About your training:</b><br />The HMRC Business and Education Support Team are providing this workshop. It will be fairly informal and delegates will be encouraged to ask questions.<br /> This workshop is for businesses and residents that live in the borough of Westminster and is FREE. </span></div>
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<b style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Call Kim Sadler PDT</span>:<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> 020 7266 0636</span></b>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-29777900737541492802012-02-11T14:24:00.000+00:002012-02-11T14:24:35.313+00:00Four Business Information Points (BIPs)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br />Four Business Information Points (BIPs) across Westminster offer excellent resources for business.<br />The largest Business Information Point is at Westminster Reference Library. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">and Paddington Libraries.<br />All Business Information Points offer:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">A selection of books on starting a business, marketing, finance, taxation and business ideas </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Business opportunities and practical step by step advice on how to start and run your business from <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/247/exclusives/#business" target="_blank">Cobra</a> – the complete business reference adviser </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Market reports and industry overviews from <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/ict/inhousespecials/#business" target="_blank">Keynote</a>, Cobra and Datamonitor 360 Marketline </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Grants and funding opportunities from <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/ict/inhousespecials/#business" target="_blank">Grantfinder</a>, the UK's leading grants and policy database </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A database of products and services from <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/247/exclusives/#business" target="_blank">Kompass Worldwide</a></span> </li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Online access to <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/ict/inhousespecials/#business" target="_blank">Experian</a> for finding business contacts and company information and to create mailing lists </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Online independent learning from <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/learning/ivy/" target="_blank">Learning Nexus</a>, ideal for small businesses with up-to-date courses on recruitment, health & safety, employment legislation and more</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Access to current and past news coverage via Newsbank and Library Press Display</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">FREE internet access including Wifi </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Access from home or office to a wide range of high quality online resources for library members via the 24/7 Library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The BIP at Westminster Reference library also offers:</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> A wealth of back-up resources, including over 50 trade and financial journals, plus all major daily papers, with current and past news coverage via <a href="http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/WestminsterCity" target="_blank">Newsbank</a> and <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/247/exclusives/#news" target="_blank">Library Press Display </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Access also to <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/ict/inhousespecials/#business" target="_blank">Mintel</a> market reports, UK Tariff online and more </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A research & mailing list creation service for just £35.00 per hour </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">email: <a href="mailto:bip@westminster.gov.uk">bip@westminster.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:bip@westminster.gov.uk" target="_blank">bip@westminster.gov.uk</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Whether you are taking your first steps as a future entrepreneur, or have a well-established business and are looking for new ideas or current information, Westminster Libraries will be able to help.</span></div>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-74947293561109240932012-02-08T18:03:00.000+00:002012-02-08T18:03:44.719+00:00An Introduction To Effective Selling Seminar<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Effective Communication For Winning Orders </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Effective communication for winning orders (how to listen effectively and win orders) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Selling Vs Closing (you will learn how to qualify prospect into orders) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">5C’s (A direct sales tool for calming situations, controlling situations, collecting information, confirming orders, consolidating customers</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Date: Monday the 20th February 2012</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Time: 9.45 am until 12.30 pm</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Venue: 59 Elgin Avenue, W9 2DB (entrance on Chippenham Road)</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To Book please contact:</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">kim@pdt.org.uk</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tel: 020 7266 0636</span></b></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-34896419122512287782012-02-08T16:52:00.000+00:002012-02-08T16:52:00.739+00:00ECO-OIKO Eco friendly products ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">ECO-OIKO Will be at Hampstead Market this Saturday 11th February 2012. 78 Hamptead High Street NW3 1RE 10am - 6pm!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">They have just added a new page too their recently published web-site</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ecooiko.com/shop/african-art"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.ecooiko.com/shop/african-art</span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Check it out everyone!</span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-50535679137341917702012-01-07T18:03:00.000+00:002012-01-07T18:03:05.501+00:00Here we are in 2012!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Westminster Enterprise Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients a Happy New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Westminster Enterprise Centre has already started the year with a bunch of eager entrepreneurs at the successful 'Introduction to Self-Employment' seminar held here at the centre on the 5th Jan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For any Westminster resident wanting to explore the resources available to them for starting their own business our next seminar will be on Thursday the 12th of January 2012 at <a href="http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/findalibrary/pimlico/" target="_blank">Pimlico Library BIP</a>, Lupus Street, London SW1V 3AT. The seminar starts at 10am and will finish at 1pm. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you would like to now more about business coaching, one to one business advice and live in the Borough of Westminster you can contact us calling 020 7266 0636 or email kim@pdt.org.uk.</span></span><br />
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Kavita Pursnani, 28, of Harrow Road, North Paddington, decided to set up her business Eco-Oiko from home when she moved to England in December last year.</div>
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She realised that there was a strong demand for ecological products which are something that she has been interested in for a long time, although in the part of the Canary Islands where she previously lived recycling was virtually unheard of.</div>
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She said: "We all need to realise that we have a responsibility to our environment.</div>
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"Making just a few differences can make a huge environmental and social impact."</div>
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Ms Pursnani has sourced a range of products from India, Denmark and Sri Lanka, most of which have a social impact as well as an environmental one, and has already started wholesaling in Spain.</div>
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She is particularly excited about stocking Retap, a Scandinavian designed durable glass water bottle which has won two design awards.</div>
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Eco-Oiko already has more than 90 fans on Facebook as the company has built up a following after Ms Pursnani showed some of her products at the London Green Fair in June.</div>
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Her dream is to have a concession in a big Oxford Street department store.</div>
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She said: "This year has been a learning experience and I'm very excited about what next year will bring."</div>
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Eco-Oiko has also been chosen as one of the 24 businesses which will be able to pitch to investors at the Business Startup Show at Earl's Court on Friday.</div>
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* The Eco-Oiko website will go live on November 18.</div>
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Kavita Pursnani is a client of the Westminster Enterprise Centre and is still receiving ongoing support to help Eco-Oiko become more successful.</div>
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</div>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-87734564238312366272011-09-28T14:31:00.001+01:002011-10-03T22:04:23.736+01:00Introduction to Self Employment Seminar<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Introduction to Self Employment Seminar </span></span><br />
<b>Discover the safe way to start, grow, survive and thrive</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you are thinking of starting your own business it’s a good idea to think about what self-employment is really like. This session gives you a realistic picture of what’s involved and what it all might mean.<br />During this session, we identify the myths and realities of self employment and give you a flavour of the lifestyle implications of starting up and surviving in business.<br />You will get the chance to consider whether you have the skills and commitment to make your start-up a success. You’ll learn about:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Planning your business</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Marketing and promotion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Employing people</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Intellectual property</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Sorting out your finances </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Legal aspects</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Tax and National Insurance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Finding premises</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Insurance</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We welcome the Regional Enterprise Manager NatWest Business Banking to this seminar. </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This workshop is FREE and delivered by Laurie Bernard of PDT’s Westminster Enterprise Centre. The Centre offers free business advice to Westminster residents.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Date: 5th October 2011 (Wednesday)</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Time: 10.00 to 12.30 p.m.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">At: Westminster Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue W9 2DB (entrance on Chippenham Road)</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Book today </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">020 7266 0636 or email kim@pdt.org.uk</span></b></span>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0Maida Hill, Elgin Avenue Chippenham Road (Stop MP), Paddington, Greater London W9, UK51.525273137710244 -0.1977109909057617251.522803137710241 -0.20264649090576173 51.527743137710246 -0.19277549090576171tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764335389109212288.post-24635784249787137422011-09-08T11:33:00.000+01:002012-06-20T11:59:43.559+01:00Tax Seminar for Westminster residents<br />
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<a href="http://www.westminster-enterprise.org.uk/">It's a Taxing Affair - for the self-employed</a>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Back by popular demand! Tax and Accounts from senior partner Lindsay Fagan of Westminster's Civvals, Chartered Accountants</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Date: 22nd September 2011 (Thursday)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Time: 10.00 to 12.30pm (registration 9.45)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">At: PDT Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue, London W9 2DB</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">One of the two certainties in life is taxes. Learn about:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Income tax</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">National Insurance</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">About your trainer</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lindsay joined the firm as a student in
1972 and became a partner in 1978. His clients range from large
prominent businesses to SME's and individuals and he is well know for
the supportive and professional relationships he establishes with them.
He acts for some of the UK's fastest growing privately owned companies
and has many long term client relationships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Lindsay has a particular interest in
nurturing and developing businesses, advising them on a whole range of
subjects throughout their life, including management & strategy
issues, finance, compliance and taxation.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">This workshop is for Businesses and residents that live in the Borough of Westminster and is FREE</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Call Kim Sadler PDT on 020 7266 0636</span></b>enterprise centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948679767599887541noreply@blogger.com0Maida Hill, Elgin Avenue Chippenham Road (Stop MP), Paddington, Greater London W9, UK51.525273137710244 -0.1976680755615234451.522803137710241 -0.20260357556152345 51.527743137710246 -0.19273257556152343