Archive for November, 2008
Added on November 25th, 2008
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Recent Government changes to VAT announced by the Treasury are an attempt to boost the economy by reducing prices and encouraging spending. Chancellor Alistair Darling’s pre-Budget report detailed a reduction in the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 15% starting on Monday for 13 months.
The VAT reduction of 2.5 percentage points is part of a package of measures highlighted to try and reduce the short term effects of recession. The BBC article features responses to the proposed measures as well as details of other changes planned to impact on National Insurance contributions and tax over the next few years
Added on November 25th, 2008
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Business may be slow in many sectors right now but where a lot of businesses go wrong is cutting back on the very area that can give them a chance of survival. Marketing is often seen as a cost rather than an investment. Recession hit companies who are cutting marketing budgets should be wary of adding to the global dilema. Cutting down on spending means reduced sales for your suppliers and so on…. so we really do talk ourselves into recession!!
So how about bucking the trend and making sure that you are in with a chance of winning the business that is out there even though it may be a little harder to find? A recent article on our local ‘The Best Of..’ newsletter emphasises how crucial marketing is. The Financial Times have apparently been behind a poster campaign questioning the ‘Global downturn’ . The poster directs people to their website www.ft.com/budgets where there are highlights of Independent studies demonstrating that companies spending more in a recession were more likely to be the ones whose profits rose substantially when the economy recovers. (McKinsey study)
Another report by Patrick Barwise, London Business School Professor fo Management & Marketing states that ‘the advantages of maintaining or increasing marketing effort are greater than the short-term benefits of reducing spend’.
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Added on November 18th, 2008
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Daylight Lamps is the new website set up for local businessman Dean. The site www.daylight-lamps.co.uk provides a one-stop shop for craft workers and hobbyists as well as businesses looking for that perfect lighting solution. The correct lighting can help reduce eye strain and alleviate related symptoms so that you can carry out your work tasks or part-time hobby with less risk of headaches!
This e-commerce website provides a range of lighting solutions in a variety of styles and shapes depending on their purpose. For those working from home stylish lights can be chosen to fit in unobtrusively whilst businesses like hair and beauty salons can find professional lighting that is geared up for their industry.
The website makes it easy to find the ideal lighting whether you are looking for floor standing or table lamps, battery or mains operated. There are also a range of magnifying lamps for those intricate tasks. Accessories including bulbs and replacement parts are also available from the site.
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Added on November 17th, 2008
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Online fashion retailer ASOS has reported strong growth in both sales and profits, despite the recent economic slowdown.
The company said pre-tax profits during the six months to October rose 68% to £4.1m ($6.07m).
ASOS, formerly known as As Seen on Screen, sells cut-price versions of designs worn by celebrities.
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Added on November 17th, 2008
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Website / PHP Developer
Web Developer (PHP, XML, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL) required
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Web Applications Developer in Sutton-in-Ashfield, to join an established technology driven organisation. You will need solid knowledge of PHP, MySQL, XML, SQL and JavaScript.
This role will suit someone who is looking for a fresh and exciting challenge as a web developer within a very successful and growing team.
Key skills required:
PHP
XML
JavaScript
CSS
MySQL
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Added on November 14th, 2008
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Internet shoppers will not have to pay customs duty on items they have bought for less than £105 from outside the EU.
The change, which comes into force on 1 December, extends the duty-free limit for goods bought online from £18, HM Revenue and Customs says.
The move will benefit thousands of consumers who buy items such as DVD players from the US, which have a 14% duty rate.
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Added on November 13th, 2008
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IT4B is proud to announce that we are helping the “BBC Children In Need” charity appeal. We have recently teamed up with Flowers by Florists Ltd who provide a National Flower Delivery Service. Flowers by Florists Ltd are donating up to 16 % of every floral order purchased via their dedicated ”micro site” to the “BCC Children In Need” appeal: http://www.flowers-by-florists.co.uk/childreninneed/
We would love you to support us and place an order via the dedicated “micro site”, you can send a floral gift to friends, family and loved ones and support “BBC Children In Need” at the same time - Perfect…
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Added on November 13th, 2008
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Every time IT4B launch a new website we wonder whether the site will prove to be a ‘best seller’ or a bit of a slow burner. Of course we want all of our customers’ sites to blossom and make money.
Success comes in many guises and none more surprising than the phenomenal success of Northumberland business woman Kate Dawson’s website www.the-all-in-one-company.co.uk.
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Added on November 13th, 2008
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Cash-strapped christmas shoppers will boost internet sales by 15% this year as they shun the high street to seek out better deals online, new figures predicted today.
The latest forecast has revealed that British consumers are expected to spend more than £1bn online every week in the run up to the festive season in a bid to beat the credit crunch.
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Added on November 13th, 2008
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In a bid to win over future business, Microsoft has announced a programme to give some start-ups free software and support.
BizSpark is a global project open to private companies that have been in business for less than three years with less than $1m in annual revenue.
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