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25 businessdirection - May / June 2010

Contact the Chamber onTelephone: 0845 641 1641Email: enquiries@hwchamber.co.ukWebsite: www.hwchamber.co.uk

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HM Revenue and Customs has changed its payroll filing systems so that Employer Annual Returns (P35 and P14s) can now only be filed online. The deadline for doing so is 19 May 2010, following on from the end of the tax year on 5 April, reminds local accountancy firm Kendall Wadley. Until this tax year end, employers with less than 50 employees have been able to file paper returns, with the added incentivized option available to them of filing returns online. Online filing has now become requisite as the only option for employers, as Kendall Wadley’s Mark Ashworth explains: “Everyone must be mindful of this new change and in particular, not miss the 19 May deadline as this could incur penalties. Those employers not yet filing online should act now by registering

Modus Creative Design and Marketing agency in Worcester has created a striking brand identity for babble, the newly launched market research viewing and discussion facility, based in Solihull. Modus’ brief from babble’s Directors was to communicate the dynamic, fresh and personal approach of the company, its state of the art technology and its forward thinking position within the market research industry. The brief called for a brand identity that would position babble as the best research and creative space in the West Midlands, be instantly recognisable and exude quality, whilst making a visual statement. Guy Marson, Modus Creative’s Director who headed up the Modus client team, comments: “The babble team has a

With the economic recovery in such a fragile state, and businesses needing to find a new angle to pull their way out of the worst trading in memory, there has never been a more opportune time to get ahead of the competition. Securing new clients is the lifeblood of all businesses. Securing new clients who place repeat orders for years to come, pay on time and will not go bust seems unimaginable, but to an enlightened few this is not the dream, this is reality. The public sector accounts for over half of all business-to-business trade in the UK and yet surprisingly few businesses take advantage of this. In not exploiting these opportunities businesses across the country leave the winning of their share of the market to a relative few, including their competition. Contrary to popular belief, public sector tenders are not all aimed at larger businesses. This is evidenced by the fact that in recent years, UK small and medium-sized businesses have won 59% of the total value of local-authority contracts, and 22% of central-government contracts,

Modus’ babble gets ‘em talkingNew brand identity for babble

Guy Marson from Modus Creative with babble’s new brand

particularly young, fresh and exciting approach to business and it was vital to communicate that in the brand. We developed a colourful logo using lime green, turquoise and orange to illustrate the energy of the company, whilst the fluid shape is funky, modern and creative, in line with babble’s own philosophy,” Guy added. “The babble brand identity has been designed to be striking, colourful and fun; the colours were specifically researched to make sure their depth, clarity, value and temperature would contribute to creating energy balanced with tranquillity, which is exactly what you need in a research and viewing facility.” babble’s Guy Mountford added:

“Working with Modus really inspired us. They work very creatively and completely understood everything about babble, from our tangible USPs and benefits through to our personal, tailored approach to clients. We were delighted with the creative

marketing package they produced, from the strategic input to the end product. We now have a stunning logo, which is dramatically displayed across our interior walls, a comprehensive website and a series of other marketing tools which allow our clients to fully understand babble.”www.moduscreative.co.uk

Capitalising on public sector spendingIdentify opportunities, support and direction with SalesLeap (UK) Ltd

with 6% of all the businesses that have ever won European Union (EU) contracts being micros (10 employees or less). Time to think again about where your sales focus is lacking? Need some support? SalesLeap (UK) Ltd provides simplicity for those who have found identifying an opportunity a challenge; support and direction when the tender process seems daunting; clarity and focus for those who have a lack of knowledge of the sector and how to sell to it. The public sector can be a lucrative sales channel and SalesLeap (UK) Ltd brings experience and knowledge to ensure that you are able to capitalise on that by getting a service that is focussed on delivering to your needs, while providing a rapid return on investment.www.salesleap.co.uk

Tony Copeman, Director of SalesLeap (UK) Ltd

No more paper for payroll filingHM Revenue and Customs changes to payroll filing systems

for HM Revenue and Customs online services so that they are ready in time. This new change adds further complexity to running a payroll system, in terms of keeping up to date, administrative systems and ensuring deadlines are not missed, and many businesses prefer to outsource their payroll service as a hassle free and more cost effective means of running it,” Mark explains. “With this move, the Revenue is increasing the pressure on employers. The fine for late filing or not filing online can be up to a maximum of £3,000 depending on the number of P14’s.” www.kwca.co.uk

There are lots of financial sources available to you other than your bank. Below is a list of just some of the companies that offer funding or financial support .Business Linkages Challenge Fund -businesses forming links with other

Funding Opportunitiesbusinesses or international partners in developing countries may be eligible for a grant. Projects must demonstrate that the link formed will generate benefits for the poor, be sustainable and enhance the viability of participating enterprises. www.businesslinkageschallengefund.org

Catapult provides a full range funding requirement from early stage, development capital to MBO/MBIs, specialising in providing Equity Capital for businesses requiring between £200k and £2m. www.catapult-vm.co.ukThe Carbon Trust offers interest free credit to help companies make their business more efficient, but also helps with advice on lowering energy bills and cutting carbon

emissions. www.carbontrust.co.ukFair Finance Consortium operates throughout the West Midlands and is a collaboration of 10 independent not for profit financial services providers. All members provide alternative business loans and small personal loans for people who find that they are unable to secure the necessary business investment to turn their plans into reality. www.fair-finance.net

Mercia Technology Seed Fund is a circa £12.8m seed fund benefitting from public and private investors. The fund specifically targets high growth, proprietory technology-backed opportunities based in the West Midlands region and will typically invest in opportunities that are post proof of concept, often pre-revenue, but with demonstrable commercial interest in the technology under development. www.merciafund.co.uk

Advantage West Midlands 0121 380 3500 www.advantagewm.co.uk

25 businessdirection - May / June 2010

Contact the Chamber onTelephone: 0845 641 1641Email: enquiries@hwchamber.co.ukWebsite: www.hwchamber.co.uk

Business News Sponsored by:

HM Revenue and Customs has changed its payroll filing systems so that Employer Annual Returns (P35 and P14s) can now only be filed online. The deadline for doing so is 19 May 2010, following on from the end of the tax year on 5 April, reminds local accountancy firm Kendall Wadley. Until this tax year end, employers with less than 50 employees have been able to file paper returns, with the added incentivized option available to them of filing returns online. Online filing has now become requisite as the only option for employers, as Kendall Wadley’s Mark Ashworth explains: “Everyone must be mindful of this new change and in particular, not miss the 19 May deadline as this could incur penalties. Those employers not yet filing online should act now by registering

Modus Creative Design and Marketing agency in Worcester has created a striking brand identity for babble, the newly launched market research viewing and discussion facility, based in Solihull. Modus’ brief from babble’s Directors was to communicate the dynamic, fresh and personal approach of the company, its state of the art technology and its forward thinking position within the market research industry. The brief called for a brand identity that would position babble as the best research and creative space in the West Midlands, be instantly recognisable and exude quality, whilst making a visual statement. Guy Marson, Modus Creative’s Director who headed up the Modus client team, comments: “The babble team has a

With the economic recovery in such a fragile state, and businesses needing to find a new angle to pull their way out of the worst trading in memory, there has never been a more opportune time to get ahead of the competition. Securing new clients is the lifeblood of all businesses. Securing new clients who place repeat orders for years to come, pay on time and will not go bust seems unimaginable, but to an enlightened few this is not the dream, this is reality. The public sector accounts for over half of all business-to-business trade in the UK and yet surprisingly few businesses take advantage of this. In not exploiting these opportunities businesses across the country leave the winning of their share of the market to a relative few, including their competition. Contrary to popular belief, public sector tenders are not all aimed at larger businesses. This is evidenced by the fact that in recent years, UK small and medium-sized businesses have won 59% of the total value of local-authority contracts, and 22% of central-government contracts,

Modus’ babble gets ‘em talkingNew brand identity for babble

Guy Marson from Modus Creative with babble’s new brand

particularly young, fresh and exciting approach to business and it was vital to communicate that in the brand. We developed a colourful logo using lime green, turquoise and orange to illustrate the energy of the company, whilst the fluid shape is funky, modern and creative, in line with babble’s own philosophy,” Guy added. “The babble brand identity has been designed to be striking, colourful and fun; the colours were specifically researched to make sure their depth, clarity, value and temperature would contribute to creating energy balanced with tranquillity, which is exactly what you need in a research and viewing facility.” babble’s Guy Mountford added:

“Working with Modus really inspired us. They work very creatively and completely understood everything about babble, from our tangible USPs and benefits through to our personal, tailored approach to clients. We were delighted with the creative

marketing package they produced, from the strategic input to the end product. We now have a stunning logo, which is dramatically displayed across our interior walls, a comprehensive website and a series of other marketing tools which allow our clients to fully understand babble.”www.moduscreative.co.uk

Capitalising on public sector spendingIdentify opportunities, support and direction with SalesLeap (UK) Ltd

with 6% of all the businesses that have ever won European Union (EU) contracts being micros (10 employees or less). Time to think again about where your sales focus is lacking? Need some support? SalesLeap (UK) Ltd provides simplicity for those who have found identifying an opportunity a challenge; support and direction when the tender process seems daunting; clarity and focus for those who have a lack of knowledge of the sector and how to sell to it. The public sector can be a lucrative sales channel and SalesLeap (UK) Ltd brings experience and knowledge to ensure that you are able to capitalise on that by getting a service that is focussed on delivering to your needs, while providing a rapid return on investment.www.salesleap.co.uk

Tony Copeman, Director of SalesLeap (UK) Ltd

No more paper for payroll filingHM Revenue and Customs changes to payroll filing systems

for HM Revenue and Customs online services so that they are ready in time. This new change adds further complexity to running a payroll system, in terms of keeping up to date, administrative systems and ensuring deadlines are not missed, and many businesses prefer to outsource their payroll service as a hassle free and more cost effective means of running it,” Mark explains. “With this move, the Revenue is increasing the pressure on employers. The fine for late filing or not filing online can be up to a maximum of £3,000 depending on the number of P14’s.” www.kwca.co.uk

There are lots of financial sources available to you other than your bank. Below is a list of just some of the companies that offer funding or financial support .Business Linkages Challenge Fund -businesses forming links with other

Funding Opportunitiesbusinesses or international partners in developing countries may be eligible for a grant. Projects must demonstrate that the link formed will generate benefits for the poor, be sustainable and enhance the viability of participating enterprises. www.businesslinkageschallengefund.org

Catapult provides a full range funding requirement from early stage, development capital to MBO/MBIs, specialising in providing Equity Capital for businesses requiring between £200k and £2m. www.catapult-vm.co.ukThe Carbon Trust offers interest free credit to help companies make their business more efficient, but also helps with advice on lowering energy bills and cutting carbon

emissions. www.carbontrust.co.ukFair Finance Consortium operates throughout the West Midlands and is a collaboration of 10 independent not for profit financial services providers. All members provide alternative business loans and small personal loans for people who find that they are unable to secure the necessary business investment to turn their plans into reality. www.fair-finance.net

Mercia Technology Seed Fund is a circa £12.8m seed fund benefitting from public and private investors. The fund specifically targets high growth, proprietory technology-backed opportunities based in the West Midlands region and will typically invest in opportunities that are post proof of concept, often pre-revenue, but with demonstrable commercial interest in the technology under development. www.merciafund.co.uk

Advantage West Midlands 0121 380 3500 www.advantagewm.co.uk

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