11/10/2007 by admin.

Workers in North Wales are being invited to nominate their boss for a top award.

Working Families and American Express have organised Britains Best Boss 2007 competition to celebrate bosses who inspire colleagues with their leadership and encourage their employees to achieve a good work life balance.

Nominations can be made online at www.workingfamilies.org.uk or by ringing 020 7253 7243. The closing date for nominations is December 7.

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11/10/2007 by admin.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has criticised Alistair Darling’s first Pre-Budget Report (PBR) for adding to the tax burden of small businesses.

Plans to introduce supplementary business rates and changes to capital gains tax will hit many of the UK’s 4.5 million small businesses directly in the pocket. This comes as a big disappointment to small businesses still reeling from increases in corporation tax announced in the last Budget.

The FSB welcomed plans to simplify small business taxation and will be contributing to the Government’s efforts in this area. There were also welcome statements on encouraging skills and innovation and supporting intellectual property.

John Walker, FSB Policy Chairman, said:

“Alistair Darling’s first Pre-Budget Report was a disappointing one. The UK’s small business community, which contributes over half of the country’s GDP, will not be helped by increased business rates and a less generous capital gains scheme.

“There were some welcome announcements about simplifying the tax system, which is long overdue. The test now will be for it to actually happen in practice.

“Overall, though, this PBR looks set to increase the financial burdens on small businesses at a time when they are contributing more than ever to the UK economy. The Government has again failed to recognise that contribution.”

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11/10/2007 by admin.

The North Wales Management Development Network will hold its next event at the Management Centre, Bangor University, on November 8 at 2.15 pm. The interactive workshop will examine how organisations can learn from the animal world to improve business performance. For more information call 01248 365900.

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11/10/2007 by admin.

The Village Bakery of Coedpoeth is a finalist in the Environmental Management and sustainability Reporting category in the 2007 Wales Business and Sustainability Awards. The bakery, which employs 160 people, has reduced packaging waste and reduced use of energy for heating and chilling.

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11/10/2007 by admin.

Legal firm Aaron & Partners will host a free breakfast seminar with information systems consultancy Mican Ltd at the Rossett Hall Hotel Wrexham on October 26. For more information ring Scott Hadden on 01244 405569.

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