http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk Latest articles and news from Grantham Business Club http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/12-top-tips New year - new start - Warning – these may hurt! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:46:16 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/a-betrayal-of-vision Grantham Museum is one of our town’s finest treasures. In many ways it’s our only anchor into a proud and fascinating past. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:29:16 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/avoiding-the-employment-tribunal Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:45:48 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/barrowby-road-roundabout-will-soon-be-blooming Fingers crossed after nearly a year of effort the GBC's Project Pretty Team have finally managed to bang enough heads together to get the roundabout issues sorted. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:33:32 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/budget-summary Alistair Darling presented his third Budget on Wednesday 24 March 2010. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:18:53 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/business-excellance-award The Grantham Business Club sponsors the 2009 Business Excellance Award Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:04:55 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/businesses-still-shy-of-going-to-the-banks-says-fsb-research Small businesses are still avoiding the banks as latest figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show only 18 per cent of small firms have approached the banks for new credit. Wed, 05 May 2010 08:54:01 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/chairman-s-dinner Two Grand Raised for Breakthrough Breast Cancer Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:50:54 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/couple-of-minutes-of-your-time Spare a few moments to try and improve your business club Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:53:10 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/did-the-power-cut-catch-you-out Yesterday's power cut plunged many homes and businesses into darkness. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:42:09 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/email-etiquette Many people rely on email as a primary form of communication on a daily basis but to often badly though out and implemented emails can cause unforeseen problems, here we try and provide some tips on how to avoid making some common mistakes. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:15:11 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/empire-designer-wear-offer 10% discount at Empire Designerwear for all GBC members.. read more.. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:22:20 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/extract-from-fsb-weekly-brief Your opportunity to provide feedback to FSB Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:59:18 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/february-meeting-report Over 40 businesses attended this month’s, very successful, networking event. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:33:05 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fishbowl-live Fishbowl Live! with Rachel Elnaugh and other experts Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:53:48 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/free-health-safety-posters Download free H&S posters for your workplace Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:49 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fsb-budget-must-deliver-plans-on-deficit-reduction The Government must outline robust plans for reducing the UK’s budget deficit said 93 per cent of small businesses surveyed in an FSB-ICM poll published today, as the Chancellor announced the emergency budget will take place on 22 June. Tue, 18 May 2010 10:50:55 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fsb-now-a-positive-survey Small businesses are innovating and growing, a new survey by ICM Research reveals, but still need support to sustain a full recovery. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:58:50 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fsb-small-firms-could-go-bust FSB survey reveals eight in ten could go to the wall, and calls the Government to listen to its ‘Give us a Break’ campaign. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:06:25 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fsb-snow-press-release The FSB has launched a new policy paper calling on the Government to hold a national conference to help better prepare for bad weather following weeks of snow. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:49:32 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/fsb-world-cup-warning Businesses need to be on the World Cup ball with TV Licensing, says FSB Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:58:20 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-cleanup-day Sunday 4th Saw the First Project Pretty Cleanup! Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:53:10 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-digital-connections Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:45:58 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-directory-2010 The GBC 2010 member directory has landed! Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:59:32 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-online-forum An online form to discuss anything related to Grantham and business. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:15:12 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-summer-social On Thursday 19th August the Grantham Business community turned out inspite of the weather to eat, drink and socialise. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:55:33 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gbc-summer-social-2009 Summer social coming up - read more! Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:25:04 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/gjba2009 Grantham Journal Business Awards 2009 at the De Vere Belton Woods Hotel Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:01:49 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/grantham-college-business-development-centre Welcome to the Grantham College Business Development Centre Quarterly Newsletter – April 2010 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:42:05 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/grantham-designated-as-growth-point Paul Wheatley, Head of Economic Regeneration has responded to the suggestion that Grantham appears to be the poor relation. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:57:55 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/grantham-is-great-campaign The Grantham is Great campaign seeks to highlight the great things about living and working in the Grantham area. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:41:41 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/grantham-now-20-questions This month it's the turn of Andrea & Richard Coppin – Grantham Now Magazine Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:55:45 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/hmrc-scam-alert Be on the alert for any emails purporting to come from HM Revenue & Customs Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:15:43 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/iphone-4-review With sleeker looks, top notch screen resolution and some great new features to the camera the iPhone 4 has been a hit in the Agincourt office. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:44:38 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/it-s-a-knockout-2010 National Family Sports Day It’s a Knockout Challenge In aid of “Children with Cancer“ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:21:20 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/lcc-skdc-presentation Following the open meeting of the 19th below is a link to download the presentation given by Jenny Gammon (Lincolnshire County Council – Assistant Director of Economic Development) & Beverley Agass (South Kesteven District Council – Chief Executive) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:19:30 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/management-accounts-improve-your-chances-of-success I’ve always been intrigued by the level and quality of financial information being used by business owners. While helping business customers of a high street bank, I was surprised when the most basic of information was missing. More recently, it has been encouraging to see how SME owners can really benefit when regular management accounts are produced. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:29:56 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/market-place-improvments An overview of the plans for the Market Place development. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:34:33 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/new-gbc-forum An online forum to discuss anything related to Grantham and business. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:56:54 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/news-from-lisa-whitehead-and-adrian-peck Exciting new workshop details Upcoming Events from Get a Life! one day workshop Friday 5th March 2010 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:25:13 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/october-2009-regulation-changes Common commencement dates A number of key government departments issue all their changes in regulations twice a year, on 6 April and 1 October. These dates are called common commencement dates (CCDs). CCDs enable you to prepare your business for the implementation of any changes needed to comply with new and revised regulations. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:07:33 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/pre-budget-report-summary A overview of the Chancellors recent pre-budget report, by chartered accountant Philip Atherton (Philip Atherton Ltd) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/royal-mail-is-still-not-delivering Royal Mail is still not delivering two years on, says FSB New figures show small firms stay loyal to Royal Mail but services need improvement Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:54:19 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/seasons-greetings-from-cdh-safety Seasons Greetings from CDH Safety to all GBC members! Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:28:07 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/skdc-business-information Barbara Copley, SKDC Economic Development Officer, has provided some useful information on the availability of grants and loans. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:19:04 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/social-event-thursday-28th-may-2009 The Grantham Business Club is holding a social event on Thursday 28th May at the Eden Wine Bar, starting at 6.00pm. As well as our usual opportunity to network and drink all night, we will also be using the evening in order to strengthen our membership by inviting non members. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:38:42 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/social-media-training Are you interesting in exploring the world of social networking to promote a business, band or product? Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:05:58 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/spirit-of-christmas-market-fun-day The Spirit of Christmas event in Grantham is an annual event organised by the Grantham Events Group; a voluntary group made up of members of LCC, SKDC, local businesses and the WI. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:31 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/street-lighting-improvements Announcement about improvements to lighting scheme Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:06:44 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/the-gbc-summer-social Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:29:49 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/twitter-a-go-go We've added Twitter integration to our website Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:12:08 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/wheelie-cleaner A new service in Grantham for all those dirty bins Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:20 +0100 http://www.granthambusinessclub.co.uk/articles/why-you-need-a-fast-website 40% of people abandon e-commerce website if they take over 3 seconds to load, and even if your website doesn’t directly sell anything, it’s important visitors aren’t made to wait because 39% will do something else (e.g. check their email) and become distracted, and 34% might view some other sites – which may very well be your competitors! 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