You will remember that we asked our members to give us some feedback on the areas they felt were holding back the growth of their businesses. The Survey results are here. As a result of that research, we set up … Continued
Please read this report from Lambert Smith Hampton, which basically says that we have lost 770,000 sq metres of employment space in the last 10 years. This is equivalent to the combined office space of Watford, St Albans and Welwyn … Continued
Stop Press! Annie Brewster is holding a Launch event for the St Albans Museum and Courthouse. Free champagne, and meet some new people. It’s a great venue, especially if you are looking for something different Don’t forget to RSVP … Continued
Dear All, Paul Shadbolt of Lloyds Bank kindly sent over this Cyber Security checklist. It covers Data back up, Malware, Password protection, Smartphones and tablets and avoiding Phishing attacks. As ever it is about making it more difficult for the … Continued
“A very warm welcome to Richard Peeters and his team at the Great North Business Centre, 82 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5BL This welcoming environment from which to nurture thriving and sustainable businesses, comprises a good cross section of … Continued
Mark Moberly of MTM offers a personal service based upon planning and good tax advice. He has a large firm home counties background. He is also a very approachable and listens to your business objectives. See their website on http://www.mtm-accountancy.co.uk/ … Continued
Dear All, Can I introduce Clive? He is setting out in business, but clearly knows his stuff when it comes to those things that take up our time and don’t generate cash, so we sometimes neglect. If you are “struggling … Continued
Pubs in the Firing Line There are bizarre business rates valuations coming out of the Valuation office, that penalise successful businesses. Basically if you had a good 2015 you will get hit badly. Licenced premesis rates are assessed on turnover … Continued
Dear All, This is IMPORTANT, and effects all of us. You may remember back in 2015 we vociferously fought the 400% rent increases in White Lion Square being forced, in our opinion quite unreasonably, by Welwyn and Hatfield Council upon … Continued
The Council says ” The VOA sets rateable values (RV’s) for every commercial property in the country” True “And we have no control over this” this is At best Misleading Click Image to Enlarge. The VOA base their rateable … Continued