Tete-a-Tete April ’12

The Last Hurdle
Welcome to our  tete-a-tete, designed to keep you up to date with all our latest news, views and advice.Personal message from Jules Thomas
This month we are fortunate and delighted to welcome our newest Business Development Associate, Sylvia Allen…

Business Development AssociatesSylvia Allen has experience in IT that spans over 20 years; from humble beginnings as a trainee programmer in Littlewoods Pools to Project Management at what is now Santander. Last year Sylvia started her own business, Make Admin Easy and is currently providing administrative and IT support to a number of small local businesses. She understands a lot of what is involved in running and developing your own company and how with the right support and advice that company can grow from strength to strength. As well as a wealth of technical experience, Sylvia also brings with her, experience of managing people, projects and resources, taking projects from conception to completion and developing and delivering training courses. She will over the coming year, be selecting her own portfolio of business development clients as well as writing bespoke WordPress courses helping small business owners to build, manage and maintain their own websites with the versatile WordPress templates…Read more here

Spotlight – Chancery Accounts and Tax – Roger Eddows

The Last Hurdle spotlights are here to highlight local businesses that are closely connected with or are clients of ours.

This month we are proud to highlight Chancery Accounts and Tax, particularly Roger Eddows…

At Chancery, we put the interests of you and your business first. We are a leading firm of accountants and tax advisers who combine expertise with a personal touch.

What sets us apart is “The Chancery Advantage”. Combining our accountancy and audit services with our expertise in taxation and our relationships with other Select Business Partners, we offer a financial proposition hard to find elsewhere– a fully integrated financial solution.
We offer a full range of accounting, bookkeeping, back office and audit services. Whether you are small or large, a new or an established business, we have a range of services and solutions to meet your needs.

We also aim to keep client tax bills (both personal and business) to a minimum. We believe that nobody should pay more tax than they have to. Where legislation permits, our team of experts will help reduce tax bills – past, present and future.

Over the years, Chancery has gained a reputation both with our clients and within the industry at large for our innovative solutions and our first class service. Importantly, we believe in solutions not problems.

It is no coincidence that amongst our growing client base, we have many top professionals from the world of finance. It is comforting to know that people and businesses from around the globe that deal with money on a daily basis come to us to look after their own finances.

If you would like to discuss your requirements without any obligation, please do take the time to contact Roger Eddowes. Roger is a Partner at Chancery and based in the Towcester office. He looks after a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses, charities and personal tax clients. He places a strong emphasis on client contact and through his strong network of contacts is able to assist clients, whatever their needs.

Tel:        01327 350888
Email:   roger.eddowes@c-at.co.uk
Web:     www.chancerypartnership.com
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Networking
Nova Networking – Newport PagnellNext meeting Monday 14th May at 12-2pm 

Probably the regions friendliest and effective group, we operate a lock out policy, so please email before booking sales@thelasthurdle.co.uk to see if your sector is free. Lunch meeting fee only £10!

BforB Towcester and Silverstone

Next meetings are Tuesday 24th April, 8th & May at 12-2pm
Structured, effective and proactive networking group. Our tried and tested meeting format has produced marvellous results for members and although a fairly young group, business is passed around the table regularly!
Lunch meeting fee is just £15
All attendance requests to be emailed to sales@thelasthurdle.co.uk

Social media for business has exploded in recent years and companies from small one man bands through to large well known corporate’s are all appreciating they have the opportunity to reach their target audience with their marketing messages. BUT it’s not just a free advertising opportunity. Those who are most successful at gaining new business through utilising social media for business are those that use Facebook and Co to interact and build business relationships, connect with potential customers and offer advice to establish their credentials as an expert in their field. Read more here

Speed Networking
Join us on May 9th at 6pm for some Fast, Furious and Fun speed networking!Held At the Swan Revival hotel in Newport Pagnell ticket price is just £10!

All are welcome, Nova Networking members, previous guests and brand new visitors!

Grab a drink on your way in as you are going to need it. We hope to see you there!

Email sales@thelasthurdle.co.uk to register your interest or call the card hotline on: 01604 631911 to book your ticket!

On your marks… get set… GO GRAB SOME NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS!

Training Courses:

Online Marketing, on a Budget
£35!

Date: Thursday 24th May
Time: 09:30-12:30

Venue: Odell House, 11 High Street,Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR

Build Your Own Website with WordPress
£35!

Date: Tuesday 12th June
Time: 09:30-12:30

Venue: Odell House, 11 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR

The Last Hurdle SEO
£35!

Date: TBA
Time: 09:30-12:30

Venue: Odell House, 11 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR

To register your interest…
Contact

T: 01327 359908
E: sales@thelasthurdle.co.uk
W: www.thelasthurdle.co.uk