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Like a gift that keeps on giving, the latest Liverpool Chamber
newsletter once again brings you a cornucopia of news, opportunities
and offers. This week, we've two events to help you trade around the
world; an answer to the thorny 'corporate gift' problem from John
Lewis; a great offer on business risk insurance, the latest
lifestyle savings from LiveOne20
and help to make your business greener through recycling. Plus, of
course, a whole lot more. So rip off the wrapping paper and get
reading on the stories below.
If your company would like to sponsor Chamber News give the
marketing team a call on 0151 227 1234, preferential rates for
Chamber members.
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JOHN LEWIS SOLUTIONS FOR
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John Lewis Direct has now launched its new 'Solutions for
Business' service. With the aim to make corporate gift solutions
easy and exciting, the selection has not only expanded but is also
available all year-round.
It's never been more important to recognize the contribution of
your customers, colleagues and clients. The new service will help
you reward, congratulate, motivate and thank the people you value in
a way they'll appreciate and remember.
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STEP INTO INTERNATIONAL TRADE WITH
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Only around one in very ten Merseyside small and medium size
companies is successfully trading overseas. However, there are UK
government and European incentives designed to help businesses take
this step.
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ENJOY A LIFE THAT'S LIGHTER ON YOUR WAIST
& WALLET |
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This week, your LiveOne20 card can help you shed - and save -
even more pounds.
The Slug and Lettuce on Liverpool's North John Street has become
the city's latest popular restaurant and bar to offer an exclusive,
tasty discount
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTH
AFRICA |
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South Africa will be hosting FIFA 2010 World Cup with many areas
of opportunity for UK companies, details of these will be discussed
at the event.
The seminar takes place on Tuesday 9th October 2007 at The
Jubilee Suite, Haydock Park Race Course
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RECYCLING ADVICE FOR NW
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Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the North West now
have the benefit of their own recycling adviser. Recycle at Work
Advisers can offer practical support to SMEs to increase and improve
recycling in their business as well as raising awareness of the
environmental and cost benefits.
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PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL
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The UKIPO is part of the Department of Innovation University and
Skills (DIUS) and is responsible for the role of IP rights support
innovation through core legal functions. If you'd like to find out
more about patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, there's a FREE
seminar
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10% DISCOUNT ON RISK
INSURANCE |
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Chamber Risk Insurance Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson, have been
telling us just how easy it is to have an accident! Take a look for
yourselves and try to stop your eyes watering!
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DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT BY AGE
DISCRIMINATION |
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To a fanfare of employment lawyers sharpening their pencils, the
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 came into effect on 1st
October 2006.
The Regulations make it unlawful to discriminate in a variety of
situations on age grounds.
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BUSINESS TAX - YOUR VIEWS
NEEDED |
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Jack Stopforth, Liverpool Chamber's CEO, has been invited
to speak at a Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
event. This will provide him with a forum to communicate the
views of memberships concerning the business tax regime.
We would urge you to complete our brief questionnaire in
order to supply Jack with the information needed to form a
picture of your views. Find out more . . . |
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