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Monday 13th June 2011

Bedford’s glass is more than half full, heard guests at the Beacon Business Breakfast at the Skyline Restaurant of Bedford College on June 10th.

The dualling of the A421 from Junction 13 was meaning business were turning towards Bedford instead of Milton Keynes - attracted by lower land and rental prices for warehouses and manufacturing plants, reported Simon Dunning from Bedford Borough Council’s Economic Development team. More details on www.bedford.gov.uk

And occupancy of shops and offices in the town centre was higher in Bedford than any other town in the region outside of St Albans, reported Jacquie Manners for BedfordBID. Evidence of the activity in the town could be seen on www.lovebedford.co.uk

Bedford College itself is a driving force in supporting businesses through helping them source funding to create a workforce of skilled and talented people ready for employment, reported Gina Bubbins of Bedford College www.bedford.ac.uk

The top speaker at this event was Paul Southward Director of Tax Services at Keens Shay Keens Chartered Accountants www.ksk.co.uk

Paul emphasised the importance for businesses to keep detailed up to date business records.
 
He explained how HM Revenue & Customs were using new powers to review the business records of 200,000 SME businesses; and warned that fines of up to £3,000 can be levied for non-compliance.
 
Paul engaged the audience with anecdotal tales of how even simple errors could lead to an unexpected tax bill of more than £15,000. He also provided some top tips on recording keeping and best practices for businesses to help them avoid additional tax and penalties from the Taxman.”
 
Free Fact Sheets are available from Keens Shay Keens www.ksk.co.uk

Business Beacon events are staged all over Bedfordshire go to www.beacon.co.uk for more information.

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