E-Newsletter October 2003

Dear Reader,

Our theme this month is Money…making sure yours gets into your own bank accounts; getting government money; and how to give money away.

Do feel free to respond with feedback, questions, and/or requests for specific information in future editions.

Briefing Paper: Is your Money Where It Should Be? – Credit Control For Growing Businesses
Is your money in your bank account or that of your customers? Are you paying huge overdraft fees whilst your customers earn interest on their outstanding balances? Click here to find out how to ensure your money gets into and stays in your bank account.

Useful Information: Giving Money Away In The Name Of Corporate Social Responsibility
Is your business socially responsible? Can you improve profitability through CSR? Click here to see how.

Platinum News
•	We are recruiting and we would love for you to help – we would like to recruit a consultant with experience of working with owner-managed businesses. Whilst accounting qualifications are not necessary, strong financial skills are an absolute must. To refer a potential consultant or ask for more information, please telephone 0845 054 5061 or email recruit@platinum-business.com.
•	STOP PRESS! Platinum’s MD – Bambo Onigbanjo – selected as finalist in the European Federation Of Black Women Business Owners awards – click here for more detail. The awards ceremony takes place Friday 31st October – Bambo has everything crossed and hopes to see you there on the night…

Resources
•	Staying with this month’s theme, our book of the month is “The Ecology Of Money” by Richard Douthwaite. It raises real questions about the effect money has on social justice - real food for thought! We are giving two copies away – to the first two people to respond to this newsletter with a request for further information about the issues discussed and/or suggestions as to what they would like to see in future editions. Alternatively, you can buy the book by clicking on the link on our home page.
•	Getting Government Money – Access To Finance – is your business considering raising money to expand? One of the main obstacles for businesses considering raising funds is an inability to take the time out to develop a watertight case for borrowing / investment – too busy running “business as usual”. The government is helping businesses based in “objective two”* areas by significantly subsidising the cost of getting the support needed to make the business “investment ready” through the Access To Finance programme. To find out more, please call 0845 054 5061.
* To see whether your business is in an objective two area please click here

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And finally,

We hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. Do please forward it on to any colleagues you feel may be interested.

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Wishing you success in all your endeavours.

Bambo Onigbanjo
Managing Director
Platinum Business Services
0845 054 5061

News

"London MAS Business Development Workshops - can you afford not to attend?"

***We are delighted to announce that Platinum has won the 2nd contract for Access to Finance- 2007/08***

***Can we make your accounts and business finance one less thing to worry about?***

Briefing Papers

Helping Business Owners Deliver Revenue
Green Money
Working with your Bank

Case Studies

Securing Grant for Shop-fitting Company "New"
Regional Telco
Marketing Company
National Telco

Services

For Start Ups
For Small Businesses
Medium-size Business