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Virtually Face-to-Face

As the recession squeezes overheads such as travel costs, more and more companies are holding meetings online, bringing participants together from across the globe if necessary (or just the other side of town) via their PC’s and laptops. All it takes is for each participant to have a PC/Laptop and a broadband connection. (BF Q2 2009)
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Businesses fail to use legislation to tackle late payment

Lovetts figures show Late Payment Interest and Compensation applied in only 37% of Legal Claims
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UKTI and British Airways help South East exporters take off in new markets

UKTI and British Airways joined forces in April to give 4,000 business class flights to eligible SMEs to help them build their international trade, by attending overseas events, visiting new markets, exhibiting at trade shows, and so on. With evidence suggesting that exporting companies are more likely to weather the recession, and the government advising that exports will play a leading role in economic recovery, this support is particularly timely. So far, over 700 companies across the country have registered with BA to take advantage of the offer, and 539 tickets have been issued.
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Ex-Vantis BRS Partners Lead MBO to form FRP Advisory LLP

Following the administration of Vantis plc, Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS) has been sold in a management buy-out (MBO) to existing Vantis BRS partners for an undisclosed sum. The new firm, FRP Advisory LLP, will be led by partners Geoff Rowley and Jeremy French.
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