Elevation ‘12

The date has been set for Champion’s annual business conference, Elevation. Elevation ’12 will take place on Tuesday 15th May 2012 and has moved to a brand new venue – The Point at Lancashire County Cricket Club. Hosted in conjunction with George Davies Solicitors LLP, Elevation offers

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Selling Your Business Seminar – Warrington

Tuesday 13th March Best Western Fir Grove Hotel,Knutsford Old Road,WarringtonWA4 2LD 8.00am – 9.45am Itinerary Arrival, Networking and Breakfast 8.00am – 8.20amPresentation 8.20am – 9.20amNetworking and Refreshments 9.20am to 9.45am You Only Sell Your Business Once…Don’t Leave it to Chance! As every entrepreneur knows, having a clear strategy is essential

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New Bribery Laws

New legislation came into force last year to overhaul and modernise bribery laws dating back to 1889. Businesses are advised to review their position and take necessary action now to avoid prosecution… Effective from 1 July 2011, the Bribery Act aims to combat bribery in the UK

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Legal Services Act Seminar – Liverpool

Thursday 2nd FebruaryThe Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool, 1 Brownlow Street, L39 6GL8.15am – 10.00am Itinerary Arrival, Networking and Breakfast 8.15am – 8.35amPresentation 8.35am – 9.35amNetworking and Refreshments 9.35am to 10.00am Content Impact and Opportunities Arising for the Legal Profession For anyone involved in the UK legal profession, the Legal Services

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Champion Deal for Inspired

Champion Accountants client Inspired Energy Solutions, the Kirkham-based provider of energy purchasing and energy consultancy services, has become the first North West business this year to float on the stock market. Founded by Janet Thornton in 2002, Inspired Energy optimises energy procurement strategies to enable corporate clients

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Mobile Commerce Seminar

Living in the Digital World Wednesday 8th February Best Western Fir Grove Hotel, Knutsford Old Road, Warrington, WA4 2LD 8.00am – 9.45am Arrival, Networking and Breakfast    8.00am – 8.20am Presentation    8.20am – 9.20am Networking and Refreshments    9.20am to 9.45am To help businesses to understand the opportunities and implications existing in the

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Legal Services Act Seminar

For anyone involved in the UK legal profession, the Legal Services Act has undoubtedly established a new regulatory and commercial landscape, bringing with it additional turbulence to an already volatile market. Impact and Opportunities Arising for the Legal Profession Wednesday 23rd NovemberPreston Marriott Hotel, Garstang Road, Broughton,

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Advisory Fuel Rates Update

HMRC has changed the frequency at which it will review rate per mile figures for company cars, from twice per year to four times per year. Now, any changes implemented will take effect once per quarter on 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December. In

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Second Meeting for SPIN Business

The second meeting of Southport based women’s networking group, SPIN (Southport Professionals In) Business will take place on Friday 16th September, 12.30pm at The Vincent Hotel on Lord Street. The meeting follows the group’s successful launch event earlier this year, which welcomed guests from sectors including printing,

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Advisory Fuel Rates Change

Group Tax Compliance Manager PAUL BRIDES advises on early changes introduced by HMRC… Increasing fuel prices have caused HMRC to announce new advisory fuel rates three months before they were due. Rates are reviewed twice a year with changes usually introduced from 1 December and 1 June,

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