News & New Initiatives
Business Link Yorkshire will be closing
at the end of November 2011. All calls and emails after 18 November
will be forwarded to the new national service, the Business Link
website at www.businesslink.gov.uk
.
The UKTI funded international trade services
that Business Link have provided will continue and can be
contacted on 0300 365 1000 or at www.ukti.gov.uk/yorkshireandthehumber
Those thinking of starting a business or already running
one, can access mentoring support at www.mentorsme.co.uk
Shop Local Scheme
The Shop Local Scheme is a local customer loyalty
reward scheme. The scheme is aimed at businesses in all of our
market towns and the range of businesses enrolled is vast; from
independent food retailers to restaurants and pubs; clothing shops
to professional services. A full list is on the website and is
being constantly updated – go to www.shoplocalny.co.uk and
search the directory, or the ‘Where Can I Use My Card?’ page. To
take full advantage of the scheme you need to purchase a loyalty
card for a one off payment of £2.50 from one of the member
businesses, or via the website. Then you can start shopping and
start saving; wherever the Shop Local butterfly logo is displayed
you will be able to take advantage of promotional offers and
discounts that are otherwise unavailable. The scheme is an all
round winner; you save money while supporting local businesses
today and tomorrow.
Business Link have a range of
business events taking place over the coming months for
businesses. Details for the events can be found at www.businesslink.gov.uk
Useful Contacts
Richmondshire has four business associations helping to promote
and support businesses across the district.
Richmond Business &
Tourism Association
Leyburn & Mid
Wensleydale Business Association
The Business
Association (Wensleydale)
Upper Swaledale &
Arkengarthdale Business Association
Register for VAT
The HM Revenue
& Customs website enables you to register for VAT online
and gives information on what VAT is, how to register and when to
register as well as updates on current VAT rates.
Business Rates
National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), or Business
rates as they are sometimes known, are the way local
businesses contribute to the cost of services which Richmondshire
District Council provide.
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