A news item today quotes a Treasury source as saying "the Treasury is keen to make sure small businesses are creating wealth, rather than spending time dealing with tax." A noble sentiment indeed. While large corporations seem to merrily continue to avoid corporation tax, the small business in awe of the sweeping powers of the HMRC appears to pay more than many famous global brands in corporation tax. Then there is the EC Sales return, VAT, PAYE, NI etc it is surprising small firms have the time to go out and win new business and then actually deliver that work to clients.
Marketing is very much linked to business strategies and results and being a small business we are also very conscious of the time spent on non billable work required by the government. Interestingly by email today arrived news of a new marketing consultants report which apparently lists some 1176 firms including ours and can be purchased for between £195 and £295 depending on the format - ebook, print or searchable database. Curiously it claims to identify the best seven firms to own, the four newest and a short list of those most suitable for acquisition. Not it seems a reference for firms to locate marketing consultants, but as a resource for those who want to buy the marketing businesses. The address appeared to be a castle in Scotland. Right - back to the VAT.
And on a final note and much better value, a new edition of our marketing book quietly went into print last week. More in future blogs, but if you want to buy a copy then check out http://www.etbooks.co.uk !
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