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Of course, the Pixel team will
We are all constantly being I think in independent retail we what you are be present at Focus on Imaging,
told to give great customer have made it bad for ourselves hoping for and come back? catching up on all the event’s
service but am I alone in by giving many of our services In my experience: not many. latest.
thinking an ever greater and knowledge for free, which Over the last few weeks we Most of you know our names
amount of people want after has given the impression that it have started charging a small and faces so do say hello if you
sales service from somewhere has no value. amount for putting things see us - we’d love to have a
different from where they Go in to a café or restaurant right and a bigger amount for catch up with you!
bought the product? It used to and you get a service charge showing how to work cameras
be if someone came in with a because your food has been etc. All of which is free if it
camera problem that a new brought to you. How else are came from here in the fi rst
battery would be the answer so you meant to get it? Yet we are place. CONTACTS &
they were happy and so were meant to give help away. We have never had so many
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we but now you nearly always If you attempt to pay a bill by people say “thank you for your
get told “well I did buy a new credit card you often get told help” and in lots of cases they
EDITOR
battery earlier from Currys/ this will mean an extra charge. have bought something else or
Laura Knight Tel: 01323 433701
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Jessops etc, etc” When did you last hear of a come back later to buy because
After we get it going they then retailer trying that one? we helped them before.
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
all say, “I knew you would be How many of the people that you Give something a value and it
Julie El’Roubi Tel: 01323 433706
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the people to help.” give that free extra service to, do becomes memorable.
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LEGAL BRIEF
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COMPANY ADMINISTRATION SUBSCRIPTIONS
Julie El’Roubi Tel: 01323 433706
Following the changes to company law late in 2009, corporate directors, there is at least one natural
julie.er@parkview-publishing.co.uk
private companies need to decide how to deal with person who is a director.
4.
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a number of aspects of their day-to-day management A company secretary is now no longer necessary
Lee Mansfi eld Tel: 01323 411601
and administration. This article aims to highlight but if you choose not to have a company secretary
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some key areas which private companies should you must decide who is responsible for statutory
Simon Skinner Tel: 01323 433707
simon.s@parkviewmedia.co.uk
consider to ensure that they comply with the new fi lings and maintaining records. The relevant people
Rob Collyer Tel: 01323 433705
legislation and to maximise any potential benefi t they in your business should be brought up to date
rob@parkview-publishing.co.uk
might get from the changes. with the new Companies House forms and
procedures.
MANAGING DIRECTOR/
PUBLISHER
1. You should undertake a review of your company’s 5. You should ensure that all your company
Lee Mansfi eld
articles of association (i.e. your company’s main procedures on company meetings and resolutions are
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constitutional document). Changing your articles updated and, in particular, be aware that any written
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may be benefi cial as, now that the new companies resolutions should be passed in accordance with the
lee@pixelmagazine.co.uk
legislation is in force, the articles may be misleading prescribed procedures. Standard documents and
and refer to incorrect and out of date legislation. signing procedures should be reviewed so that, if
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Simon Skinner Tel: 01323 433707
Further, you may be able to take advantage desired, they permit one company director to be able
simon.s@parkviewmedia.co.uk
of changes providing for more modern and fl exible to execute deeds.
ways for a company to manage its affairs. 6. Your business will need to comply with company
MEDIA DIRECTOR
Linda Grace Tel: 01323 433704
2. The duties of the company directors have now trading disclosures. You should therefore make sure
been codifi ed and directors should be aware of that your company’s statutory details are included ACCOUNTS
these duties. There are now seven general duties on all hard copy documents, emails and company
Caroline Morley Tel: 01323 433703
caroline.m@parkview-publishing.co.uk
for directors: to act within their powers, promote websites.
the success of the company, exercise independent 7. You should review your company register (or
PRINTERS
judgment, exercise reasonable care, avoid confl icts statutory books) and ensure that they comply with the
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No part of this magazine may be reproduced by photographic, elec-
of interest, not to accept any benefi ts from third new legislation. In most cases there are relaxations tronic or mechanical means or stored in a retrieval system or republished
in any form, without the written permission of the publishers. © 2010
parties and to declare an interest in proposed but there are also some new requirements, such as © Copyright 2010 Pixel magazine
transactions or arrangements with the company. the requirement for a separate register
3. You should ensure that if your company has of directors’ residential addresses.
If you have any questions about the content of this checklist or you require further
information on the Companies Act please contact Mark Williams of
Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors on:
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01323 435 900.
www.gabyhardwicke.co.uk
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