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NAME: Jonathan Buckle COMPANY: Fiscale (Silverstone) Ltd JOB TITLE: Director


WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I’ve spent most of my time since leaving university in 2004 as a business consultant, in the brewery industry, woodworking industry, financial services and not forgetting part-time tennis coach.


WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO? We help clients to unlock the often ‘hidden’ value within their businesses, in the form of R&D Tax Credits.


HOW DID IT ALL START? Having worked as a manufacturing and asset finance consultant for the best part of a decade, I was looking for a new challenge. I met Stephen Bunting (CEO of Fiscale Ltd) at an Expo and ended up discussing a partner role within the business. Many drinks (cups of tea in this instance) later and I realised that my background was perfectly suited.


WHAT IS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU’VE EVER TAKEN – AND DID IT WORK OUT? Leaving a safe job, with all the associated benefits within the corporate world, yet having the responsibilities of a dad and husband, to start Fiscale Silverstone Ltd. So far, so good…


WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST IN YOUR JOB? Just how broad the scope is for R&D Tax Credits, they literally apply to every sector!


WHICH BUSINESS PERSON OR COMPANY DO YOU MOST ADMIRE, AND WHY? Richard Branson, as I read his book Screw It, Let’s Do It not long after leaving university and it inspired me to dream big.


WHAT EXCITING PROJECTS IS YOUR BUSINESS WORKING ON OR OFFERING AT THE MOMENT? There’s no doubt that it’s a challenging economic climate right now. We are currently offering new clients a full R&D review, at no cost.


WHAT MADE YOU JOIN MILTON KEYNES CHAMBER AND/OR HOW ARE YOU MAKING USE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP? Trust is imperative in financial services and joining the Chamber is a stamp of business approval and credibility.


Call: 07790001973 Email: jonathan.buckle@fiscale.com Visit: fiscale.com/contact/jon-buckle-buckinghamshire


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CHAMBER PROTECTION This includes four services: Chamber HR, Chamber Health & Safety, Chamber Legal and Chamber Tax. They include an advice line covering HR, employment law, legal, health & safety, tax and VAT, legal and health & safety documents and legal expenses insurance cover.


PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT REPRESENTATION


Our mission is to be the voice and influence of Milton Keynes’ business community and represent their views and priorities to government and decision makers. We aim to create an environment that aids and supports the continued success and growth of our members. Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce acts as your voice to the


policy-makers. Representing the interests of our members - we push for legislation that will make your business life easier and stimulate growth. Our role is to explore and highlight issues that could and do hinder the continued economic growth of Milton Keynes. With colleagues at the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), we


campaign nationally on the economy. Locally, regionally and nationally, Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce acts on behalf of our businesses views, priorities and interests such as planning & growth, transport, Brexit and finance. We’ll help you with:


• Milton Keynes Economy - through our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), we feed into local and national government economic strategies, The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and the OBR. • Politicians in your area - we have deep rooted partnerships with local MPs, council leaders and business enterprises so we can help you get in contact or act on your behalf to enact change. • Social trading - The chamber can put you in touch with local procurement and tender opportunities We link businesses to relevant opportunities via various routes notifying members of any tender opportunities via our website and eBulletin newsletters.


For more information on our policy and representation work then call 01604 490490 or email policy@chambermk.co.uk


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