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Need an economic healthcheck? Ask an accountant


by James Dawson IhingSBusnies awm\>tehif rT^vi'^MuiM^aSS


• placed to give an overview of the Ribble Valley economy and its prospects for 2012 and beyond. Here, the firm’s James Dawson, a Chartered Certified Accountant, does ■just that:


•both geographically and across market sectors, it is well


- Every day we have meetings ■ with our clients to finalise and . .. advise on their accounts, tax


' . and other business issues. We advise a wide variety of


; to manufacturing firms. There are many wonderful small to medium businesses in the Ribble Valley and we all have


many similar challenges and similar opportunities.


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: crystal ball is almost impossi- ' ble but there are lots of things businesses can do to plan and


: ing well and making money. -■' : Looking into the economic,


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.: and they are always looking ; to make the very most of their spending and identify savings.


- ’ We are also seeing more people deciding to go it alone and set up their own business. This entrepreneurial spirit is great and there are some good incentives and tax breaks out there but very important is choosing expert advice and support. It is so important to get off to a good start.


prioritise. We all need to in­ novate and look for financial efficiencies to remain com­ petitive. Many of our success­ ful Entrepreneurs are always looking for the next new in­ come stream, talk frequently with customers, staff and competitors, are always keen to understand their Accounts


- many in business, but I do see ' many businesses that are do--


many frequent questions and choices. From our experience the Ribble Valley is no excep­ tion to the national picture we hear in the news. Things are clearly still very tough for


All businesses are faced with


businesses in the Ribble Val­ ley - from solicitors to farm­ ers, from dentists to retail shops, from limited companies to charities, from construction


AS a well established ac­ countancy practice with offices in Clitheroe and- ■Whalley, Darbyshire & Co has a finger firmly on the pulse of the local business community. ■ With a diverse client base,


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Practice, drumming up business at last year’s Hodder Valley


the right business structure, setting a growth plan, fdre- c^ting cash flows and dealing with compliance. New busi­ nesses will probably find 2012


-Decisions about choosing


qmte a to u ^ year, but with in­ formed good decisions many


small flexible businesses will


gain some of the market share, make a positive difference and


portunities for business are al­ ways there for you and we re­ ally can do more than just get through it and you can make ■ ^ u r business much better. You also can get the rewards


cult year in the economy and tmany people say “let’s just get


hrough it”. I believe the op­


grow in success. 2012 may be another difS-


Dafbyshlre (left) and James Dawson, of Darbyshire for achieving and for being


open and resilient. A very Happy and Prosper-


and Co’s range of services,, visit the firm’s website at www. darbyshireco.com or contact its Clith'eroe office on 01200 438064 of Whalley office on, 01254823923.


ousNewYear.' For more about Darbshire


proved professionalism . 0 Use a “Hot Desk” facility bookable by the


refurbish a section of the village.hall provid­ ing office space for local self-employed people, and a meeting and training room for use by the ■ whole community. In 2012 The Sabden Link aims to offer, local businesses opportunities to: • Have great value modern office space (without the need to commute) with much need­ ed high-speed broadband access via Boundless internet • Utilise a modern meeting room for im­


and convenience,.pei^Ie are choosing to run their business fi-om home and this trend is likely to continue in’2012. But what happens when your business outgrows the spare bedroom? What are the alternatives for those who want to retain the convenience of working from home, and don’t want the costs assdciated with high rental overheads and a long commute? ■ This is where the idea of The Sabden Link was born — an initiative set up and run entirely - by volunteers to join and support businesses in Sabden giving them the best chances of success locally,' and linking the businesses to the village community encouraging local usage. ■ ' . In 2011 funding was secured to renovate and


THE Ribble Valley has a thriving business community in .the. form of shops, factories and office-based businbsses. Increasingly though^or reasons of both cost


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wards offering the community: 0 Information about local businesses and vil­


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first time 0 A greater sense of belonging and involve­


facility . 0 Access to high-speed broadband for the


lage activity via a website and newsletter 0 Use of a community training and meeting


dents via a village publication and website. Looking ahead, the Link is also working to­


half-day 0 Offer training and resources locally 0 Share resources and network 0 Promote their businesses to Sabden resi­


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designer Kate Pollitt. The initiative has made a huge difference to her business: “Having run my business for six years from a very small comer of my home, I jumped at the opportunity to take


lage without the need to travel. One user of the facility is Graphic and Web


0 Access to training and resources in the vil­


work in five minutes and meet clients in a pro­ fessional environment. Plus I now have a net­ work of business people right here in the village who I may not have met otherwise.” In difficult economic times, it makes sense


office space at Sabden Link,” said Kate. ■ - “The rent is very affordable, I can walk to


to pool resources wherever possible to maxim­ ise business opportunities and to reduce costs - The Sabden Link aims to do this in 2012 and beyond. For more details on The Sabden T inV^ how you can get involved, and to start using the facilities yourself, contact John Shorter on 01282771878.


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Sabden set to link businesses in 2012


VILLAGE VEN­ TURE: Sabden Link commit­ tee members


. John Shorter, Angela Whlt- well,Kate Pollittand Enid. Boyd Mar­ tin'pictured outside The Sabden Link.


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