http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/ Watford Observer /news/business/businessnews/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:28:13 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:28:13 +0000 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/resources/images/1000746/?type=rsslogo http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/ http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5061851.JD_Wetherspoon_posts_record_half_year_profits/?ref=rss Watford-based pub operator JD Wetherspoon has posted record first half profits of £36.2m, a 41.4 per cent rise on 2009. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 4a236cb559f598437f50c5eba15b2953 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5052073.Baker_Tilly_makes_key_partner_appointment_in_Watford/?ref=rss The powerful commercial and strategic presence at leading accountancy firm Baker Tilly’s 100-strong Watford office has been strengthened further with the arrival of new audit and business advisory partner Jonathan Mann. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:50:00 +0000 69226e53701ea590380fcdf4558b8cd2 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5051902.Election_fears_stifle_property_market/?ref=rss The upturn in the UK’s property market slowed in February as buyers and vendors adopted a “wait and see” approach in the run up to the general election. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:10:00 +0000 6e440a3eabd2cb6ad42401c98361bd7c http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5047620.FSB___Small_firms_fail_to_grow_because_of_complex_tax_rules_/?ref=rss Research carried out by the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) and ICM of more than 1,600 small businesses showed that 75 per cent of small businesses believe they would be able to grow their business if the UK tax system was simplified. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:10:00 +0000 68fdf96155bbe6a996b9d791afc4920d http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5047134.Time_running_out_for_free_help_for_graduates_in_Hertfordshire/?ref=rss The deadline is approaching for graduates living or working in Hertfordshire to qualify for free support from the University of Hertfordshire to help manage their career out of the recession. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:00 +0000 95226729e66c544e138373522a3e418b http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5046938.Staff_from_Watford_based_lottery_operator_Camelot____Thrive____on_gardening_project/?ref=rss Employees from National Lottery operator Camelot in Watford have completed voluntary work at Thrive’s Trunkwell Garden Project at Beech Hill, near Reading. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:10:00 +0000 38009aeae5282802293b54a9d8dae437 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5046809.Watford_based_JD_Wetherspoon_raises___3m_for_CLIC_Sargent/?ref=rss Staff at Watford-based pub operator JD Wetherspoon have been presented with a special recognition award in celebration of raising £3 million for children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:47:33 +0000 12f76d53a5caf38976d686618d1a243e http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5043351.Wenta_wants_firms_to_take_a_STEP_in_the_right_direction/?ref=rss As the STEP Enterprise Scheme agent for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire Wenta is calling on forward-thinking employers to sign up for the scheme. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0000 dbccb5fbb74af487ebd937224e1d9d30 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5043980.Brains_the_recipe_for_success_at_3_Greens_restaurant/?ref=rss Brains were put to the test when a local business held a quiz and charity raffle, with the winning team choosing which cause the propceeds went to. It was a great evening at 3 Greens Restaurant, Elstree, and the winning team were impressive - scoring 113 out of a possible 130 - collecting the prize of £215. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:19:00 +0000 f22433138a124e5b792508d88d5a22dc http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/business/businessnews/5043329._Stealth_tax__discovered_by_FSB/?ref=rss The FSB has discovered that 48 per cent of business sectors have seen a rise in the level of flat rate VAT they pay. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:30:08 +0000 c86a5f193a18e7e84610455fc4f585e2