VADCOT News

New Social & Press Secretary for Verwood Chamber

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

VADCOT are delighted to announce that they have appointed a new Social and Press Secretary to continue driving forward the chamber.

Vicky Williams, Sales Manager for Go South Coast brings a wealth of experience in business growth and development which will be utilised fully as VADCOT celebrates its 40th Anniversary year. The role will involve developing the existing event calendar, organising training sessions for local businesses, increasing and maintaining membership levels, and building relationships with local business forums and other chambers. Vicky said upon confirmation of her place on the committee that 'It is a delight to give something back to the local community and to its businesses. Verwood is one of the fastest growing towns in Europe and the opportunities to our members are vast'

For further details of becoming a member please visit www.vadcot.org

Verwood Chamber Welcomes New Premiere Partner

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

VADCOT are pleased to announce that Big Mouth Design Company have recently become the latest addition to the membership becoming Premiere Partner to the chamber. Big Mouth Design Company are a local based business specialising in graphic and website design. They also offer 'Quick Start Business Packages' and marketing workshops.

Big Mouth Design Company started in 1994 in South Africa, and relocated to Ringwood when their business evolved and they have replicated the successful formula in Hampshire.

They strive to look at things from all angles by offering solutions outside the box, with a full range of creative solutions to help you keep ahead of the pack.

They are proud to have clients including Lever Brothers, Landrover, Coca Cola, Quicksilver through to local companies such as Westfield Hall Hotel and American Property Agent, Armadillo Concepts.

To have a look at our work please visit www.bigmouthdesigncompany.com

The Rising Age of Retirement

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you are about to celebrate your fiftieth birthday or have done so in the last few years then you should be aware that from the 5th April 2010 the minimum age from which you can draw pension benefits will rise from 50 to 55 years old. Unless you take benefits before then you will have to wait until you are 55 years old which in some cases will be 5 years.

Fifty may sound rather early to retire but one of the recent changes in pension rules means that you can start to take benefits from your pension without actually retiring. For example you can take up to 25% of your fund as a lump sum with no tax payable on it to use as you wish - though you cannot recycle it into your own pension pot. And if you do not want to draw an income yet it can be set to zero, leaving the remaining fund invested. Taking pension benefits early is not appropriate for everyone, it is therefore essential that you take specialist financial advice before making any alteration to your pension arrangements.

If you think you will need to access some of your pension savings in the future, you may want to consider taking advice now. After the 6th April 2010 you will have to wait until you are at least 55. If you would like more information on the above or have any questions regarding your pension please contact Rowan for advice.

Pixelhaus Studios

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Pixelhaus Studios is a full service design agency specialising in ecommerce and web development. Our clientele is both local and national ranging from new business start ups to high street named banks and insurance companies. We also boast our own photographic studio run by an experienced advertising and catalogue photographer.

Our experience and expertise in ecommerce allows us to offer quality online retailing solutions to businesses at all levels. Infact we are the only accreddited Actinic developer in Dorset.

Unusually, we prefer to teach our customers how to manage their own online business and run regular FREE seminars for existing and new customers. If you would like further information on up and coming seminars please contact us.