National Minimum Wage increased this month, so if you are a local employer it is well worth checking what the new rates are and seeking an advice from a recommended local accountant (such as those on thebestof barrowandfurness!) if you have any questions.
Chris Coles from the PC Support Group looks at the pro and cons of tablets vs. netbooks - a must-read if you're thinking of buying either of these gadgets!
Former Barrow AFC player Neil Doherty is just one of the local celebrities taking part in the much-anticipated Voices for Hospices event next month, which is being sponsored by thebestof barrowandfurness.
New driver? Ensure that you stay safe and aware on the roads with a range of short courses from Top Gear School of Motoring - everything from Pass Plus to Winter Driving available!
The vibrant Furness BNI Chapter is looking for more members in key business categories and will host a "Stack Day" breakfast meeting on Friday 23rd September at Glenn Garth Hotel - come and discover what makes BNI so successful!
It has been estimated that consumers are spending a whopping £265,000 a day in debit card surcharges when booking plane tickets - an eye-opener when you consider that in actual fact each of these transactions costs the retailer just 20p!
Dig out those dancing shoes for a night of 80's classics on Saturday 24th September at the Hill Foot Hotel, where Pete Murphy will be our host for the evening.
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