08 Nov 2002
The dispute, which revolved around the governance of the Office of Fair Trading, was resolved after a compromise was reached with opposition MPs.
Hewitt said: 'The Enterprise Act is good news for business, consumers and the economy. It will open up markets, increasing competitive pressures.'
Furthermore, she said, the Act would help give 'entrepreneurs who failed honestly' a second chance.
The Acts provisions on corporate insolvency and the abolition of Crown preference will commence early in the 2003 financial year, while reforms to the Insolvency Service's financial regime will come into force in 2004.
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By looking at the reasons supplier statements became unfashionable, and the reasons why it is different today, this paper delves into the many benefits that can be obtained by automating the process.
Having a real and true view of your organisation’s current financial position, and having the right systems and processes in place, will ensure that you can make strong choices and are ready to capitalise on opportunities
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