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JBV opening hours to be reduced from 1st March 2012-02-07
Jersey Business Venture is due to merge with Jersey Enterprise later this year and will become Jersey Business. This means that business support on the island will be changing, however the newly formed Jersey Business will be independent of the States and will be able to assist on business matters.
Until the end of February, Jersey Business Venture will still be operating as normal and for a further 3 months after will open on a reduced hours basis from 10am to 2pm daily.

Social Security changes for new businesses from Jan 2012
New changes to Social Security rules in January 2012 will allow owners of new businesses to pay lower Social Security contributions for the first 2 years of trading.

Minimum Wage 2011
The Minimum Wage has now risen to £6.32 per hour as of 1st April 2011 (previously £6.20). Further information on the Minimum Wage can be found at the Jersey Advisory & Conciliation Service (JACS) website at www.jacs.org.je

New Vice Chairman for JBV 2010-09-01
Mike Rothwell is the new Vice Chairman of JBV. Mike has been a member of the Board since February 2007 and brings valuable expertise, alongside Julie Melia, to the leadership of JBV.

New Advisor at JBV 2010-04-02
We're delighted to report that Richard Smith has now joined the team at JBV. Richard has many years expertise as a commercial accountant, assisting businesses in a range of sectors and brings first hand experience as a long established business owner himself.
For further info on the team, see the 'About JBV' section of our website.

New Year - New Chair for JBV Board 2010-01-04
The JBV team are delighted to report that Julie Melia, Partner at Walkers Advocates, has been appointed as Chair of JBV. Julie has been a Board member since June 08, bringing valuable added expertise to the leadership of JBV. For a full list of Board members, see the 'About JBV' section of our website.

Business Angels Network 2009-10-01
Operator found for Jersey Business Angel Network
Envestors LLP, a specialist firm that operates business angel networks in London and Dubai, has been selected by Economic Development to set up and run a new business angels network in Jersey.
The aim of the network is to develop partnerships between investors and local entrepreneurs. If you are a business with high growth potenential seeking finance, or a propspective Business Angel investor, contact Ed Daubeney by email on ed@envestors.co.uk or visit the website
www.envestors.co.uk/72/envestorsjersey.html

States construction projects brought forward 2009-12-01
As part of the £44m stimulus programme, the States are bringing forward various construction and refurbishment projects and plan to remove a backlog of maintenance work. This will create opportunities for local firms of all sizes in the construction industry. For more information on forthcoming tenders and projects, contact Jersey Enterprise at Economic Development on 448140.

Enterprise Grants 2009-09-14
Enterprise Grants have now been introduced by the States as one of a series of projects designed to help businesses through the economic downturn. Awarded on the basis that at least one extra full time member of staff is employed by an organisation, Enterpise Grants will take the form of matched funding with a maximum of £5,000 available for essential fixed asset items. Further info is available at JBV or contact Jersey Enterpise directly on 448140.

New food safety legislation 2008-11-11
If your business involves the preparation / sale of food, there is new legislation due out soon that will affect you. Training sessions are currently being held for businesses by Public Health. For more information, contact Val Cameron on 443712. Cooksafe training courses are also available from Highlands College which covers the requirements of the new legislation.

New Team member at JBV 2008-10-15
Amanda Trotman has joined the team at JBV as a Business Advisor.
Amanda is a commercial accountant, bringing added expertise to our experienced team. As such, JBV is well placed to assist clients through what may be challenging times ahead. For more information on the team, see the 'About JBV' section of our website and click on 'JBV Team'

New Opening Hours at JBV 2008-07-24
With the recent appointment of Mikhaila Carro as Business Advisory Assistant, JBV are now able to open from 9am to 5pm every week day.

States of Jersey Tenders 2008-07-02
Jersey businesses can now sign up to receive information on new States of Jersey tenders. Economic Development are offering advice on preparing for a tender, how to present it and on delivering and servicing a contract. Visit www.tenders.gov.je for more information.