This past Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his budget to Parliament and the british public. One of the main aims of the budget was to stimulate businesses, particularly small to medium sized businesses, and to ease the bureaucratic restrictions on start-ups.

Some of the ways the Government plans to help business to flourish is through an increase in entrepreneur’s relief, the creation of 21 “Enterprise Zones” across the UK, and an attempt to reduce the red tape which many small businesses find restrictive.

Some other highlights of the budget included a 1p reduction in fuel duty, along with a postponement of planned increases to the Air Passenger Duty (APD). These two measures in particular will seem positive to most people, but could prove especially useful to businesses. Any decrease in the price of travel can’t help but facilitate international trading, and will serve to reduce the financial burden of overseas business trips.

So why not take this as an opportunity? It seems that if you’re planning to expand, or even start your business, now is the time! And with Veritas at hand, it may be easier than you thought. Here’s how:

• If your business requires you to travel abroad, we can provide certified translation and interpreting services. Whether you need contracts translated, or an interpreter to accompany you to meetings, we can help.
• We even offer telephone interpreting services, so that you’re never caught short by an inpromptu meeting with overseas clients.
• If you’re planning expansion overseas, give us a call to discuss our business support services.
• From providing a multilingual brand checking service, to cultural training for your staff, we can prepare your company for the big wide world.

Taking your business worldwide doesn’t have to be complicated – just ask us!