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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

The Act came into force in July 2011 and states that it is a crime to commit bribery, be bribed and bribe a foreign public official. According to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) there are three types of bribery, they are: Active Bribery – whereby you offer, promise, give or reward someone for doing their day-to-day job improperly.

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The Biggest Secret of Stellar Copywriting

Men With Pens

I wrote press releases for the music industry, which was pretty cool. But, I was never initiated into the uber-secret-mad-men-esque clique known as “agency copywriters”. Then I met a copywriter who had worked in agencies for his entire career. Once upon a time, I wasn’t on the inside. I began my copywriting career in PR.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Chancellor gives Scots little cheer : WILL a public sector squeeze combined with higher taxes for small businessmen and further restrictions on the pensions industry announced by Chancellor Alistair Darling in the SMEs hit out against NI hikes : The Chancellor’s decision to increase national insurance contributions by a further 0.5

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