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Welcome to the re-branded Platinum Business Magazine (formerly Absolute Business Magazine). We are delighted to say that we have purchased the title outright and the magazine will continue as the independent voice of business for Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Due to the great success of the publication to date, we don’t intend to make too many changes in the short term but we do have some exciting plans for 2015.
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24. how much is my business worth The question often asked by business owners is, “what is my business worth?� There are many factors to take into account when valuing a business. Michael Pay, Director of EMC Corporate Finance, reveals the key elements to consider when putting a price on a company.
In this issue, we have an exclusive interview with global deal-maker and billionaire, Bernie Ecclestone, who, by the time this issue goes to print, will either be free to continue his quest for global domination or will be in a German prison. We present the first of many high value competitions and this month there is the unique opportunity to win a fantastic Golf trip to Las Colinas Golf and Country Club in Spain, which was recently voted Best Golf Resort in the International Hotel & Property Awards. The ultimate stress-buster. Another new feature beginning this month is a spotlight on local politics, where we ask two candidates from different regions within Sussex to tell us what they will do for local businesses if they are elected. We are delighted to present another issue packed with informative features, fascinating articles and sound advice and sincerely hope you enjoy the read and much as we enjoyed writing it.
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50. The PeTrol Pension Over the last decade, classic cars have outperformed wine, stamps and art as the smart investment and many might concur that having a pristine Jaguar E-Type in your garage for the odd weekend jaunt is considerably more attractive than having a few cases of dusty Mouton Rothschild in your cellar.
Platinum Business Magazine is now the most read and widely distributed business publication in the South East and we are only just getting into our stride. Maarten Hoffmann and Ian Trevett