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    I agree that Business Rates are a big problem to people who want to start a business here (or continue with one they already have) and I agree that they are mainly based on rental value, which in many cases are set by absent landlords and seemingly based on London valuations, which obviously are not valid for Dover.

    Building a good business plan (which the Chamber of Commerce can help with) is as Barry said some time ago, essential. I do believe that many businesses are not trading at the level their business-rates would suggest.

    We need to be able to attract businesses here, but i'm not sure what advantages we can offer them - financially I mean. Assisted Area Status used to be available to help attract businesses here, but don't this is is still valid or available. I'll check it out tomorrow.




    Roger

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