Lloyds Bank has launched a new account service for small businesses. Business Extra offers three years discounted banking plus computer book-keeping software, telephone banking and a debit card. For more details call Malcolm Lowing on 0181 300 8228.

BRITISH GAS has launched a new booklet to help win the war against crime. It is being produced in conjunction with Kent Police and the Kent Fire Brigade. It offers advice on the best ways to protect homeowners from burglars. Call 0181 406 2711.

Beckenham man David Shrimpton is the new managing partner at chartered accountants BDO Stoy Hayward's Bromley office. David was recently appointed chairman of the Broomleigh Housing Association which owns 15,000 homes and employs 260 people from the Bromley area. David is also a director of Fulham Football Club.

ARE you taking full advantage of Sunday trading? If your shop is less than 280 square metres, you can open and close when you like. While many shops in The Glades are opening before the 11am watershed, High Street shops do not appear to be taking advantage of the law. "All shops above the limit have to register with the local authority and operate within the guidelines," said Tom Dent of Bromley Council. "Subject to planning, all smaller shops can open when they like on Sundays." Call Tom on 0181 313 4800.

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