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The Role of Adult Education Centres
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The famous quote of John Dewey simply says it all. Society is dependent on its individuals and education plays an important role in developing communities. Education provides humans with the ability to improve their performance and lifestyle by making informed choices and by forming opinion on political issues concerning themselves. Developed nations invest heavily on education as they realize the importance of providing education to their citizens.In the UK there are many adult education centres that deal with the education of adults in the workplace, through continuing education courses at colleges, universities or lifelong learning centres. Adult education is often referred to as ‘second-chance’ or ‘training and development’ and many schools offer tailor-made courses and learning programs for the returning learners. Hence, these adult education centres play a vital role in society since education contributes to the development of communities.Adult education is different from traditional children’s education since adults have accumulated knowledge, and work experience which adds to their learning experience. They often apply their knowledge practically to learn more effectively. For instance in the 1990s when PCs were newly introduced many adults, mostly office workers, enrolled in computer training to learn the basic use of the operating system or specific application software. Most of the adult education centres provide one to one tutoring and small group sessions for adults.Continuing education is also called further education in the UK, which refers to post-secondary learning activities and programs. The post-secondary learning activities include degree credit courses by non-traditional students, non-degree career training, workforce training, on-campus and online formal personal enrichment courses, self-directed learning through Internet interest groups, clubs or personal research activities, and experiential learning as applied to problem solving. The method of delivery of continuing education can include traditional types of classroom lectures and laboratories.However, mostly continuing education is offered through distance learning, including videotaped/CD-ROM material, broadcast programming, online/Internet delivery and online Interactive Courses. Continuing education is basically for those adult learners who are beyond the traditional undergraduate college or university age. However, further education assumes adults have basic education and are continuing with their education hence it does not include basic instruction such as literacy, English language skills, or programs such as vocational training.For more information regarding Adult Education Centres in the UK refer to SearchMe4 online business directory.
Unsecured Personal Loans For Bad Credit: Closing in On Guaranteed Approval
We would all love our financial situation to be guaranteed, but there really is no such thing as guaranteed when it comes to finances. This is especially true when applying for a loan, even secured loans with collateral provided. So, when applying for an unsecured personal loan for bad credit, approval is anything but guaranteed.However, that does not mean that approval is impossible, nor does it mean that the chances of getting approval are very far from 100%. With some care taken in preparing for the application it is possible to get very close to guaranteed loan approval.Even when a loan has no clear purpose, is applied for with bad credit scores featuring, and is an unsecured personal loan, it is possible to get approval.Understanding Personal LoansIt is not difficult to imagine what a personal loan is, but from the point of view of a lender it is a loan that can be used for just about anything that a borrower chooses. In contrast, an auto loan is used to buy a car, and a home loan is used for home improvements. So, an unsecured personal loan for bad credit is about as unspecified as it can get.Unsecured refers to the lack of any kind of security involved in the transaction. However, the downside of this situation is that the lender is more at risk of losing money. Therefore, they charge higher rates of interest and often have quite strict loan limits. It is also impossible to get guaranteed loan approval.The second type is a secured loan, which is a loan that includes a form of security. Unlike unsecured personal loans, these loans usually has much lower interest rates, and are all but guaranteed approval so long as the collateral matches the size of the loan.Getting Over Bad CreditIt might seem that having bad credit would make a huge difference to the chances of approval. When seeking an unsecured personal loan for bad credit this is certainly true, but one way around the problem is to get a cosigner. This is not technically security, but a cosigner will practically remove the risk involved in the transaction.A cosigner acts as a guarantor by promising to make repayments in the event that the borrower is unable to. Effectively, it means that he or she takes over responsibility, but has to have an excellent credit history and a large enough income to be accepted in the role. However, with a cosigner, the applicant can look forward to practically guaranteed loan approval.Another way around the problem of bad credit is to take out a series of smaller loans, like payday loans, and repay them without fail. These too are unsecured personal loans, and with each one repaid, the credit score is improved.Getting Guaranteed ApprovalIt is widely supposed that guaranteed loan approval does not exist, and to an extent this is true. With unsecured personal loans for bad credit, for example, the risks are too high to be sure the lender will give the green light. But there is a way to increase the likelihood of approval to about 95%.Firstly, find a lender that is offering approval with no credit check. This means that a bad credit history will be ignored. Secondly, provide bank account details. This will allow the lender to arrange an automatic repayment scheme with your bank, which shows an open intention to repay.Finally, keep the application realistic by not seeking too large a loan. Unsecured personal loans should be small to increase the chances of success. So, seek $1,500 instead of $10,000, then build from there.
SR&ED Financing – Why Wait For Your Cheque?
SR&ED financing is an incredible way of maximizing the whole Canadian SR&ED process in Canada. Of course Canadian business owners and financial managers can wait for their refund – there is certainly nothing wrong with that.However, if you choose to finance your claim now you can in effect continue to maximize the overall potential of this great Canadian program. Funds can be used for immediate purchase of equipment, allowing you to maintain your competitive market position – an excellent strategy might be to use a portion of the fund as a down payment on a lease or purchase of equipment, thereby reducing your overall borrowing cost.When we meet with business owners and financial managers one of the key questions we are always asked is how much money can be financed under a claim. That answer is that, in general, you can get 70% of your overall claim, which is, of course, the combination of both the federal and the provincial claims as a total.Since the claim you are financing is a cash grant, and non repayable the financing you receive under a SR&ED tax credit financing is yours for any corporate purpose. So typically the funds are used for working capital, purchase of new equipment, and even the repayment of any Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) arrears that you might have if you are in the unfortunate case of owing government super priority payments such as GST, Source deductions, etc.If you are in a position of financing two years of claim, which is the allowable backdating under the program, you can of course get immediate financing ( FOR THE 70%) of the total of the two years claims. That can be very significant dollars in some cases. So as an example, you have filed a SR&ED claim for two years, the current fiscal year and your previous fiscal timeframe. Let’s say those two claims total $450,000.00 as an example. So over the last two years you have expended 450k, (probably much more) on research and development. You have had your claim prepared by a competent SR&ED consultant, and are now waiting for you technical and financial audit, which are standard during the SR&ED process.So what is the option? As we stated it is a case of waiting, in our estimate between 3-12 months for your cheque, or, as we suggest for consideration, financing that claim now. Under of 70% rule you immediately obtain cash flow and working capital in the amount of $ 315,000.00 to use for general corporate purposes. When the claim is processed, approved and paid by the government you of course receive the balance of the 30% of the claim less financing costs. Financing costs are higher than normal business financing might be via your chartered bank, as in essence you are factoring a receivable that is due to your firm.In order to ensure a solid and easier financing of your claim we again re state the fact that it is good to have your claim prepared by an experienced person in this area – which in some cases, but certainly not always, be your accountant or C.A. firm. We say ‘ not always ‘ because SR&ED claims preparation and analysis is very industry specific and is not what we would call a ‘ core competency ‘of every C.A. in Canada, and that’s an understatement!In summary, it should probably go without saying that every Canadian firm should consider filing for their non- repayable SR&ED refund. If you choose not to wait for your government refund cheque, consider financing that claim now and making use of that valuable working capital for your cash flow needs. Speak to an experienced, credible, advisor in this area to initiate your claim financing.