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What records to keep when accepting paypal payments
I have a small internet bead business in which i accept mostly paypal payments. I also use quickbooks for my accounting in which i more or less duplicate customers orders once they have purchased using my shopping cart, but can also use to amend any out of stock items and so on. My question is for tax purposes with regards…
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Registering as self-employed
About 6 weeks ago I sent the appropriate form to HMRC to register as self-employed (sole trader). I heven't heard anything back from them yet and I was wondering how long they would usually take before replying? Thanks.
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Software that can handle Small Firm VAT?
Hello I've been looking for a software package for my business (of 1). I cant' seem to find any that can handle the Small Firm tax, i.e. my clients pay me 17.5% but I only pay 12.5% to the VATman. Also none of them seem to have integrated timesheets which woudl make my life a lot easier. I am happy to pay but it needs to…
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What can be purchased using Ltd Co funds?
I'm going to set up a Ltd company soon with me as the sole director and shareholder. It will be my personal company with no employees, which I will use to offer my services which include web development and music production. I assume that if I needed a new laptop for example, then there'd be no problem with using the…
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Self Employed Or Limited Company???
Hi All, There looks to be a lot of people on here who have a great deal of knowledge on the subject. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction with what I'm about to ask. I am currently in fulltime employment and as with a lot of people pay my tax and NI via the PAYE system. A friend of mine who owns his own…
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Starting out - any advice?
I've been making cakes for friends and family for a couple of years and have sold a few. I now want to run it as a business and go ligit! I have Environmental Health coming to assess my kitchen next week, I'm already registered with Inland Revenue (I did Mystery Shopping) and I have my insurance all ready, just need to…
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Corporation tax
I recently se up my own company and my corporation tax is due nine months and one day after my 1st year end… so sometime in 2009. Instead of keeping my 20% corporation tax monies to one side as such, is it considered bad practice to use the money now and save up the money nearer the time and pay my liabilities? The reason…
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Avon question
Hi, My partner is an Avon rep and has been told by them that she would need to declare herself as being self employed with the Inland Revenue. She only make about £50-75 per month from Avon and so would it really be worth the hassle i.e. N.I. contributions & tax returns etc? She also has a part time job and being a mother…
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business logo needed...help....
i now need a business logo to make my new business more profesional looking......but cant afford to pay silly money for some one to design it for me.... any suggestions? are there any free websites that i could use... ? or.....( i know this is extremely cheeky to ask ) is there anyone on mse who could design something for…
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New Airport shuttle business - Advice please
Hello everyone, I have a question that hopefully someone can answer... Do I need a taxi / private hire licence to start a single vehicle airport shuttle service? or do I just need the right vehicle insurance? Thank you in advance
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i need a domain name
i need a domain name for my website that sells baby products. ideally i need the domain name to have baby in or something that relates to babies. ive tried www.babyboom.co.uk www.babyboom.com www.baby-boom.co.uk ww.baby-boom.com www.babyproducts.com www.babyproducts.co.uk www.baby-products.co.uk www.baby-products.com…
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Any clever ideas?
My friend started up a Sandwich shop last year and his sandwiches are really good and really good value but his business just does not seem to be taking off. He thinks things are pretty bad at present and is considering calling it a day. Does anybody have any hints or tips to get things moving? He has tried leaflet drops…
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Euro Account
Hi, I'm looking for a Business Euro account that can send (online) and receive wires from the Euro zone with minimal/no fees. I would then need to move these funds over to the UK and transfer into Sterling and vice versa. All the banks in the UK charge a fortune for this service so I was thinking maybe Ireland or Holland?…
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Surveys/ Questionnaire
Hi, does anyone know how i can create professional looking surveys/ questionnaires as i am rubbish at access but i need questionnaires for my market research. Thanks Cherrelle
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Dropshippers...who, what, when, where , how!
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone is familiar with any good dropshippers? I always see them on ebay for sale but it looks like a scam...any info would be good!
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starting up retail shop on high street,
Good evening, My dream in life is to open a retail shop on the high street, I seen a shop i like the look at. Shop price is £8,500 pa Is that pay in one go or monthly? What other rates need paying aswell? Would the bank help out with business loans? I do have some funds save away. I have over 1000 items brand new in my…
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where do i start?
ok anyday now the small rental company i work for will cease trading due to poor money management. I have been running my office single handedly for a year and run every aspect except the money side!Apart from the serious money issues everything else is doing well. So well i am considering starting up my own rental company…
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is my site slow
http://www.onlinebabyproducts.co.uk/ someone has said my site is slow loading up, is this the case for you guys?
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Arctic Systems Win Their Appeal!!
Just heard that Arctic Systems have won their appeal. Excellent result for husband/wife limited companies. It's too early for any detailed information about the ruling, which has just been announced this morning, so expect more in-depth analysis in the very near future. If you don't know what has been going on, the Inland…
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Payroll software
Hi My husband & I are setting up a small limited company & will be paying ourselves below the tax & NI threshold, so probably £100 per week each. My husband was recommended to buy Sage payroll software for £100 - do I need this or can we produce something ourselves? Victoria