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Archives for September 2007

Invoice Software for a Mot Garage
Hi All, Looking for information on Invoice software that small businesses use. Specifically for the garage repair business / Mot Garage, I have googled this and came up with a few but I would like to know which ones the good people on here use and any recommendations that they may have. Thanks for reading this, All replies…
Which business card?
Hi I spend a bit of time lurking round this website but I never really post, however I would really appreciate your opinion on my business cards... http://starweddingsuk.com/business%20cards.pdf I think they all look okay but not sure which one I should use. Thanks Hayley :D
PTA/School fundraising that doesn't cost anything?
Hoping this is the right place :) Our school already collects Tesco and Sainsburys vouchers and Nestle box tops, they recycle phones and ink cartridges, and they're signed up to Schoollink.co.uk (so they get 10% of any book purchases made through them). Oh, and an arts & crafts catalogue (can't recall name) comes around…
VAT number reverse lookup for validity
Just wondering how your businesses validate a VAT invoice raised first time without accompanying a registration certificate copy. For example, if company XYZ sends a VAT invoice with VAT ref no: 123456789, how do you make sure 123456789 belongs to XYZ itself. To speed up the payment process, sometimes its difficult to send…
healthy food business...
i get fed up with burgers and chips and wonder what people would like to find more in fast food healthy alternatives. i am thinking of offering fresh fruit/veg smoothies but would also like to offer some food options - maybe such as omelettes and wonder what moneysavers would like to see . also i believe a lot of…
Free Tickets - National Franchise Exhibition - NEC Birmingham
National Franchise Exhibition NEC, Birmingham 5-6 October 2007 Includes Growing your own Business Instructions for free tickets here, You will still have to pay for parking though.
...Short-Term Business Idea??
Hi, I dont have a business idea....that im looking for? I do maybe have some components for an idea and if something comes from it then that would be great. Currently on an extended vacation in the US(here for another 4-6weeks). Have some free time, computer access, US address....is their something i can do bearing in mind…
Free samples charity christmas cards for biz
www.charitycards.org You can get corporate and bespoke cards from this site, they do free samples, browse the catalogue and click on "add sample to basket" I requested quite a few, not sure how many you are allowed though. Then when you have them in your basket you just have to enter your details (business details, name…
Overdraft Interest increased by 122% - Help
Hello all, Looking for some help/advice. We run a small Ltd company which has been trading for 2 years now. We originally set up an overdraft of £15k as our only borrowing (with hindsight this was a bad idea). We have used this fully during this time going into credit and then using the money in the business to help with…
Reduced tax for home based business ?
Hi, I'm a sole trader working from home. My study is used 90% of the time for the business. Does anyone know what amounts I can deduct from profit for electricty, gas and perhaps even floor space etc ? Any help gratefully recieved as the IR web site is next to useless ! Thanks
Ebay Store?
Hi, does anyone have any experience of running an ebay store. I would be grateful if you could let me know the pro's and con's as I am thinking of starting to sell some of my products on there as well. Thanks in advance. :D
where best/cheapest to get liaibility insurance when
you are setting up a catering or other business? thanks in advance.
Help needed for Airline Ticket selling
Hi guys i like to know if someone who is already doing Airline selling job can please give me the right direction of Getting IATA agentship and will they provide the system that i can book ticket directly by my self Thanks
Importing
Anyone got some experience of importing stuff into UK. I like the idea of importing goods and selling them. I like to cut out all the middle men. But I haven't got the first clue. I live near Barry in South Wales and Cardiff, both of which have docks. I won't specify a product, because I have a few ideas. I'm interested in…
Interest on business loans
Is it tax deductable? That's what the HSBC website seems to imply. If it is, then I don't need to waste time finding a competitive interest rate, do I? :confused:
Advertising on Cars - your advice please
Hi there I have my own website which shows details of a children's book I have self-published. I would love to promote the website address and thought maybe I could use my car. Do you have any advice/ideas of the best way to do this. Simple A4 paper on inside of back window or get long website address car sticker? Would…
Website Designers
Has anyone got any recommendations for a good website design company, preferably in Hants or Surrey? Thanks
free eshops for selling tshirts
Hi I have come across a couple of sites that offer free eshops to sell your designs on tshirts and other items on - the process is you design t shirts etc and promote your "site" and they print and supply for a percentage or fixed amount per item, it seems a good idea as an add on for any existing sites or businesses with…
anyone know of any good catering forums?
thanks in advance.
broadband - business or personal?
I am looking at broadband options - (been on dialup and work intranet for too long!) It seems that for a similar price you can get lots of free support and in some cases more download GB with Business broadband. does anyone use business broadband as a first choice ?

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