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Benefits of buying new verus second hand van?
Can anyone please tell me in an idiot proof way what are the poistives/negatives of buying a new company van versus a second hand van. We need another vehicle and have been told that you can claim some tax relief on a new van but tbh I dont really understand it. If anyone could advise I'd be very grateful. Thanks
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Some advice please - non paying customer
Hi I'll try to keep this as brief as possible as it is a long story. This is on behalf of my partner, but basically he did some work for a guy (young lad, fresh from uni, set up his own business, had a lot of advice from my partner etc), in the beginning he was paying, then the payments were reducing, but he still wanted…
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Another company using my name!!
Hi I recently registered a company name after checking that the name & domain weren't in use, let's say Abacus Ltd. However another company which is registered as Abacus (UK) Ltd. is advertising in the Phone Book, Thomson & some online directories as Abacus Ltd. What can I do about this? I notice from the Companies House…
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yell.com £200 per year good value ?
hi everybody , i would like to ask you all some advice again .i have just had a call from yell.com to advertise my events coffee business with them .it would cost £200 per year but that would get me high up on the search list in the catagory i need to be in. iam so sick of spending dead money on advertising its a big drain…
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Sole Trader: do I need to re-register for other type of work?
I am already registered as Sole Trader for computer work I do. Occasionaly, though, I a get a bit of work as a musician and embroiderer and I'm not sure what to do with regards to filling out the tax forms, as well as informing the IR about the type of businesses. The embroidery work brings in less than £100 per year, and…
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New Career or Farce?????
Hi All. I have a feeling this maybe a long winded question. I do Apologies.!!!! I have recently been forced out of the best Job in the world! unfortunately the company i worked for joined forces with another company, and changed all the Job roles and work force. We were all offered other positions but it wasn't for me. I…
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Asset finance
Has anyone had any experience with this? we have a problem that has been dragging on for over a year now in that because we signed an agreement but the goods werent delivered but the money was released to the supplier on the brokers say so (that it had been delivered) presume so he could get his fat commission, we are now…
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Best bank account for International Trade
I am looking to set up a business selling niche small form factor PC from Korea. I have researched the market and the majority of sales will be from Business customers. The points I am unclear one is the payment side. Abbey National looks like the best business account for me but I will need to buy the devices in dollars…
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Pat testing business
I work for a large company doing Pat testing (Portable appliance testing) I'm thinking of setting up on my own, it's easy work. Anyone doing it?
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Business Start Up allowance!!
hi all not sure if correct section. My hubby was on jsa contribution based up until july 2007. He has recently started his own business. September 2007. Somebody mentioned: BUSINESS START UP ALLOWANCE Any ideas what this is ?? Any additional help would be great as we are paying out so much at the moment:mad: Thanks
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DSM Media - help! Have I fallen for their scam again?
Hi Has anyone heared of DSM-media? They get businesses to advertise in local resteraunt menu guides? They have recently been to see us and taken an order from us for adverts in a local resteraunt menus. We were cold called and the advisor said we were under no obligation, did not have to decide before the rep had left and…
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Tegometal Best Prices?
I've made a list of items adds upto around £300 ish I would like to know if anyone knows where has the best price? It is all the same product so it would simply be down to price really no massive rush for it
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Ltd. company - profit-sharing with a partner?
I've just formed a limited company & have allocated 67% of the shares to me and 33% to my husband. I have a friend really interested in working with me & I don't know whether my best option is to issue more shares & make her a director so that she'll be paid for some of her time but will also work in her own time knowing…
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How do I offer self-employed work?
I'm starting up a new company & looking to recruit some agents. I'd liek to offer them the choice of either being employed, in which case they'll work set hours & deliver the work in a certain way & I'll provide materials, etc. or they can be self-employed in which case they'll be paid commission & offered a certain amount…
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Tax and travel expenses question.
I run dog training classes, for which I hire a Scout hall. The location is a 24 mile round trip from my home address (which is where my office is). I only use this hall for classes, one to one sessions take place at the owners home and local environment. My question is - is the Scout hall my 'place of work' and as such do…
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Yellow Pages - best deal?
Hi I know there are lots of posts about YP advertising but I wondered what was the best deal that people had managed to get? Is there much room for haggling with the sales reps? Do they come down much on list prices or add in extras? I'm waiting for a call back tomorrow so any advice would be much appreciated. Emmavix
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Self employment
Hi wondered if anybody had any advice! I am an experienced qualified social worker and have just given notice on my permanent job (managers a pain). I am in the process of signing up with a social work agency who will send my CV to different managers and try to get me work. They will get a cut from me working! My question…
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Fundraising for a Community Interest Company
Hiya. I have a bit of a challenge on my hands so am looking for some advice! I need to raise just under 300k. :eek: We are a community interest company currently setting up an employment project for people with Aspergers Syndrome. This is in the form of a specialist IT consultancy. I am applying for all the usual grants…
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Starting a Taxi firm - anyone done it?
Anyone got there own taxi firm? Just wanting to know who easy it is to start one or do you just get so bogged down with paper work all the time?
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Management Company - Banking Advice
we're a limited company set up to manage/maintain 24 flats. service charges are paid by owners 6 monthly. non-profit making organisation. The Co Sec has done a runner with the company's funds £9k so need to set up new bank account. Any advice would be welcome! Ideally no charges; a facility for the owners to pay by monthly…