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Another Ltd Company Expenses Question
I had asked a question for which I had got good responses earlier. But I had a question which was related to the previous one, but thought to start a new thread on this I had made a 130 mile trip (260 round trip) to visit family and friends. Now it was a completely personal trip along with my family. Went and came back the…
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VAT reduction
What's the betting if the VAT rate is reduced, those of us on the flat-rate scheme get stuffed on it and lose out!
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Limited Company Expenses
I have got few expenses which were incurred during the set up and running of the Ltd Company. I do have reciepts for most of them, but have misplaced 2-3. I do have proof- the Credit card statements that I had bought them and it was purely for Company purposes and not for personal use. now my question is Can I still claim…
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Does a company secretary need to reside in UK?
I am currently in the process of deciding to set up my own business. Would anyone be able to tell me if a company secretary needs to reside in the uk? The reason I ask as I was going to ask my brother who is an accountant but he lives in europe Any help appreciated
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Business Credit Cards/Loans and Credit Reports
Do business credit cards and loans etc appear on your personal credit report?
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business bank with bad credit history
i am just in the process of setting up my own company, have registered as ltd ect. but i have bad credit and require a business bank, is there anyone that knows of a bank or society that will offer this service even tho i have bad credit
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selling a business
Hi, I need some advise again, my dad has decided to sell his aquatic shop, before the resession the shop was very succesfull with a very good turnover. The problem is he has not got the budget to sell through an agency, would this be something he could do himself? and how would he do this Also the books reflect the…
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ThirdSectorForums.co.uk
Thursday 20th November is Social Enterprise Day...could there be a better a time to launch a new online community for UK social entrepreneurs, charity professionals and volunteers? Third Sector Forums covers a wide range of topics, such as funding, accounts, legal issues, PR, marketing, events and training. We hope that…
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Web Designer / Programmer Marketing
Hi Everyone, I am currently setting up my business in Web Deisgn and Programming and I focus on CMS using Drupal et al and also designing eCommerce stores using Magento. Does anyone know, apart from google, a good way I can advertise myself? I am having a problem attracting clients. Thanks Braken
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Starting my own business
I've always wanted to run my own business from home. I've recently thought of a very good idea, which I believe has quite a large market from my own personal experience. It would be run online from my home in my spare time. No stock would be held. I currently work in an online editorial role, so I am used to dealing with…
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alternative use of premises
Hello, My daughter is just about to sign the lease on a premises she will be using for a dance studio. The main room is 20' by 30' with a waiting room 17' by 14' and a private kitchen area. There are 2 toilets, one for males and one for females. As the main hours of use would be after school times and weekends, I wondered…
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Book about saving tax?
I have a new small business and am shocked at my tax bill on what seemed like a small profit. I am a novice in all this and need some advice on reducing the tax I pay. i have read many post on MSE but would like to buy a book to help. Can anyone recommend one that is written in plain English?
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Suggestions on best forms of promotion to catch xmas rush?
Hello, My husband and I have recently opened an Hair Salon specialising in Afro Hair Styling and Hair Extensions. We are in a small town with very little direct competition. We would like to promote our Hair extension service as we are fast approaching xmas and new year (therefore lots of parties!). Does anyone have any…
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umbrella with logo
Hi, :) I wondered if someone could help me. I am looking into various ways of promoting my site and products and would be interested in having a few umbrellas that I could have some photos on and web address on. I have looked at various promotional product sites, but really can't buy the huge quantities that they ask for -…
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I'm a newbie that needs help asap!
Hi everyone I hope someone can help me. I have worked self employed for 12 months now renting a room above a hair salon, However in the next few weeks I am taking over the whole of the business. I am really struggling to find a company that will set me up a card terminal. I only have a "basic" business account because I…
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Attracting New Customers
Hi I run a small business online I need to start attracting new customers to my site I am having a sale and normally send a mailout to my current customers Does anyone know of a way to attract more/new custom to my website Any ideas will be greatly appreciated :D
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tricky situation - your opinions
i have a bit of a headache due to the credit crunch i work in the construction industry , i have my own ltd co i work with another man ( for 15yrs +) he helps me with my work and i help him with his we are not business partners the problem is that i've made a big effort to get customers 95% of the work we do is for friends…
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Hire Purchase
Does anybody know is there a way to freeze hire purchase payments or a way to make the repayments smaller? Could anybody advise me on this situation?:confused:
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PAYE and NI question
Hello, My husband has just taken on his first employee at our newly opened hair salon. We pay her the minimum wage per hour, but I was also wondering how I would work out her PAYE and NI contributions for her payslip? She only works three days a week at the moment, so based on this and the fact that we have only just…
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Online shops for sale
Hello Does anyone know of a website or can point me in the right direction of finding online shops/businesses that are for sale? Thanks :D