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equestrian business start up loan/mortgage
Hi I would like to start an equestrian business but don't know where to go for a loan. I have many years experience of running my own private yard (on my parents property) and riding my own horses but recently I have taken on a couple of clients who want me to produce their horses for competition/sale. I now need to buy my…
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SSG Recruitment (Support services Group) - Advise please
Hi My Son has seen an advert for SSG Recruitment - they help you set up a recruitment business and do all the admin stuff for 30% of money you get in. Was wondering if anyone has a business set up through them and if you can offer any insight - He hasn't contacted them as yet but dont see much about them online. If anyone…
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Who to use to send packages
Hi All Just in the process of setting up online shop, I will be selling fashion accessories, does anyone have any advice on the best way to send out packages. I was thinking royal mail but how safe is it or does anyone know of any cheap but reliable couriers. Ta
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Export
Hi everyone...........not sur eif this is the place to ask, but will appreciate any help at all. I have a very good friend and she is about to open up a Morrocan restaurant with her husband, and they want it to be authentic so wantt to get a lot of supplies direct from Morocco . Her husband is Moroccan so knows it would be…
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Business Classes?
Does anyone know if there are any classes on running a business suitable for someone working shifts, like at the Job Centre ect. I would like something that covers tax, accounting, legality's, insurance - that kind of thing. Thanks.
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Business Phone (BT Land Line) - Any Cheaper Alternatives?
Hi All, BT are currently charging me £44.61 + vat per quarter in line rental. I need to keep my existing phone number but would like to get the line rental price down. I hardly ever use the line for outgoing calls but do receive a fair amount of incoming calls. I also have a call diversion service in place with BT -…
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From Unemployed to Self Employed
Having been made redundant twice in the past year, I'm decided to try and get out of the construction industry. I'm currently claiming job seekers allowance. I have what seems like a good business idea. I've done some market research and have built myself a website. I had some business cards printed up as part of my…
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Accounts Start Date & Accounts Year End
Hi all, I am just testing some Accounts / Book Keeping Software and its asking for the Accounts Start Date & Accounts Year End. Am i correct that if i am Sole Trader that my accounts start date is the day i informed HRMC and. When would the year end by. Chris
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T&C's for online shop
Hi Guys Wondered if you could help, I am just in the process of setting up an online accessories shop. Could someone point me in the right direction of where i can get the t&cs, privacy policy etc from Thanks
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Customer Receipts
Afternoon all, I have just started up a Computer and IT Support Company as a Sole Trader and wanted to ask about receipts. When i get a call out and i goto a customer at home or work place should i issue a receipt onsite after payment by cash or cheque from a receipt book that you can buy from many shops or should i take…
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Website Design Company Name
I am looking for a name for my Webdesign Company, but stuck for ideas. I like things that are constructed from 2 names, for instance:* 2advanced * studio2000 Anybody with some creative ideas. Thanks Robert
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Business Work From Home Insurance
I sell via my website (and occassionally ebay) and am finding it near impossible to get insurance. Have searched the internet and tried all I can see but so far they say no because I hold stock at home or I sell some cosmetic items (made by manufacturers not me) and/or because I only sell via ebay and my website. I have…
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Meals on the company...?
Are businesses allowed to claim tax relief from Meals? For instance if An Employer wanted to treat the staff to a fancy meal out to celebrate a new deal, are they allowed to put it on the company credit card?
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Business Account problems!
I decided to take the plunge and set up my own business a few months ago, and recently opened up a Barclays Business account.It seems that little things have started off wrong. When I went into the my local branch of Barclays I met with the business manager,and he told me about the 18 months free banking, and the software…
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anyone else changing their working hours due to the hot weather?
just wondering if anyone has changed their working hours due to the hot weather? in my business our normal working hours are 8.30 to 5pm, but as its quite a physical job etc, over the next few days were starting work at 6am so we will be finished by 2.30pm. so hopefully it will be cooler that time of the morning...lol..…
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Ad vans
A friend has just started up with an Advan. you know the sort 20 ft long 15 ft high a board on the back of a truck. i suggested before starting that the legal side needed looking at, i thougth he would be fine so long as he parked the van and the driver stayed sat in it. he has been parking and leaving it unmanned. well…
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Bank accounts for a new charity Help please
Hi All, I have been appointed secratary for a new charity which will run summer projects for 9-16 yr olds so that Anti social behaviour can reduce ( hopefully) well anyway I am looking for sugestions to the best banks to open our account and any other tips you may have for us, you are all such great fonts of knowledge for…
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Additional Business Start Up
Hi there, This may be a daft question, but I have a small company on the go at the moment of which I'm the sole director and I think I have seen a gap in a different market place, my question is if I regester the second company with the same details as the first company is the original first company at risk if the second…
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Pension contributions
If a person is self employed, and their profit is £30,000, they then wish to make a payment of £20,000 into their pension scheme. Is that payment deducted from the £30,000, and they pay tax on £10,000. Where does this all go in the tax return?
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Working from home - Unlimited call options?
Hi I have just left my job (long story, not really an option to stay there) and I'm going to work from home so I need a telephone package for business. I currently have Tiscali free evening and weekend calls with broadband and my line rental is with BT. I am in a rural location and can only get a signal with Vodafone or…