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Camera not collected problem
Hi I run a small business repairing camera equipment.I had a customer bring a camera to me in Aug 2008 for a repair.I inspected it and found it needed a circuit board.It was uneconomical so I spoke to him and said I may get a 2nd hand one in.After 2 weeks he phoned me and I spoke to him and said that one hadnt come in and…
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Starting new online business help please?
Hi. I am currently in the process of setting up a new online business. I've set up the website, method of checkout, advertising, privacy policy, returns and guarentee laid out, but what else do i need before i can legally start trading? Thanks for any advice :beer:
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Hobby into business
Hello guys, first post on here. I'm contemplating earing a bit of money in my spare time next year as a sole trader doing something that is currently a hobby. Eventually I would like to turn it into full-time employment. I currently have a full time job. My question is, I have bought over the years some reasonably…
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I need an accountant to answer some questions
I need an accountant to answer some self employed (running 2 businesses) based questions. Any accountants here willing to help please?
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Commercial Landlord - New and need some reference
Hi, I inherited a commercial building with business tenants and I need to find an official reference for when I deal with the tenants. i.e what rights do I have dealing with a situation and what do they have. Does anyone know of an official guide or similar? My net searches seem to throw up sites for advice but I'm not…
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Cheapest way to accept online payments
Hi I'm just wondering what the cheapest most cost effective way to accept payments online is. I want to set something up for my husband's business that will be quicker and more secure than just asking people to post us a cheque. The business does not have a high volume of transactions, and generally it will be for mail…
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moving business money to get a better rate
Hi All; this is my first post and im looking for a little advice I have just set up my first business this March. this year. It is a limited company and follows the usual and correct routes. Now i have built up a some profit within the business but the current bank I am holding the money in is paying me no interest. I…
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3 days off for a funeral
Hi, All I seem to be getting at present are problems !!! I now have a member of staff whos Grandfather died at the week end and the funeral is on 23rd december 09 in Windsor. Our business is in Manchester this is our busy time of the year. I dont allow holidays in December, but obviously she can have the time off, the…
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finding out commodity codes for imported goods?
Hi, Would appreciate any help about this please. I'm in the process of trying to set up a small business. I've already bought some stock from local suppliers and found a supplier of religious goods I wanted in Southern Ireland. I contacted Business Link for advice about this and they gave me the number of the Tariff…
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Is this a scam ??
Hi, I wonder if anyone knows anything about companys that say they can get your business rates reduced. We have been approached by one, and now are unsure of what to do, as they are asking for £460 upfront of us receiving any money. They have told us in person that we are definatly due a rebate, but in the letter it states…
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Bank accounts for business and personal
Could anyone tell me.... Am I allowed to use my personal bank account as my business bank account too (as in have both personal transactions and business transactions all in the same account) and then just seperate the personal from the business during accounting / return / expenses books? Reason is I can't get another…
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Sole trader of LTD Account
Hi, I'm in the process of setting up my company. I will be providing managed Computer maintenence plans, data backup plans and computer support to both businesses and home users. The dilemma I have is whether to setup as a sole trader or a LTD company. I really like the idea of a sole trader, due to the benefits and my…
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opinons on one man band wording on website (easy question)
Hi all, It'll be very interesting to hear your views, I've been an employee for too long now and have decided to go it alone. I'm going to be providing construction drawings, surveys and so on. Thing is, I don't know whether I should refer to 'we' on my website, like most do. Or if I should be honest and just say 'I'? As…
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Expenses - a simple question?
Hello All, I started a business this year, so i'm yet to have to complete a tax return, but i want to get ahead of myself and get prepared. My business is small, and home based, however i am likely to make a profit of a few thousand this year. I've been keeping receipts for all materials i purchase to make my products,…
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Wanting to start my own ebay shop, Advice please
Hi guys Wanting to start my own ebay shop selling confectionary mainly. Pick and Mix sweets etc. I have looked at some of the competition on there so far. And the sales amounts per day are significatly higher than I expected. I am in need of advice however as I am unsure as to where I need to start. My ambition is to open…
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does a playgroup serving food need a food
hygiene certificate? thanks in advance for any tips! just thinking of doing one on a saturday morning and maybe part of the day only at mo. thanks
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can i put road tax on my expenses
Just wondered if i can claim the money on business vehicle road tax as an expense. Never thought about it before and if i can then every penny counts :-)
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Claiming Back Class 2 NI
Hi all, I started Self Emplyoed around June this year and was paying my own Class 2 NI. I then got issued with a Certificate of Exception after i had allready paid some towards my NI. Can i claim any of this back that i had paid before i got this Exception due to small earnings. Chris
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Starting up Self-Employed. Is my ideas on NICS/Tax correct? help please
Hi, I am starting up as self employed next year. As a make-up artist. My profit is going to be at £4,000 for the year most likely. I definitely don't think over that amount. Am I right in thinking the following?: 1. I can become exempt from paying Income tax because I don't hit the personal allowance. 2. I can become…
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Which VAT Rate?
I have a 30day account with a company. If I order now and get a delivery this month but actually pay in January will I pay at 15 or 17.5 per cent?
