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google local business centre -
for anyone who wants to advertise their business , have a look at this link for the google local business centre - http://www.google.com/local/add/analyticsSplashPage?hl=en-gb&gl=gb
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Whats allowable for tax puposes
im starting a small business and would like to know of a good source of information for finding out what i can claim against my profits tax-wise - i have an accountant who will be sending in my tax return but i dont want to be trying to claim for things that are ridiculous and also dont want to miss out on things i could…
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Help needed on starting biz up
Hi I am wanting to start up an online business selling sweats/fudge online and are unsure exactly where to start I have some really good recipe ideas and have some knowledge of web design be it basic but that’s about it .Also could I get government grants/loans, any help would be most appreciated Michael
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Help with non paying customers in Ireland
Hi all, We have some customers in Ireland (note, we're b2b) who aren't paying their invoices, and wanted some advice on the best way to chase the debt. Letters/calls have amounted to nothing. Anyone had experience with Irish small claims or similar? Thanks, Raj
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Business account
My bf is a trainee driving instructor, is self-employed and is a limited company. We are still trying to get the hang of what to do, and he was told you had to get a business account, which he did. For a while now he hasn't been to busy so money is abit tight, we are just managing to pay things like car hire, agency etc…
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Self employment NIC class 2, small earnings / loss
I wonder if someone can help me with a query regarding class 2 national insurance contributions? I am employed full time PAYE, and also registered as self employed for a business started in Sep 08. Since registering as self employed, I've been receiving bills for class 2 contributions. I'm embarrassed to say that as yet I…
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Mobile DJ & Karaoke
SO question is: We started helping out doing the Odd karaoke and disco about 6 months ago, This has now grown to 1 -2 gigs a week and each gig we (myself and G/F) get paid about £150 total. We both currently work with full time jobs. When does this casual hobby become deemed as a business. And do I have to register as a…
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VAT help
Hi, Im filling in my first VAT return for the period 1st Nov - 31st Jan, just wondering, when does this need to be completed by? My VAT return has a due date of 07 Mar 2010 on it. Is this when the return needs to be done by or when the payment needs to reach them? Also, can I reclaim VAT on purchases that I use to make…
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Helping redundant folk in the uk
Last year i was made redundant and was shocked by the lack of help out there for folk in this position. Since then i have been trying to set up and organise a site where folk in a similar situation look out for each other . .helping folk to help themselves. At present I have set up a site and have a number of people…
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Basic UK service contract templates?
Hi all, been a while since i was last here. Anyway, I have a bit of a problem. I have been offered an ongoing commission based marketing contract* by one of my website clients. Basically its a % of all sales driven through the new website I developed for them. Problem is neither me or the client have done this before. I…
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Self - assessment - Help with tax year end
Hi, I'd love some advice please. I registered for self-assessment with HMRC online from the 10th December 2007, and (apart from NI demands) have received no further communication from them. Last week, I asked them to send me my Unique Taxpayer Reference, which they've done and I'm now registered and set up to do my return…
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Phone Contract through Business Expenses?
Really simple question (I hope). I have a mobile phone that I use for personal use and for my business. I'm planning on getting a 2nd phone contract that will be solely used for business (a better type of phone for emailes etc). As the phone would solely be for business purposes, would I be allowed to log the monthly…
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Need a business logo/motif
Hi I really hope someone can help point me in the right direction. I've decided to start up a little business doing mobile beauty therapy (very part time due to having another job and young baby) Now I'm going to start with family and friends and hopefully use them as an 'advert' but I know that I need to do some business…
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How Long Should I Keep VAT and Business Records?
My piles of business invoices and records are getting enormous going back to 1997. Can I safely get rid of masses of invoices, etc. after six or seven years? I could make very good use of the space freed up if I just kept brief summaries of sales and expenditure. Does the statute of limitations apply or could there be…
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Different number for vat
Anyone know of a different number I can call for the VAT I need to set up a payment plan to pay my VAT as the latest quarter is higher than expected. My accountant gave me a number but it's hopeless, I tried all afternoon to get through and when I eventually did get through to someone he said, "I can't authorise that so…
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Deregistering for VAT
I am deregistering for VAT on the 1st Feb and need some help in account for VAT on stock held. I will have on hand stock that was purchased: · Before I was registered for VAT · Whilst I was registered for VAT, at 15% · Whilst I was registered for VAT, at 17.5% I am able to account for all of the stock in terms of what was…
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building a directory style website??
Quick question about websites. Does anyone know a way of making a goodlooking directory style website thats quick and easy and doesn't involve paying a fortune. Want to be able to offer a basic listing, a paid for premium listing and a have your own page on our site type thing. Also want to be able to offer a choose which…
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First year of trading & stock!
hello...first of all i have to thank all the people that so kindly answered my previous threads...thank you very much for your help!! Much appreciated!! i know now that you have to calculate the cost of sale, however i was wondering one thing. 1) when i started the business (i mean the first year of trading) i did not have…
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notice to quit business premises
Hi, i wonder if anyone can help me with something i know nothing about. My brother has worked for himself for the last 6 years. Now due to a couple of factors he is having to give up work, mainly due to the fact that his wife is very ill and needs constant care. His lease for the premises is up in April and he has given…
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Net66 - google advertising
I have just been approached by Net66 asking me to commit to a six month contract with them whereby they will optimize my website with a view to getting it on the front page of google. Been approached by other companies and ignored them all as they have demanded money immediately and guaranteed my website being on the front…