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parcel delivery service
Hi all, new to the forum and seeking some advice. i run a sports supplement company, things have been going well and now i want to branch out and set it up as a web business, which means i'm going to need to use a regular parcel delivery service. i've had a look at the article but it seems more geared to one off items…
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Any experts regarding contractors?
My OH and I run a small Joinery/Building business. We use several contractors to do Electrcial, Plumbing, Joinery etc. depending on how busy we are or what work needs doing. All of the contractors have their own businesses and we use several of each trade (obviously we use the ones that can do the work when we needs it) We…
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Letter from the HMRC inv Ann Summers
First of all not sure if I've put this in the correct section so if I have then I do apologise. My wife's recieved a letter this morning from the HM Revenue and Custom regarding work she did with Ann Summers. My wife did do some parties for Ann Summers but she stopped doing them over five years ago due to myself being…
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Cheapest & Best Place for Company Formation? Need advice!
hi can some of you guys help me. I need some advice on which are the best websites for forming a company? There are so many out there, so if any of you can recommend me some reliable and ones which you have used. Thanks
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PAYE and business income - possible to combine tax allowances?
Thinking of starting a business around my 9-5 job for extra income. I work full time (38 hours) but my wife only works 14 hours per week, so earns a lot less than me. I understand that I would pay tax for the business after my PAYE earnings. As I am not far off the higher rate of tax in my job, earnings from the business…
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Churches with charitable status
How do they manage it ? I have been looking at the charity commission site , and one church has £35 million in the bank and 200 million worth of unmortgaged property , yet gave out 2 million to causes in its last accounts. Surely this can not be right ?
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Self Assesment, when is it up to?
Hi, Im new to being self employed and its almost time for my first tax return. I became self employed 1st Feb 2009, my question is, up to what date do my accounts need to be accounted for, until the 5th April 2009? Is that all I need to return tax for this year? Or can I go further into the year, say til september? Thanks
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new business name
I am about to venture online (ebay/amazon/play etc to start with, then full website in time) with a new business selling alternative accessories, body jewellery etc. and I am after a business name. I've come up with a few ideas but I just wanted some experienced input if thats okay! I am looking for something that won't…
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Accountants
I am thinking of parting company with our accountant for a number of reasons but am unsure what to look for in finding another. My hubby works as a sole trader and is in retail. Currently our accountant does the year end stuff plus self asessments but I feel they are charging quite a lot for not a great service. etc So how…
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Question re ownership of logo - company or designer?
Hi - I run a small business and got my logo designed by the designer at a print company and used their printing service as well. Looking around to get better deals in the current recession, I've found other printers who can do my printing for me at half at the price. When I asked the original printer for my logo he told he…
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Advice & where to go for.. Life Coaching insurance.
What insurance is needed for Life Coaching? Do you need "public liability insurance &/or professional indemnity insurance"? And what do they cover? How much would this about cost and who are the best companies to go for this? Are they any good life coaching forums that are UK based?
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Tips for importing from Japan?
DH seems to have made a contact in a reputable Japanese manufacturing firm - only by email as yet, but sounds promising. We have a business idea and wondered what needs to be done when importing goods from Japan - I had a look at a similar post on here (but was from China) and have had a look at the relevant Business Link…
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Enterprise Finance Guarantee - can it be used for property purchase?
Hi Anyone following my many recent threads will know that I'm trying to get a commercial mortgage. One broker just e-mailed to say that the extension of the EFG scheme may help us. Does anyone know whether such a loan could be used for a property purchase? I know that rates are higher but still lessthan the 9.9 - 4.9%…
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Bizz Energy debt
Hubby and I have small business premises, upon "moving in" we were bombarded with phone calls about our electricity contract, never having run a business before, we eventually gave in, after a month of daily phone calls and signed with Bizz Energy. Nightmare. Provided meter readings by email, phone, letter, automated…
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Business Idea
Hi all, Myself and a friend thought about selling alcohol to students but as a delivery service. We have been dwelling on this idea for months. There are not many around in our city and it seems like a good idea as a start. I know there are a lot of licence issues but has anyone actually done a business like this? It is…
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Streamline/RBS Worldpay and the FSB
Hi, I'm new to the site and have a few questions about accepting online payments and credit and debit cards for my business. It is a small business and cost is important. I understand that if I join the federation of small businesses I can get preferential rates with streamline and world pay. But membership is £150, what…
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Charity doorstop collections
Just got a quick question abotu charity collections, should charity ask for bank details on the doorstep ? im under the impression that they shouldn't. Reason i ask is my nan has either or knows someone who has been aproached by a person asking for bank details to make donations. Ive given her the number for non emergency…
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How to recruit Commission only sales people
HI Guys, My business (health insurance consultations) is <6 months old now and I really want to start building a B2B & B2C sales team around me so I can spend less time doing business development and more time doing what I do best, however, I can't afford to pay anyone a salary so it would need to be on a commission only…
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Generally speaking, which 'side' should earn more in a lease arrangement
Does this question make sense? For example, there is a business for sale leasehold. Lease is for 12 years, plus the rent. Business is reputable and should, in theory and touchwood, weather the current economic climate. Lease is £50K, negotiated every 4 years. Weekly rent works out at £3000 Person who takes on the lease…
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VAT 17.5% confusion
Hi, I worked about 15 days for someone last month, I need to invoice them this month, Im VAT registered, what VAT rate should i charge, 15% as that was the rate when i did the work, or 17.5% as thats the rate now when im invoicing them. Thanks
