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Buying from China
Hello everyone, just wondered if anyone could give some advice? I have been looking for a supplier and have found a company offering a good price in China via a well known trade website (not sure if can name it!). Now, im new to all this so has anyone had experience of buying from China, import costs (so far i think i…
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Dumping Marketing Material
Hi Guys, I have about 5000 postcard style leafelts from a previous marketing campaign which cannot be used now. They're taking up space in our office so I was wondering if there are any rules with regards to how I can dispose of them and/or recycle?
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NI for self-employed - confused about this?
How does this work? Is it a set amount per month or a percentage as you would normally pay as a salaries employee? We both work in other jobs and pay NI. Trouble is our new business is possibly not even going to make a profit in the first year. Can someone explain how the NI works?
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Ideas on Van purchase please
Could I please ask for advice on the purchase of a van. I'm in the process of starting a new business. I need to buy a specific vehicle, a Ford Transit Long Wheel Base, High Roof van, with twin rear doors and side loading door. List price is about £26k + VAT I need to get one that is as new as possible as I will be…
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Receiving a one off payment for some work..
Hi I wonder if someone could help me. My other half is a software developer and works full time for a company. One of his friends has been offered a contract of a small project for which they would each receive around £3,000. If this goes ahead and he receives this money, can someone please advise what he has to do about…
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Accountancy Package for self employed builder - no employees
Please can anyone recommend a straightforward accounting package - for invoices / expenses and VAT returns. Thanks in advance ..
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What Start-Up Business Banking Account Should I Choose? Abbey or A&L??
Hi Everyone, I am in the process of setting up a new business and am currently looking into business accounts for start-ups. From my own research I have come to the conclusion that Abbey and Alliance & Leicester seem to offer the best deals to new business start up like myself however what are the advantages disadvantages…
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Landlord putting up TO LET sign before we're gone
I have given my notice to quit a commercial property i have been letting. The landlord has written back confirming dates and stating that he has requested a To Let sign be put on the building now. Surely he has to wait til I have vacated the property or ask my permission? Does anyone know what the legalities are in this…
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Merging 2 limited companies
Hi I currently run 2 limited companies (my husband & I are directors of both). We set up a second company when we started a new business (retail) and wanted to keep things separate (also issues of childcare vouchers, etc. which were relevant at the time but not now...) We're looking to take out a commercial mortgage on a…
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Self assessment question???
I'm sorry this is probably a really daft question (!) but as I registered as self-employed in September 2009, up until then I have always been employed, do I have to complete an online self assessment this year - as in at the end of this month? (I'm all registered on the Gateway) or do I wait until next January and…
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Vat registration waiting times!
Hi I have just registered online for VAT, and according to their website, it takes 1-6 months:eek::eek::eek: Now I have read that I can invoice inc VAT and explain then re-issue when registered, but I'm not sure how keen new customers are going to be on this. Does anyone know, is this a time they quote to err on the side…
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Google Checkout v Paybal, which, or both?
Google Checkout v Paypal, which, or both?
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I'm only just too old for Prince's Trust who else can help?
I need to borrow about 2 or 3 grand so I can start my photography business. It's very frustrating. As I've been a stay at home mum for years we are on a low income, I know a bank would just laugh at thought of lending me money! I've been offered work I can't do because I don't have the money for all the equipment I need.…
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ok silly question but i have brain freeze question about vat
ok.. i know this is going to sound silly, but i have had a brain freeze with this cold weather.. is it me or my business that is vat registered? so if i started another business would i have to pay vat there too?
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Thinking of starting a new service advice type of business - heeeelp!!!
Can I remove this thread as too many very very very negative replies from self made Net Cops.
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Subway Franchise...
Hey all, Basically I am 17 years-old, studying A-levels in Economics, Maths and Politics with an AS-level in Philosophy. Been offered University places at Russell/1994 Group Universities to study Economics. I am thinking of declining my University offers and going into employment for about 2years and then hopfully gaining…
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Accountant costs
Hi I'm in the middle of setting up a new business at the minute, est first year turnover of £70K I am confident with the structure, banking and administration, and a very basic grasp of the finances (ok day to day invoicing etc) but I am trying to consider if I need an accountant and at which point it would be most…
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where to find shelf supports
i have spent the festive season reorganising the office, saddo that i am. any way i have 2 large metal cabinets which are supposed to hold 4 shelves each. some how the support "bracket" "clips" have gone missing over the years and there are only 2 shelves in use. does anyone know where to get these supports, i have been to…
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RM Tracking on Google
If you put a Royal Mail tracking number into google.co.uk it recognises what it is and takes you straight to the page with its tracking info on the RM site. I find thiseasier than going to the royalmail.com and finding the tracking page. I understand that it may also work with Fedex, UPS and other carriers' numbers but…
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Information on copyright
Hi i'm thinking about making place mats from football cards and try to sell them would i need the cards makers permission to do this?
