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Accepting payment online
Hi, I'm about to start selling greetings cards on my website again. Previously I've used Paypal shopping cart to accept payments but I was wondering if anyone knows of a cheaper alternative. Tanks :)
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bank charges
have just heard from Nat West to say they are putting up our bank charges by approximately 135%, obviously not happy about this and am looking around for another bank, we already have an personal current account with Barclays, and their charges are a lot better but Santander are offering free banking, but they seem to have…
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which web hosting to use
Hi there, I am in the throes of starting a new business venture which I will need a website for, this will really only be for giving information about the service I will provide and to showcase designs of a product that I will also be selling. The two arms of this venture do somewhat go hand in hand and are both stemming…
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Directory advertising - Locksmith and other trades
I am a self employed locksmith that has always advertised in the thomson local and yellow pages. This year saw yellow pages drop all the free adverts from its directory and iv just heard thomson will be following suit next year. I had a conversation with sales rep and she says its to encourage more people to do paid…
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My business. Funding...
Hi I started a small business 4 weeks ago, so its very early days. I started it with my friend who has been in business for 25 years, she owns her own London play centre, and I have no business experience, so its helped. Its a car leasing business. Basically its very profitable the way I am doing it, but at this rate, it…
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Proven & Reasonable Audio conferencing
Hi fellow savers, I am in need of a UK/US based company who can give a audio conferencing facility. I have at a time use ACT conferencing. Can i get a better deal here in UK? Cheers
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Setting up Freelance with a full time job
Hi all, i work full time as a Graphic Designer and have been offered some freelance work which i will complete on the weekends and evenings. There could potentially be a lot of work some of which my wife can help out with. The work will be completed from home and there is no outlay for this business as i have all the…
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Opening a branch in the US
I am part owner of a business that is currently doing quite well for itself and we're looking to open another branch. We've looked at a number of different locations and have been closely looking at a few areas in the US. I am struggling to get my head round visas. A friend of mine advised me that having a business that…
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Which bank account for PTA?
Not sure if this should be here or in the banking thread, but hope someone can help. Ive recently found myself a co-opted chair of the newly formed PTA at school. Its a steep learning curve and i feel swamped with all the things im expected to know. I have a two money related problems: The old PTA disbanded leaving little…
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Cheapest Way To Set Up Chain of Websites
I am thinking about starting my own business by setting up a chain of websites (say five to begin with). However, I do realise that the cost of paying for both web hosting and domain names will soon add up. What I want to know is this: do any of you know a cheaper way of setting up five online businesses without paying…
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Dedicated phone line for Streamline
Hi we've just signed up for a Streamline deal but the paperwork says the line can't be shared with a burglar alarm line (which we have). This is a pain and presumably means we need to get another line in just for the Streamline which obviously puts the cost up by a considerable amount. Or does it - can anyone suggest the…
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Facebook E-commerce Page.
Hi, I've just had a phone call offering me a 50 page facebook e-commerce business page for £99 a year. Now i already sell on facebook through my normal facebook business page and to be honest sales aren't that great. They're better in my Ebay shop but then the fees for that are massive. I'm just wondering if anyone has one…
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Starting up online typing services company
Hi everyone, I don't go on here very often so not sure if this is the right place but here we go anyway! I have just set up an online typing and transcription services company and my DH has put together a brilliant website. We are trying to get the ranking for the search engines higher and have posted on various business…
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Staff hoping to take over business
We recently found out that the owner of the business we work for is thinking of selling it, and very quickly too, it's not been made public but he has 2 offers already (one from local people he knows who want to keep it as is including all the staff; and one from a chain who lease other buildings from the same landlord and…
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Advice on lease renewal for charity please
Hi all, I am a trustee of a charity that leases a building from another charity, our formal lease has expired and we are negotiating a new one, the landlord has suggested we sign a memorandum of understanding to continue the terms of the lease rather than foramlly sign a new lease, partly to save the cost of having a…
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Outdoor banner advertising?
Hi, has anyone tried advertising outside above shops with big banners? I was thinking that there are some high streets with a very high footfall and it would be great to get some exposure there. Wondered if anyone else has tried it and results. Thanks,
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Starting up on my own?
Hi, I have been working as a cleaner after being made redundant,I do my job well,and as a result I have had several people interested in me doing cleaning for them(Big companies) at different locations,I need to bill them etc and set up a website(Which I can do myself)but,what is the best way to go about this?Want it to be…
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phone and broadband
I need a phone line and broadband connection for a shop I am taking over. Talktalk seems to have a very good business package at £25 per month for unlimited calls and line rental. However it would still be cheaper to have their domestic package. Do I have to sign up as a business and are there any advantages to a business…
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Accountants fees
I have recently set up a limited company - myself as sole director and shareholder. I am looking for an accountant to raise weekly invoices to recruitment agencies and look after all the accounts year end and corporation tax return (payroll etc...anything else I haven't thought about) What price is a good deal? Not sure…
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Is anyone a plumber/heating engineer?
I know its a strange question on this board but you willl be glad to know I dont want advice on a leaky tap or faulty boiler! :D I am actually after advice re: ACS etc.... In a nutshell...My husband is/was a plumber and heating engineer. For horrible reasons he has not worked for 6 years. He is absolutely desperate to go…
