-
Appointments - last min cancellations....
Never ceases to amaze me how rude some people are. Must have heard every story in the book as to why they suddenly have a huge drama and cant make their appointment Must admit usually kids is used. Good one this I guess. The thing is it happens so often that we KNOW its either changed mind, cant afford it, or just got…
-
Quick question about closing a Ltd Company
I have a dormant Ltd company which I want to close. I have filled DS01 and attached cheque for £10. Is that all I have to do or do I still need to file an Annual Return and pay the £14 for that service as well ? The letter fron CH is not very clear, it says to file a return but then goes on to say I can close the company…
-
Insolvancy practisers
Do these people always charge up front on a ltd company,we are struggling,and the guy we have been put in touch with,wants this amount before he wll help us,in he meantime we are having 24hr hassle,and are at wits end These people we owe money to,cannot understand that people have gone bust on ourselves,and we are also…
-
Tax seems very high
I've just done my tax return online and I've only made under £3000 profit for the year and it's come up with tax at £800! It's the first tax return I've filled in and I don't know if there is any sections which I've filled in wrong but without knowing the finer details - does this seem about right? It's over 25% of my…
-
Sandwich Business From Home Advice
Hi, Looking for some advice for my wife. She is looking to run a small sandwich/buffet type service from home on a irregular basis. She has a client who wants food on various dates. It will be a small type commitment run from home in the kitchen. What does she need to do and what does she need to have to get this up and…
-
Accountant Small Business HELP PLEASE!
Hello I am new here so please be kind with me! I am seriously considering/would love to buy a small ironing business I have been offered for sale but have the following accounts query and would love it if there is an accountant on here who could advise me which is the correct figures:- Example 1 - what has been provided to…
-
Advice about Franking Machines
Hi all, I am soon to launch a web shop to help with sales in my small business. I have comissioned a stand alone web shop and am also selling via a basic shop on ebay. I have a courier in place for products over 1KG but have many items that will need to be sent via royal mail. I have had quotes from several companies for…
-
Set up new Ltd Company opinions please
Hi I've been a sole trader for over 17 years. I'm thinking about setting up a new company doing a completely different business. My current accountant (who I am really happy with) wants to charge me about £300 to set up the new company. Does that sound a good deal? I see these online companies do it for 30 odd pounds…
-
Do I register for VAT
I hope someone can help me out with this as I phoned the Inland Revenue helpline to ask if I have to register for VAT and they didn't know the answer and suggested I 'google' it! I help run a Not-For-Profit Community Interest Company. The staff pick up disabled people in company cars and take them to the various activities…
-
Contract of Employment for Sole Trader with staff
Hi Just hoping someone will be able to help out - i've just started doing admin for a sole trader who has only just set up but has 4 employees and we're looking to put together a contract of employment for them. I have been given a template to use that was for a limited company so a lot of the text refers to 'the company'…
-
help plz. new start up having trouble with employment law surrounding wages
Hi, i'm planning to open a new social enterprise running events in the local community and i was hoping someone on here might be able to help me with an dilema i'm having regarding employment law. My issue is that i would like to have a small team (6) of recent graduates working on these projects and i would like to be…
-
I'm sure there's a way!
Hi all, I am currently looking for full time work which isn't going too well, and I am looking at completing my Graphics Degree online towards the end of this year. I have done a lot of work for sites like logodesignguru which basically run design contests. It's great if you win... but with so many people on there,…
-
Living Social / Groupon etc refunds and VAT, someone please HELP
I posted about this in another thread but thought it might do better in here.... I ran a Living Social deal last year (just like Groupon, KGB, Wowcher etc) Shortly after I closed the business and contacted them to refund the customers that had bought. I thought it would simply mean taking my share of the money that they…
