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Fundraising with a family fun run or sports event
I am involved in running a non-profit organisation to support families with small children, and would like to set up a family fun run or other sports event as a way to raise some funds and encourage families in our group and our local community to get active. I am new to non-profit organisations and have lots of questions…
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Finishing being self employed
I am self employed, making and selling handmade crafts items on ebay. I wish to close my business down and try and find a job (become an employee). I don't make enough money with my business to justify continuing with it. Do I tell HMRC that I am shutting down when I make my last sale to my last customer? Or when I sell…
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ecommerce: free email news/tutorials
There is a lot of stuff out there, but I find that I don't have time to look for it, and go through a lot of info to find what I need. I've now found some useful sources with email updates, so the info actually comes to me! I like the fact that I get an email, it takes me 5 seconds to scan through and just click on a link…
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Sole Trader - I need a Cheap Accountant
Hi, i'm a Sole Trader of a Small Online Business which has only been going 6 months. I haven't set up any kind of Excel software for my accounts or anything (i just basically print out my invoices each month). My average transactions/Sales are probably only 20-30 each month but i haven't really got a clue how to do my…
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Online Shops: eBay, Etsy, Folksy, MISI...
Hi, I'm just looking for some advice. I have registered with eBay, Etsy and Folksy. I'm currently undecided about MISI. Are there any other online shops that I could register with? What are your opinions on the above shops? Which one would you rate 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th? Many thanks, Joanna x
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MSE News: Banks guilty of mis-selling to small businesses
"Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland have agreed to compensate customers in the latest scandal..." Read the full story: Banks guilty of mis-selling to small businesses
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BT Business are ruining my business
Hi all. I have had a BT business line and broadband account since Oct 2010 on a 24 month contract. As my new business is changing I decided to move into a new office within the same building but with more space. I informed BT who said it would take 10 days to get an engineer out to move the line (which did not need moving)…
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HMRC PAYE end of year late return fine
I've had a letter asking for a £100 fine for late submission of the end of year return. I thought I'd submitted it through the PAYE tools system but think I must have just done the test submission although I received an acknowledhment. I immediately submitted the right version as soon as I had a reminder from them earlier…
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Can I do this?
I'm pretty sure the answer is 'no' but here goes anyway... :D I live on the Olympic Road Cycle Race route, could I (or the kids) set up a stall in my front garden selling cold drinks?
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Buying a website listed on eBay
Is this advisable basically? The premise is that it appears to be a very flexible sideline business with what will likely be small earnings but quite passive earnings, putting in the time and effort whenever I have the time spare which would suit me. I'v been reading up on how to actually make money through a website but…
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Advertising/Promoting Your Business
Where is the best place to advertise/promote your business? Initially I want to give away the kind of items that I make but I need people to make them for. I did make a thread on here and 2 other forums but apparently it broke the rules so it was removed. I just don't know where else to go. I don't mind paying a small fee…
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Marketing ideas?
Any ideas on how best to market a small business on a limited marketing budget? I'm starting up in the Derbyshire area. Free marketing ideas would be ideal,any ideas?
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promoting on Twitter and Facebook
has anyone had positive result advertising their small business on either of the above or is it hype and a waste of time? A relative is a piano tutor and was contacted by a company offering promotion services on both, but she would do it herself if there were real benefits.
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Which planning sandwich shop hot & cold
I own a sandwich shop which sells hot and cold sandwiches. You can either eat them inside or take them away. We also do jacket spuds all can be washed down with a cup of coffee or a can of coke etc The shop currently has A1 Planning A1 Shops Shops, post offices, travel agents, hairdressers, funeral directors, internet…
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Small Business Rates Relief
Hello Everybody, My wife has recently opened a business (a Cafe) and we would like to apply for a small business rates relief. The requirement is that this is the only property she owns. She opened it with her business partner (let’s call her person B) who’s boyfriend (person C) owns a business as well (his own Cafe).…
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suggest an commercial dishwashing machine please..
Hi All! Our welfare centre currently uses a Meiko 530F washer machine, but it's worn out, so need a new one! Any ideas where a good supplier of similar or better machines may be please? Prices seem to range from a few hundred to few thousand, so any input welcome! Thanks in advance VB
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Question on starting a business in Turkey but based in the UK
Hi all, My wife and I are seriously thinking about starting up our own business and working for ourselves. It has always been a dream of mine to do this but I realise, that preperation and research is vital before I even make any steps at all towards achieving this! That being said, we are looking to starting a business…
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Choosing an e-learning portal
Can anyone recommend an e-learning portal provider that's affordable & easy to use? I know there are lots out there, would like to have a recommendation though. I have some Level 3 (A level standard) courses that I'd like to run online. Vix
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Web Designer Going Freelance
Hello, After long deliberation I finally handed my notice in last week at the company I have been with for 2 years as a web designer. My salary has stayed the same (£18k) the whole time with no sign of progression despite me working unpaid overtime. I've been doing websites and design work for family/friends in the…
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Insuring my garden office?
I am in the process of getting my lovely lovely garden office built (can you tell I'm excited, LOL!) - in fact they are out there right now, beavering away in the sunshine - but it suddenly occurred to me, what about insurance? Obviously I won't leave my laptop in there overnight or anything, but there will be furniture in…