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Promoting local business
Wife is launching a business (With me as dogsbody!) which involves running local indoor markets. We need to attract local business sellers, private sellers and also customers to these events. Does anyone have any tips or ideas for promoting such events? We have ideas and thoughts but we'd appreciate feedback from anyone as…
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Best deposit account or fixed rate business bond?
Can anyone suggest a deposit account or fixed rate business bond with a decent(ish) rate of interest and FSA protection?
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Merchant Accounts for Small Businesses
I have recently launched a business where I have the capability of accepting credit card payments online through my ecommerce site via PayPal... but I am now desperately needing to accept these face to face. Can anyone give me some advice about the best Merchant Accounts / PSP as I currently feel that I am going to get…
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Grants to help young people running small business
Hi all, I have inherited our family business as my father has passed away. At the moment i am trying to get van insurance but it is exceptionally difficult and expensive. I have contacted my dad's insurer who say they cannot transfer the policy into my name but the cheapest quote i can obtain so far is £1600 (with a £320…
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Mobile website costs?
Hi, First off, I am a long time reader of these forums but have never created an account to post until today. I have learnt a lot over the last year or so on here, and ultimately saved money : ) so thanks everyone for that. The reason I joined today is because I need some advice on Mobile Websites? I couldn't find any…
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what are the laws re playing radio in charity shop
Just started working in a new charity shop and they dont any music in the shop,not even radio.The one I worked in previously played the local radio station as they said this was the only thing we could play without having to pay for a music license. I did google this and am getting mixed info and also a mention of a change…
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Order fulfilment Service - Wanted Midlands based
Morning! So as I will be processing orders for my ecommerce besides having a full time job (working 45 hours a week), stuyding two languages, I am considering contracting an order fulfilment service once my business is off the ground and sales are coming in. Once again I would be grateful for recommendations on order…
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Potential clothing/accessory tags/labels
Hello, So my ecommerce is kind'ov of on its way. What im looking for is recommendations on where to go to get my label/tags for clothing and accessories (jewellery/belts, etc). Is there anyone in particular you have used that you would recommend? Many thanks :) PP
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Not to sure where this goes RE:business rates
Hi there I today have received a court summons for non payment of business rates on a property I currently occupy However before I even took the property on I exchanged e-mails with the small biz dept of the local council (luckily I still have these) Confirming my property was indeed and would remain 100% business rate…
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not for profit, board of directors
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but it was the nearest to my question. I am on a board of the directors where there are 6 of us running a not for profit board in connection with our property development. We have a rogue member who works in law and believes that she is right on every account. She regularly shouts…
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New Business Logistic Solutions
Hi Guys looking for a bit of much needed advice. To give you a little background on my business idea it involves the supply of building materials throughout the uk. I am currently in the industry and have looked at the competition online and i can get deals to match what is there, the problem is going to be distribution.…
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VAT on Delivery charges
Hi, I am registering for VAT on my new webshop and have to charge delivery charges for the items I sell. I have looked at the HMRC site for charging VAT and am now more confused. I am selling Tools online (which are vatable at 20%) but then I add on the delivery charge. Do I charge a straight 20% on this delivery charge. I…
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Capital Equipment Allowances and two jobs
I am currently in full time employment and thinking about starting a private limited company in my spare time. I don't suspect the spare time limited company will make any profit for the first couple of years, possibly longer if it gets sidelined too much due to time constraints etc. Is it possible to personally purchase…
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Best web based idea
What is the best web based idea, website for instance? I would like to start to make a bit extra to pay the bills.
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Tax query??
Hia, just wondering if anyone knows if people who are self employed pay the same tax as others? My partner has received her tax bill from her accountant for last year (2011/12) and it is huge… Way over what we were expecting. We have queried it with the accountant who said they’ll have another look, but they pretty much…
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SA not taking account of adjuested personal alllowance
Hi. My persoanl allowance for 2011/12 was £10140 (may tax code was 1014L), but when i do the online self assesment it assumes a normal personal allowance of £7475, and therefore thinks I owe a lot more tax then i due. Does any one know if it is possible to adjust the personal allowance online??
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Free/Cheap Epos for reatil
Hi starting new retail store concept need low cost or free epos software and hardware until able to afford more Any suggestions need to two terminals and one back office set up many thanks mitac
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Employing staff
Hello, before i start i just want to point out i have read 12 pages of a search on here, business link and the hmrc site and i still dont have an answer? Im obviously being stupid and have missed what i am looking for (as i highly doubt im the first to ask about employing staff!) so if somebody has an answer/can point me…
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Supplier requests payment for goods not received 7 months later
Earlier this year in January, I ordered a desktop PC and monitor screen from an online supplier, of which the PC was in stock but the screen wasn't. This was paid for by my personal credit card but invoiced to my company for expenses. The PC arrived shortly but the screen was still awaiting availability. I then managed to…
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Mailing list company has cheated me.
I had an account with a DMA registered mailing list data firm back in 2009 and deposited £500 with them which I'd only spent £100 at the time. I contacted them again today to start using it and they've told me that my balance was exhausted but I'm th only one authorised to access the account. I've asked them for a…