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Can anyone explain - bank insist on two separate business accounts.
Could anyone help me understand this recent bit issue I came across when trying to open a bank account with HSBC? I am a freelance sole trader, and for the first few months was using my personal bank account to receive money from customers. Now things have started to get more regular, and my accountant advised me to set up…
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Liability quotes?
If this is the wrong section then a mod please feel free to move. It's that time of year when my business insurance is coming up. Previously I was with Simply Business, the cover price and package suited me fine before but now I want to see if I can squeeze a few pound out of others. Can anyone suggest some good starting…
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Setting up a business (US company, in UK)
Hi guys Apologies if this is a bit muddled; i'll try to explain it easily as possible. I have been offered a job working for a new US company who is launching their first product world-wide. They have an office setup in America, and are wanting a UK branch that handles build, tech support and shipping of the products…
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Newbie. Where do i start
Hi recently been made redundant and I want to start an online business. I already have my idea of what I want to sell. Can anyone give me information/links on where/how to start
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Start a parent company or change current company name?
Hiya, I currently am a freelancer and own a limited company that basically pays me, and buys my equipment, and pays tax at the end of every year (this part is sorted out by my accountant). I'm looking into starting a collective with some like minded friends, and think it would be good if we all traded under one company…
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Corporation Tax Fee Advice
A friend of mine has asked me advice as I work in accountancy however this is not something I know anything about. She has a small dog grooming / walking business which was set up officially as a Limited company. For a year or so she was quite unwell and didn’t do much business. It was costing her money to keep running as…
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spreading the word locally
I have started up an ironing service. I have realised there are no shops near me that have boards or spaces in the window for local businesses to advertise which is disappointing I have started putting leaflets through doors locally but find this a very slow process with no response yet. I just wondered where else I can…
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Staff contracts
Hi 1. Can I write the contract myself ? 2. Do I need to do anything with the contract to make it legal ? 3. The contract is important, if it is broken it will result in staff disaplinery or the sack, it will also need to be referred to if the other party does not pay any outstanding debts to my company, the other party may…
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Advice on finding an accountant please.
I set up my own Self-employed business (sole trader) almost 4 weeks ago and it has really taken off :) I am looking into finding an accountant, but have no idea how on earth i do this. What questions should i ask them? Is there anything like a governing body that i need to check they are registered with? How often do i…
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PO Box Question?
Hi All Firstly if this is in the wrong place please feel free to move - and pls accept apologies! I am in the process of setting up my own handmade jewellery company and need to get a secure address or PO box number. The post office PO Box numbers are quite expensive and I wondered if anyone has had any experience of using…
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Has Martin reviewed Worldpay Zinc machine for very small businesses?
I read about this machine in the Mail online today and it could be just what I'm looking for. As a therapist, I currently take payments from clients of between £30-£75 by cash or cheque, and sometimes internet banking, but I'm often asked about card payments, as people don't like to carry too much cash around and see…
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Do I set up a charity or Business?
Dear All, I have an idea which I would hope would raise a fair bit of money for cancer related charities/researchers/hospices. I have read the information about setting up a charity which seems fairly straight forward. However, my stumbling block is the employment side. Start Quote 'Don’t forget that trustees cannot be…
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Calling all dog groomers!!!!
I have some money put aside for a rainy day but am contemplating setting up my own business. Being completely new to the whole thing and having worked in retail as a manager for ten years I'm wondering if I'm just thinking silly!! I am thinking about a mobile dog grooming business, but am wanting advice please on if this…
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Free postage
I want a card that I can send out to customers and I want them to be able to post it back to the company for free. How ? Thanks
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Franchises
Hi I am trying to find some more info re franchises, specifically at the moment regarding ... finances I have seen info which states there are some extra/different responsibilities around this, and advise to speak to an accountant, obviously I will be speaking with an accountant but would like to gather some info now to…
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Paintballing land rent
Hopefully someone can answer this How much would a prospective owner of a paintballing business expect to pay for renting out farm land. Would it go by business success? Ie a certain ount per booking?
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Opinions/ Advice Plz?
Hi All I need some feedback please... So I opened my burger bar/ coffee bar yesterday in a busy town centre. There are so many people passing. :cool: We took £10 the first day and £35 today, that's taken not profit. Is it too early to worry and look at closing? Everyone has been telling me that it takes time. But I'm quite…
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How do I get my certificate of incorporation?
Hello, Have incorporated an Ltd with companies house online, the bank want the certificate of incorporation to open a business account. I have logged in and looked around but the only reference to this certificate I can find is to "re-order paper certificate of incorporation" of which there are some rules, one of them is…
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Finding a solicitor
I need to find a solicitor to read over a new lease on my business premises. I also need some advice on this: whether to sign a new 5 year lease, break clauses, whether to see out old lease with 2 years remaining or I have also be given the option to buy. How much does a solicitor charge for a) advice b) reading lease? How…
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HMRC Direct Debits
I have set up a DD to pay my VAT and it works very well. I file a return at the end of each quarter and my job is done. HMRC then take the required amount exactly on the due date and I don't have to run the risk of forgetting to make the payment. I have decided to do the same with PAYE (quarterly) and CT but, when I go to…
