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Copyright Question
If a writer sells a piece of work (say, an article), and there is nothing specified about copyright/right to reproduce etc, do the rights stay with the writer or go to the buyer?
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is a virtual honesty box possible?
Hello! I stumbled across your Forum tonight researching a financial conundrum, and was hoping someone reading this might know the answer :) My friend would like to set up a virtual honesty box on a blog whereby readers could contribute to the running costs anonymously. She's keen not to know who's making the donations, but…
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How do I use Facebook to promote my business?
Good Afternoon Everyone Could someone be kind enough to explain to me how I could use Facebook to promote my business? How would I get the maximum number of people to view my Facebook page? Thanks in advance for your responses
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Good mentoring organizations (from experience(
I am looking to get some help with certain specific areas of a new startup that I have in mind - and looked at couple of places, only to be disappointed with them 'selling' stuff rather than trying to even look at what I am after. I understand there are lot of organizations out there (and can be googled), would would like…
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Where can I hire a salesperson???
I am looking to recruit a professional B2B salesperson and wondered where most of you advertise vacancies online. I know the usual social media, forums (gumtree/craigslist) etc. I have heard that mybusinessworks provide free 6 weeks with Reed and wondered if anyone knows of a similar deal. As I am starting out, I would…
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Newly Self Employed
Last year I declared myself self employed to HMRC, I've filled in the last tax years return, however when filling this year's I know looking at my figures that I've made a loss as I am still currently training and purchasing products, I was told that I maybe able to get a tax refund on the products I've purchased but I've…
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Taking payments from clients
I have a small hair extension business and take deposits clients via card machine from clients. The payments are taking two days to hit my account and if the client wants a next day appointment I have to order and pay for the hair that day, so in effect I am paying for the hair out of my own business bank account and then…
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Quick Q re VAT on postage
VAT isn't payable on Royal Mail postage so I shouldn't be charged VAT on an invoice for the Royal Mail charges element of a bill for storage & postage charges, is that right? Just been sent a lot of invoices after many months of chasing & noticed all charge 20% VAT on top of Royal Mail costs. Em
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Can I create my own company minute book?
Hi all, I would like to know if I can create myself a company minute book for my company. If yes, how? What it should contain exactly? Thanks
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2013-2014 Self assessment deadline
Hi all, I would like to know what is the deadline to submit online the self assessment for 2013-2014. Thanks
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Charge back fraud.
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has ever came across this and knows where we should look for advice? We have a small business which provides a service. Clients book appointments over the phone and leave a deposit with a card. We have to input all card details that are required, including security code etc. Then when the…
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Financial aid in business start up
My friend has a great idea which she wants it implement ( can't say but gap in market) and needs financial aid to start up. Rather than go the bank is there any thing like the princes trust but for older 30 ome things available. Needs approx £10,000 Tia
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Website - Cheap way of getting it up and running (with basket)
Hiya Guys, I've been running a small business on eBay and things were going great - but sales have started to drop now, I get lots of enquiries through my e-mail but I think I am making myself look a bit dogie as I have no website. (Paid and hosted but it is just a banner and a picture of what I sell) and I ask either…
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Accountant costs? Whats fair?
Morning All! Quick question, I am self employed and would always usually do my own bookkeeping and tax returns. However business is picking up leaving me less time to do it and I have also been advised I need to set up a limited company to work through for tax savings as well as protection. My co-workers use an accountant…
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Selling a business - broker vs DIY?
Hi - I'm looking to sell my small business. I've had it valued by a national brokerage business however opted to list it myself on a number of business for sale websites (much cheaper than using the broker). Had a few nibbles but not much more and starting to think about going back to the broker. Ideally I'd like to sell…
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Ltd Business Dissolved 2013 being hounded for business debt
hi all, I could do with some help and advice please, in 2012 I registered two Ltd companies with companies house through a local accountant, both these businesses were joined due to the fact the one was an abreviation of the other, anyways business went a little pear shaped and we started dissolvement proceedings in April…
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Buying a second business
We are in the process of buying a second business.The new one is in a totally different industry to the first Would it be better to use one business account for both business' or open a second account and run them separately? Any advice would be appreciated
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Buying a business
Hi, I don't know where to start! I've always wanted to own/run my own business (I love food, baking, all things American 50's diner), but never had the money or knowledge to get started. Things are not great at work and I don't get paid a huge amount, so trying to save is difficult. And as for business plans and loans I…
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community network uk advertising missold
Hi all, Hope someone can be of help. My wife and daughter run have a shop, its a new startup and has only been running for 6 months now. They had a sales rep from community network uk turn up at the shop and offer them some advertising on a tv screen in a local doctors surgery. The costs kept coming down as the wife was…
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Online giving for multiple charities
I'm looking to find the best online giving site that allows me to set up an event where donations can be split between 2 charities. One of the charities is a small local one and can't afford to pay the fees that the likes of Virgin are looking to charge. Thanks for any help you can offer :)
