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Bother with a company?
Hi As a personal project to learn some web development, I created a website that checks the price of products from a number of UK retailers (Amazon, Argos, Currys etc), and then emails me when the price drops. It was originally just something for me to play around with (the design isn't great as I'm not particularly…
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Registering VAT for Belgium and Germany.
Anyone know about registering for VAT in Belgium and Germany, when not registered in the UK as I don't meet the UK threshold. and what is A "Certificate of Status of Taxable Person."
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any good nationwide couriers?
I have a small business and use couriers daily, unfortunately they are costing me a small fortune in lost parcels and customer retention. I have used several over the years and they are only as good as their worst driver. In December, I lost so many parcels I decided to stop dispatching the week before Xmas. Is there a…
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DVD/book club/subscription?
Hi I have an idea of setting up a book/dvd club with educational dvds/books within a sport category (I have the necessary customer base already) the intention is to charge a small fee per month and people can borrow one book or dvd at a time. So people can enhance their knowledge on a particular subject without purchasing…
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sole trader won't pay - what can i do?
Hi, not sure if I am posting in the right forum but could really do with some advice on a problematic customer. We are a small business and agreed some repairs works on a machine. It was a new customer so everything was in writing via email. Every step along the way we notified the customer and agreed before works…
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Registering as a Limited company?
Hi all, I soon intend to launch a website, and as such am looking to register as a Limited company. I have spoken to an accountant, who has said they charge £300 (Edit: £400) for the full set up and documentation to be dealt with by them, this includes being registered for corporation tax, PAYE etc. I've then seen agencies…
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I want the bank to talk to me!
Long story short - became VAT registered in 2011 and set up a direct debit in favour of HMRC accordingly. After a few months of trading and paying VAT our market shifted, and we were being paid entirely by EU clients, and receiving no money at all from UK-based clients, therefore 'Reverse charges apply' and we charged no…
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All natural ingredients business
Hi all, I had a thought about using simple oils to create moisturizers that are truly beneficial for you and for baby. Oils such as Beeswax, Coconut, Almond, Lavender etc. Why I became interested in the first place as I was seeing a number of products such as baby bottles and baby wipes that contained harmful toxins. The…
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Employing someone who already has a job - tax advice!
Hi all, I'm looking to take on another member of staff in the next few months. The position is part time (maybe 10-15 hours a week) and possibly only seasonal. If someone applies who already has another job somewhere else and is just looking for some extra hours, what is the their tax position? Would they get taxed more…
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Any success stories with Elevation Networks?
Does anyone have any success stories to share from any involvement or help from Elevation Networks, I have an impending appointment with them and wondered if there may any feedback from any kind people on here, thanks in advance!
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Advice on using an umbrella company please
Hi ya, I'm wondering if anyone uses an umbrella company to work part-time? I've recently started a short-term project for a company who can't employ me permanently, they use an agency which I am not qualified to be employed by. They will pay me but have advised I use an umbrella company to be self-employed instead of…
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Free webhosting
I was browsing the net today for some cheap hosting, came across 123-hostinguk.co.uk, was going to buy and then found out they give free plans with no advertising. Now they don't show it on their main page, but clicking order shows it near the bottom so not sure if a glitch or what.
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How to start up, lots of help needed!
Hi all, hope you can help me with this :) I've been wanting to start my own business for some time, but have no experience/idea how to start. I've done some research online, but I still have lots of learning to do. I was hoping to find a part-time business course near me, but haven't had any luck atm. I love baking (and…
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New company name thoughts/suggestions
It's going to be a general goods for cheap store. Similar in style to bargain buys home bargains etc I've drummed up 2 names and need suggestions or comments I've got Zen bargains vs barga IN control Thoughts?
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Want to start a business but I've got no idea where to start
My circumstances 1. Banned from PayPal and eBay forever due to an unscrupulous individual. 2.know where to get stock 3. Unemployed :( 4.I've made up a name That's all I've got I want to sell misc goods like the store bargain buys b&m etc and have found a cheap supplier but don't know where to go from here. Any ideas on…
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eu vatmoss from 1st jan 2015
I've tried searching the forum but can't find any threads on vatmoss, which seems very strange considering the impact to so many poeple. I don't have a side business yet, but was considering one this year, but with how complicated the tax side will now, I'm not sure it is worth while? How are others coping with this for…
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New sole trader business questions
Hi, I'm setting up as a sole trader after as something I've been buying as an investment has become very profitable to trade in so my queries are... I know about registering with the HMRC etc for being a sole trader and paying TAX/NIC, that's the easy part. I have so far built up a stock of £45000 but this is prior to…
