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Building business premises on personal property
Hello I own a property which has quite a bit of land on it, including some disused/run down outbuildings. I was thinking that (planning permission approval assumed) I could convert one of these to use as an office and store for my business. My question is, if I did this, are there any financial benefits to me personally?…
Paying employer's NI for a nanny
Hi, I employ my neighbour as a part-time nanny to my pre-school children. I currently go through an intermediary nanny payroll company to pay her on a monthly basis - she pays no NI or tax on her monthly wages (she is 65 and earns approximately £10k per year) - and i will need to pay another £200 annual subscription fee…
Public Liability Insurance for Exhibition in home
I am hosting an open event art exhibition in a building in my garden which will run for 8 days. I need public liability insurance for this. My home insurers will not provide this and neither will cmtia. Can anyone suggest where I can get this and what I can expect to pay? (It is very low key with estimated 50 visitors)…
Business Rates Refund
Hi - does anyone know if there is any links on here about claiming your own business rates refund - I have had a look but cannot find anything. We have been contacted a couple of times from companies offering their services - has anyone claimed themselves? I thought we were out of time to do so, but I maybe not. I cannot…
Small Business - Sole Trader - Card Payments
I run a small business and am registered as a sole trader. I have recently been looking into taking card payments and have researched World Pay, izettle, sumup, Paypal here and one or two others. My intention is to take deposits and payments from my clients either in person or over the phone and portably. I'd like to have…
Turning a hobby into a business while on benefits (universal credit)
Hi there, I'm a little confused about some information I have received and was wondering if anyone can clear this up for me please. I'm currently trying to turn my hobby into a business. I'm a keen photographer and have been involved with marketing throughout my career. After a terrible experience with an employer last…
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