Around a year ago, a friend and I set up a CIC, running retail premises on a cost space share basis to enable local makers and artists to sell on the high street, at a less prohibitive cost, rates etc being what they are. In August, my friend was struggling with stress and asked me to accept her resignation from the…
I’d really appreciate some advice...I've taken out as much personal information as possible but I hope it still makes sense. Earlier this year, I moved back to the UK after a really nasty break up and winding down my business in Ireland. Fifteen months after being promised a refund for services paid for but not used (a…
A couple of years ago, I ran a small jewellery business which I did as a sole trader side job as I was also working full time. I registered with HMRC, paid what I needed to and after a years trial, finished on a profit - and that was without me putting too much effort into it. I have just given birth, I am now on maternity…
Just wondering if anyone here has started their own CIC - would love to chat if so. We have looked at going down the charity route previously but not sure it's quite the right fit for us and wondered whether the CIC route would be more appropriate. My concern is that financial doners may be less inclined to donate due to…
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