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Best way to protect your product
Hi,I'm selling custom made food which are like specialised cakes.The name im using for them I've had trademarked.I'm also thinking about getting the logo trademarked if thats possiable.We started selling these items from March, an noticed on ebay one/two sellers copying the images and the name of the product.We have…
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CRM System
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can recommend a CRM system for a small new business start up? Ideally to capture new enquiries information (name, mobile number, e-mail address etc) and produce basic statistics on a monthly basis - i.e. number of enquiries received etc. Obviously in line with GDPR. Any help would be greatly…
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New Ltd company start up - How best to pay owner to benefit mortgage application in future?
As per the title. My partner has started up a Ltd company. Meeting with an accountant in a couple of weeks time for a few pointers and advice as Ltd and VAT registration is all new to us (I'm a non VAT registered Sole Trader so not quite the same) Will be looking to get a mortgage in a couple of years time, once books are…
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Rent Request Problem
Hi I am a self employed beauty therapist and rent a room from someone else who runs another business from the premises. I haven't been working since March 23rd and so have had no income since then, although have had some money from the government through the self employed scheme to pay bills etc. The business that I rent…
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Free Client database softwar
I'm a sole trader, small turnover and I'm looking for some way to manage my clients. I'm after software for... Customer details - Group/ Site/ contact/ phone/ email/ payment terms - normal stuff A way to mailshot - emails/ post Diary - Meetings/ next contact Notes - what we discussed Invoicing Accounting The above list is…
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Setting up as a sole trader and basic business set up and skills needed
Hi I am going to set up my business seeing clients one to one privately. I have a premises and insurance in place and I have the experience and qualifications in my field. What I don't have is the business skills. So I am doing my research obviously before I start. I know I need to set up as sole trader. I won't have any…
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NatWest business bank account - close and keep credit card?
Hi - my partner has a NatWest business bank account and a NatWest business credit card. I know you have to have the former to apply for the latter, but if she were to switch away (for instance, to avoid paying £5 a month for a poor current account...) would she have to repay the credit card immediately and close it? Edit -…
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Yell.com Warning
Hi All. I just wanted to post something to warn other small business and one man bands about Yell.com. We run a small laundry business and were approached by yell.com reference advertising with them. I invited their salesman in and we had a pleasant talk about the business and what we wanted advertising to do for us. In…
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He to make and monetise an app
I've got an idea for an app, free to users but getting money from businesses. I don't want to go to details here in case someone nicks the idea. Lol How do I go about making an app? Do I have to learn how to develop one or do I get someone to do it for me? thanks
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eco kids project
hello before I recommend this to my school, has any one had dealings with them http://www.ecokidsproject.co.uk/? and know how trustworthy it is? Thank you
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Virtual phone number, an alternative to a 2nd line
I already have a 2nd mobile which I don't use much. I was considering buying a virtual phone number (which has a local landline STD), instead of getting a second line or other service. Anyone here use virtual phone numbers ?
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Business phone numbers
I'm after setting up a business phone number, preferably an 0800 one rather than a ghastly 0845 jobby and just wondered if anyone had any experience of who offers the simplest/best/cheapest deal. any advice much appreciated
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Company Registration No - How to Register?
Hi all, Probs being a numpty but... I need to register my company. I am a soletrader. I have a great new supplier but I need to sign a document to say I can use their images and they won't allow you to sign with a registration no. Is it done through companies house? I am baffled by all of the jargon - apologies!! Any…
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Marketing
I run a small mobile disco business with my husband. We're keen to learn marketing and wondered if anyone could advise on books we could read to teach us how to promote the business. At the moment most of our work comes through guests taking cards at disco and our website. The seems to be working well. We've got a free…
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collecting direct debits
hi went into my bank and asked them about the costs associated with using my accoung to collect direct debits from customers. the guy told me that there is no charge but i find it a bit wierd and think maybe he misunderstood me. basically i would like to know how easy is it to allow a businerss account to set up direct…
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Using part of my house as a shop
Hi, I would like to use the hall in my house as a shop. It opens onto the street (there are shops further along and one opposite). The hall measures 2.25m by 3.25 m out of 189 m squared for whole property. I want to sell yarn and fabrics so would not have a high volume of bulky deliveries or customers. I would run it my…
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Tried Budgeting to Avoid Debt, but It Didn’t Work for Me
I set up a budget using apps, tracked my income, and wrote down every expense. Initially, it worked fine, but over time, I found it really hard to stick to. Unexpected expenses kept popping up—whether it was an urgent repair, an impromptu night out, or even just impulse buys when I felt stressed. It became overwhelming,…
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VAT Flat rate scheme - self assessment
Im looking at registering for Vat as I want to expand the business to sell more which will put me over the threshold to register, but will be under the 150k that allows me to use Flat rate scheme. If I register for flat rate scheme, I do a vat return every quarter for a percentage of turnover, I understand that. My reason…
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Making tax digital for gig economy workers?
I get all my income from working on online platforms and am worried about being forced into MTD if I cross the £30,000 threshold in 2025-26 tax year. I've looked at MTD software but it doesn't seem designed for people like me. My process is to log onto a platform, choose work I want to do, and get paid via PayPal in USD at…
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Giving Customers Credit
Hi We manufacture windows some of our bigger customers now require 30 days credit this is usually the way in in our industry but to save our business waiting 30 days as we are quite new is there a insurance back or credit facility that give you the money?
