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free business advice and Desktop PC
saw this ad in the Metro newspaper 06/10/04 pg 41. reads: As part of the government's Small Firm Initiative, we are running a number of free workshops open to key decision makers of small london compaines (5-49 employees) Delivered by an SFEDI accredited consultant, this 2.5 hour workshop will provide you with advice on a…
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We need an old ambulance for charity in Morocco
WE are a small Charity registered in Britain working in a village in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. We desparately need an Ambulance to help the locals. Does anyone know where we could get one?
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New Business tax rebate
Tax doesn't have to be taxing, but it is confusing! I work full time and run a small PA hire business in Swindon. This has just been started in the last week or so. I have registered with the tax office and as soon as the time comes to do my self assesment I want to be clear. I have spent quite a lot getting prepared for…
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CREDIT CARD TERMINALS/PDQs
I currently rent a Barclaycard credit card/e-top terminal, but missed a bit in the small print, whcih stated that if I didn't do £100 per week by month 4 in e-tops, my contract would be reviewed. Currently Rental is £5/month increasing to £20/month Card charges 12p for switch/visa, increasing to 18p and for visa/mastercard…
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SB - The latest IT equipment for no capital outlay
Being a small business and not having a lot of capital to outlay, but needing decent laptop etc for my business I came across a new option available at PC World. The idea is 'Smartplan' where you lease equipment similar to company car agreements. It is powered by RentSmart an Australian company who's founder won…
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SB: Buying a business abroad
Hi, My Husband and I are thinking of buying a small business in the Balearics but stay based over here, traveling between the two countries. Does anyone know how the accounts would work for that? Would things like air travel and accomodation be classed as a business expense for example? It's a computer based business so…
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Bookeeping
My husband has just set himself up as a smal company (IT consultant) and wants me to do the bookeeping. His accountant was going to charge £1000 a year for it, so he said that could I do it. Eeek! Where do I start? I have no time to do a course, but maybe some kind person could help me, either recommending a book, or…
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Setting up a business (made easier)
My husband recently set up a business and needed lots of help and information. You guessed! I got the job of helping him! I came across a wonderful website which has really helped him get started (and helped me from forever searching the net for "boring business stuff") The site is https://www.24-7info.co.uk and the tip…
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A "GOOD&FREE" Online resource 4 Indie Filmmakers
Wasn't sure which board to post this one, but as it concerns indie film-makers i chose this one! 8) Hi !!! This site has been recommeded to me by a Filmmmaker and Film Festival Coordinator. I also work in Film (Film Festival Marketing and Sponorship Officer for the Disability Film Festival) and I think the site looks good…
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wesite design
i need a website designed andset up with a shopping cart any reccomendations or ideass please roy
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CH: InKind subsidised registrations
If your charity or NFP group helps children, the elderly or families, anywhere in the UK, this may be of interest. "Thanks to funding from the Mercers Company, we're able to offer subsidised registrations (£30 plus VAT) to these groups, who'll also receive £75 of vouchers exchangeable for goods in our catalogue. To take…
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Fulltime Job & Small Biz on the side - TAX
Hi I work full time as a consultant and am paid £30K so just about in 22% tax still. I also design websites and do some consultancy work, all of which I declare to the tax office. My worry is that as I had a lot of outgoings for past 2 years (as business new) that the tax I am paying is not much as the expences have been…
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to VAT or not to VAT?
Hello, A friend of mine (not me!) is thinking of expanding and moving from self employed to a LTD company status. His main concern is that by expanding his turnover may in theory exceed the VAT threshold, meaning he will have to charge VAT to his customers (mostly non-VAT registered). As a result he fears his non-VAT…
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easy money
if u want to make some easy money email me @ x@x.x (email address removed by a moderator) for details as the instructions are too long to post all free of course Moderator comment:- This is the last of 13 similar posts that have been sent to a number of our forums. Please note we do not allow spam and any such posts found…
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ch child sponsorship
i have been reading about sponsorship and was wondering if is possible to sponsor giftaid money that i pay for my son to play and practice golf or even to make the money that i do spend go further he is one of the best yound golfers in the country and is already entering and winning competions etc etc for example if i am…
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CH: Pet Rescue
Hi all. I'm not sure if this is on the right board or not but I just wanted to highlight a good cause by the name of Pet Rescue - the website is https://www.pet-rescue.org.uk which is soley to promote animals who need a new home - but these are animals in an animal rescue or sanctuary. There are so many animals out there…
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vat registration and new vehicle?
hello there, im in the process of starting my own small business. basically it is going to be a partnership and will be funded by savings. i am actually looking to buy or lease a van(not sure which would be the best option?) something like a vauxhall vivaro and was wondering if i would need to be vat registered before i…
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Tax 'numpty' needs advice!
I am thinking of starting a small part-time biz from home and need to but some equipment and take out a loan. I understand that I can claim the equipment and loan interest as a capital expense on my tax return. My question is how this works. If my taxable income is less than my tax allowance anyway (which it may well be in…
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office sharing
I have just started a small property finding company of 1 person (moi) and I am looking to share an office in London to cut costs I might only be there only 1 or 2 days a week and need 1 desk with phone. does anyone have some spare space? thanks
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Self-employed, do I tell tax office?
I will be self-employed part-time starting next week, I'll be earning around £85 per week. As I won't be earning enough to pay tax, do I have to register with the Inland Revenue?
