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Non profit
Hi I recently registered with Companies House with the guidance of a CIC Director telling me what options to pick as we went through the registration. At the moment it is just me as the PSC and Director but there is a small handful of us looking into becoming a CIC we currently a Limited Company by guarantee with share no…
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Bringing a product to market
I am looking to bring a product to market, however it has recently occured to me that there may be some regulations which I would need to abide by. Not so much the product itself, but the packaging.... For example, on certain packages, I have seen the letter/s 'C' / 'CE' / I've seen the recycling logo / 'E'... I would like…
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Cheapest PO box alternative?
I'm looking for a PO box delivery service cheaper than Royal Mail's £342 a year. If it's significantly cheaper I'd settle for a collection service, but with Royal Mail that's also still £270! I'm based in Leeds so it's been a little tricky finding services here. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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Card Payments
Does anyone have a rough idea of how much it costs to take card payments through a terminal for my business. I currently don't provide this. Thanks.
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Trading Allowance & Employment
Hello everyone, These are my circumstances; I receive a monthly pension taxed at the normal rate (incl my tax free allowance) and I am also employed, part time, paying tax etc at the basic rate. I wish to take part in a mystery shopping ventures that will probably earn me around £50 to £75 p/month. My question is, am I…
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Electrical Certificate
Afternoon My landlords agents have asked me to obtain an electrical certificate as the insurance company has requested it. They are saying that it is my responsibility as I have a full repairing lease. Does that come under the full repairing lease? Also my lease expired 2 years ago and am still waiting for a new one. Thanks
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Background Music for Restaurant
Hi all, Regarding music for the restaurant; I'm aware that I can't just pop the radio on due to issues with royalties/payment etc.. With that not an option, and the idea of paying loads also not too appealing. Can I just buy generic background music and play that? I already know which albums and tracks I wanna buy, and…
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Working in Europe and Health care.
I have a small business UK based started in 2010, and I am essentially self-employed. I work around Europe, but mainly in Germany I have several English clients and German clients, and since 2016 I now live in Germany. But I pay UK tax, self-assessment and my small business are the UK registered with a UK address. I use my…
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Self Employed Tax Question.
My son is a self employed dental hygienist (sole trader). He is paying his tax payment on account which is due by 31st July. Can he pay this out of his business bank account or should he pay it out of his personal bank account?
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business address
Need advice regarding 'registered business address' A friend of mine wants to set up a limited company but does not want to register at his home address. An internet search has brought up various companies selling 'registered business addresses'. Does anybody has any experience regarding this? Would you recommend doing…
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0800 Number Forwarding
Hi All, I know this has been asked before, but the link I found was in 09 which is now a long time ago. (Im new so cant post the link :mad:) Is there now any better options? Im in the same boat, small business, do not want to be paying large monthly payments for low call volumes. Wish list is the following: - Menu system -…
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B and B (guest House) plus self catering accom. One company or two?
We are looking to buy a business - a b and b or guest house... Several we have looked at also have self catering accomodation as part of the 'complex' or building - albeit with seperate external access. Some we have looked at deliberately trade under VAT, closing for several months a year. Is there any mileage in running a…
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Help with IP issues
Hello I had developed a concept for a medical device that it is novel but I have not patented it yet. I sent a patent application but it will take 6 months to get first results and then I would be able to patent it. Frustrated by UK universities and funding organisations, I pitched to two big pharma competitor companies…
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Setting up a toy business and finding branded suppliers
I have talked to a big national company that is willing to fulfill my orders for branded children’s toys when they come in. The person I talked to said that they require a commitment of £100k turnover during a 12 month window. I said I think we will more than clear that in 12 months. Which, I know it will be tough but I…
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Is totalgiving legit?
I probably can not post the link here... but i am a trustee of a small charity. totalgiving seem to have taken our charity details (available to all who go look on the charity commission website, and are suggesting we sign up with them... and that people use them (much like justgiving etc) for fundraising. They claim to be…
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Small claims court online form - unclear and vague
Hi, I had completed an online form for small claims court earlier this year against a builder who took upfront deposit for a job but never turned up or refunded back. Now the Civil Money Claims Dept wrote back to us advising that the court told them that I can not file a case against both a limited company and individual…
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Offsetting tool purchase against tax
Hi, In recent months I’ve been using my DIY skills to help friends and family and really enjoyed it. I’m considering doing self employed handyman type work in my spare time as I only work part time these days. In order to do this it will probably mean acquiring some better tools. I understand I can offset the cost of tools…
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Help Needed - Market Research
Hello, Now before I start I do wish to put a disclaimer on this as it is a business idea and I am a businessman (but in another industry), the idea I have will help people save money but I am not here to sell anything I am just looking for peoples opinions on the matter. Now that is over and done with, I'll get to the…
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New online business - need mentor?
Hello, I am just starting out on my business and plan to launch end of the year. I am working on my website and planning how I will action everything. My business will be purely online. Customers order and pay online from around the world and the product is delivered to loved ones in a particular country (Not UK). Since I…
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Employed and self employed
Hi, Just after some advice. I work full time (38hrs /week) and am a basic rate tax payer. I also now have a small business that I am in the very early stages of starting. It won’t get anywhere near the VAT threshold and I would ideally like to register as ‘self employed’. Can I do this even though it is only going to be…
