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Business Mail forwarding
Hi All, I need to setup a non home address for my sole trader business asap. I receive very few letters - this is merely to give to a new client who requires an address for their invoicing system. I want it too look professional , but cheap also! I may become limited eventually, but not for a while. A bonus would be if I…
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Brexit and Currency Possibilities
Hi all Hoping someone might be able to help us out. We have a reasonably large amount of money in a Euro account at present from trading in the EU (so we receive funds in Euros). Our business is UK based, and we import goods and generally pay in USD for the goods. We don't generally pay for anything in Euros. With the…
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Finding an accountant
Hey all, I have a small business that I have been running since the end of last year. I would like to have an accountant to sort out taxes ect. I have been in touch with the theaccountancy.co.uk but their sales responses are so slow and I have had to chase them for replies, which has put me off so I was wondering if there…
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HSBC - USD to GBP Account
Hi, I have a HSBC Business Bank account and have over 50,000 USD and EURO that I need to convert to GBP. I hold accounts with HSBC UK in both €, $ and £. I would like suggestions as the most economical way to do this? Do I transfer direct to my GBP account, as is there a way to reduce their huge conversion fees?
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Mileage rate
Hi there I recently did a gardening job for my client in another part of the country. I travelled 220 miles. How much would I charge per mile for travel on top of my hourly rate and parking charges? Thanks
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1&1 Hosting - Advice required
Hi, first of all sorry if I've posted this on the incorrect board, I wasn't sure where it would fit. I am just looking for some advice on how to proceed in a situation where I am dissatisfied, but am sure I've been stitched up legally with complex T&C's. Basically, just over a year ago I purchased three cheap domain names…
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company gone in to adminastration
Hi I have had some bad news today. I run a small garage and have undertaken a repair on a vehicle that owes me around £2000 to be told today by the owner that his ltd company has gone in to administration today and I will not be paid if I submit the invoice. How do I stand as I still have the vehicle in my custody, is it…
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Break Clause in Commercial Lease
ok so almost three years ago, we signed a 6 year lease for an industrial unit which has a 3 year break clause. What I want to know, is, if I don’t leave at the 3 year mark (the time of the break clause), am I then held liable for the full 6 year term or can I leave at any point after the 3 years break clause?
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Free support/help with startups
Hi all, I wanted to share this knowledge to help others wanting to start up their own business or even if they have an idea and need support making it flourish. There is a company called 'outset' around the country that is government funded. They offer free advice, support and courses on setting up your own business. As…
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Subcontractors VAT
I run a Manned Guarding company where I supply Security Guards on hourly basis to Pubs etc. I’m sometimes falling short of guards as demand is higher than supply - so I found another security company who will supply guards on my behalf and issue me a VAT invoice. My question is - is this company allowed to charge me VAT…
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bespoke child friendly name stickers - company to use ?
Hi All We are a relatively small children based leisure and sports/fitness company and looking to get some name stickers made for with our logo design on or just something child friendly. some which we have been using are like these https://www.amazon.com/Superhero-Handwriteable-Stickers-Students-Teachers/dp/B07G195R8K We…
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New Sole Trader- how does PAYE so far affect my tax
Hi, I have been a sole trader before many years ago and done my own returns so have a reasonable idea of self assessment, but i have just gone self employed again (on Jan 2nd) and am struggling to find an answer to this- My earnings from my employee/PAYE job april/18 to jan 2nd/19 are about £42000. My antcipated earnings…
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Subcontractor VAT
Hello lovely people! I have a Ltd company working within security industry. Planning to get some subcontractor which will be trading as Ltd company also and will provide me with security guards to the businesses I have contracts with. My clients will pay me and I will be paying the subcontractor Ltd company so they will…
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IFA Network advisor fees comparison
Currently considering different IFA networks such as St James Place, True Potential, Openwork Is there a website / study that does these comparison on what they charge to Financial Advisors Could you share your experience when you were choosing a network. What were the fee differences and what other factors were important…
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Hostel address
Hello Dear Forum I am about to Fill Self Assessment for online Tax Return . Throughout the past two months my housing circumstances has changed . Presently I live and run my admin and graphic design business activities using laptop at one of London's Hostel as well as in any London Library available . I would like to ask…
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Do I need insurance?
Hi, I've created an online auction website (very much like ebay). I work from home, I have no employees, the only equipment I have is my laptop, I don't (and won't) have any business related visitors. The website allows people to list items for sale, and others to bid and buy them. Payment will be handled entirely by…
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Sole trader accounts help
Hi I'm finishing up sole trader accounts for submission and I'm a bit stuck. There is a state pension to declare but I've no idea how to do this and how this will affect tax payable and NI. Could someone please advise me?? Many thanks
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which charity
Hi, I was not sure which section to post this in but hope this is okay. This is going to sound as though I have completely lost the plot and am quite mad however.....a few weeks ago a charity bag came through my door and along with it was several small boxes with what i can only describe as sort of crystals....like a sort…
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Buying a franchise
Hi all Really keen on taking on a franchise but wanted to hear your thoughts? The start up fee is £2000 and running costs are really low. The potential to expand is huge. I am not business minded hence why I'm thinking of the franchise who can support me through all the setting up. Look forward to hearing what you have to…
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Nearly £2000 to Restore Ltd Company
I am required to have a Limited Company be booked to do leadership coaching work for the staff of a large organisation. I was considering restoring my old Ltd company but Companies House said it would cost me nearly £2000 to do that when all the fees are totalled up. Would it be possible and cheaper to just set up a new…
