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Rent out Camper Van via a ltd co?
We are considering getting our VW Transporter converted to a camper van. There are quite a few websites out there these days that will market your camper van for rental to others when you are not using it - this would help fund it. I was wondering if it made sense to run as a ltd company - sell the van to the company -…
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Building own website
Ok, having read a few threads on here and in various places, I am looking to create a basic, low cost one page website for my business. Based on what I have read, Wordpress seems to be a good option with hosting with someone else, maybe TSO? So, I am confused who I buy the domain name from? Everyone wants to sell me one.…
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GDPR Non Compliance Scam
Hi everyone, I just received an email advising of action being taken against me (or at least a warning of impending action) from a website called noncomplianceregister .com, They ask that I visit their site and enter my company name to see the actions taken against me. Despite being belt and braces GDPR proof, I was…
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Commercial lease - what happens with rent review if the lease just rolls over?
I wonder if there are any solicitors out there with experience of commercial leases? My friend has asked me to look at a lease for him but I am unsure of the answer to his question. It is a fixed term lease which finishes at the end of this year and contains the procedure for two rent reviews to take place on two set dates…
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Business didn’t get off the ground (tax?)
I started a business in September and set up with HMRC but it didn’t take off. I accumulated debt but receive no income so decided to quit it before things got worse. I set up as a sole trader and now wondering if I have to wait until April to do the self-assessment or if I can just cancel it? I didn’t earn anything so…
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Free food for charity over Christmas
Aldi are shutting early on Christmas Eve and donating all the fresh veg etc that they have left to a charity. The details are here on twitter https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1059762388570959872 Are you a charitable organisation? Would you like to receive fresh food to help spread festive cheer to those in need this…
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Keeping records
Hi all I run a small handyman/ gardening business. (Sole trader) Looking for a little guidance as to whther I am keeping my records correctly and whether you think I need more. I use my private vehicle (my only vehicle) and insure it for business use. I have two separate accounts, one is my personal account and another…
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Liz
Please can someone give me some advise. My husband is a contract worker and has his own Limited company. Due to illness he is unable to work so there are no funds going into his account. We still are having to pay Accountancy Fees, Bank Charges etc, so the money is constantly going down. There is Corporation Tax which…
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Help with CIC/ directorship query
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…
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A genuine MMD!
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…
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Worth restarting old small business?
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…
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Community Interest Company (CIC)
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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Help regarding staff with two jobs..
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help. I run a small cleaning business with three staff members currently. I’m in the middle of hiring another however, one applicant I’m interested in has another job. She works one week on, one week off and is looking for extra hours in between to boost her income. However, I’m a little…
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Vat flat Rate Scheme and MTD questions
Hi, my partner is considering going VAT registered on the flat Rate Scheme, she is below the mandatory threshold to register but as she has approximately £50k of assets she could claim VAT back on and approximately 90% of her turnover is to VAT registered businesses she thinks it would be of benefit to her. She is aware…
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What receipt do you need for HMRC?
We’ve just incorporated our company and we took a client out for lunch. When we got the itemised bill, we paid via cash and left with the itemised bill. Is this bill sufficient for HMRC purposes as expense? Only asking because we would normally pay via card and you get both the itemised bill and a card receipt. Many thanks.
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Help starting business when I have a DRO
Last month I was approved for a debt relief order, and after reading through all the rules I noticed a few things which could potentially ruin my plans for starting a business. According to the letter I received it says I'm not allowed to do business in any name other than the one on the DRO, I must get permission from a…
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PTA Tombola question.
I have been involved with PTAs for a number of years, and have always been under the impression that there were regulations about 'equal stake for equal chance of winning' for tombolas at school fetes. Ie you cant sell one ticket for 25p but do a deal for 5 for £1, as the stakes would not be equal. (I have seen many stalls…
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Best way to run a vehicle
Hi guys and girls, just looking for a heads up or advice on the best way to buy a car through a new, LTD business. I have a small lump sum to put up towards a pick-up truck that I plan to get sign written. I am not VAT registered immediately, but will be if my turnover goes over the threshold. I’m just concerned that if I…
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Customer complaint - need advice
We produce beverages and donated a bottle to a charity for auction. We've had the winning bidder contact us directly to say she found the product had no taste and was disappointed so threw it in the bin. She wants us to send a replacement bottle of something else. This is a new one on us, and I was just wondering what the…
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What banks do global startups use?
Just wondering what banks do global startups trust? Maybe there is a list or smith?
