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Bankrupt but still Gassafe
Is it possible for a plumbing company to be dissolved, 4 years ago, but the business owner - still to be operating a (slightly differently named) plumbing business - still registered with Gassafe under the same membership number ? The original business was on Companies house - the new business doesn't appear !
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Soletrader risk living with parents
Hello all, I care for parent while living and working from their home as a sole trader ( ebay and amazon ). My bank is registered at their address and I have registered with hmrc as self employed at my parent's address which is their property outright and under their name. As an online business I only use the internet. I…
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How to start a Business??
I’m looking for advice on starting a business. A removals company to be precise. It’s something I have always wanted to do but never thought it would be achievable. I am at a stage now where I am 31 with enough cash to get this up and running so I am very tempted to give it a go. Is there anyone in this field with any…
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A friend wants to invest
Hey guys so I have a question I recently started a business in the eCommerce space aimed at men's grooming its very new and so far I have self funded it from funds and I am adding to it as and when is needed whilst still finding my way in the world. I have a clear vision of where and how I wish to grow the business and…
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Business post to garage instead of house
Hi guys, Little bit of a random one... For two years I have ran my business using a PO Box. Due to expansion I have had to look at having an office. Instead of hiring an office space I took the decision to convert my big double garage into an office as the garage was not being used and the cost to renovate it worked out to…
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Sole Trader or CIC
Hi All, Hope you are all well and enjoying the sunshine. I have been working with Children and families for as a front line practitioner for 10 years now for a local authority and the last few months I have written a programme that targets gangs, knife crime and drug crime including county lines which is becoming more…
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taxi driving and costs
my partner is thinking of setting up as a ltd company instead of sole trader. currently she sorts out her travel for delivering training courses as claiming 45p per mile as expenses for the business travel. this got me thinking randomly as i was trying to get to sleep last night, about taxi drivers - presumably they either…
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End Of Lease
Hey everyone, Long story short I’m coming to the end of a lease at a retail premises that we’ve had for 9 years. In that time our landlord changed and at break clause, the new landlord tried it on with a rental increase of £10,000 - they were unsuccessful but the fees spiralled out of control as it went to arbration etc.…
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Sole trader - Split the business?
Hi all, I'm full time employed and also run a sole trader business. I'm close to hitting the higher tax band. Is it legal to split the business in half, so my wife has a sole trader business and I keep mine. Say the business is currently selling building supplies.... if we split it: My business would be for Tools. My…
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Liability Insurance for 14 year old
Hi! I'm 14 and work as a sole mobile car cleaner. Ive recently been asked by multiple people if I have liability insurance but its far too expensive as I don't have regular expenditure to be able to pay for the insurance and materials. If I can it means that I get no profit and the whole idea is futile. I can't keep track…
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sole trader legal advice client stops treatment now claiming personal injury
I have just started a semi permanent make up business. 2 months ago a new customer approached me after asking one of my customers who had done her eyebrows. A free the usual alert test and pre treatment consultation I began microblading but it became apparent that this lady had a very low pain threshold and kept jumping…
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Working for firm then setting up own business in the same field
I'm aiming to become self employed in the next few months . I have a couple of ideas about what I want to do but initially my main focus will be setting up as a cat sitter. As there are a lot already out there and I'll be starting with no customer base or reviews , I was thinking of signing with an existing organisation if…
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Christmas Kiosk - Sale or return
I've got a pitch this year for a full size Christmas Kiosk in Manchester. It will be 3m x 2m and I need to fill it ... for 2 months!! I have already made lots of craft items but I also want some things that I can sell on a sale or return basis from other crafters or independent stores. Has anyone ever done this, or know of…
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Business Loan
I recently set up a limited company and I'm the only shareholder. I opened a business account with santander with who I also have a personal account. I wanted to apply for a business loan to kick start the company. I understand I am personally liable and they will do a credit check on me. What I'm not sure about is whether…
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sole traders > ltd company
my partner does freelance consultancy/training as a sole trader and i have not started trading yet - but i would like to start a craft business. my partner is interested in turning into a ltd company instead of a sole trader. my question is, can the limited company have two different 'trading activities' underneath it, to…
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Plug in diffuser producer
Hi I need to find a manufacturer that will put my product in a plug-in diffuser. Does anyone know who could do this or what website would be able to point me in the right direction Thanks
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Leasing/Renting my personal vehicle to my own companies
Hi all, Bit of a complicated question (for me at least!). I'm hoping one of you will be able to help me out! I own and run 2 LTD companies, lets call them C1 and C2. I plan on getting a vehicle (a small petrol van) which I want to use for personal use (popping to the supermarket etc) and also for trips when transporting…
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Win £10,000 Support for small charity
Nisa are giving away 10 x £10,000 marketing support packages for small charities. I hope it's ok to add a link to the competitions thread as I thought it would get more exposure by posting here. If not please delete :)…
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Getting rid of business partner
Hi, Over the last few years the original partners of our firm retired and were bought out of the company. For the last 6 months my brother and I have held the company 50/50. The problem is, I want him gone! He literally turns up for work then leaves at home time. That’s it! I do everything else, and I mean everything! I’m…
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First set of accounts and tax
I need to submit my first set of accounts running from 28/09/2016 to 30/09/2017. The deadline is 28/9/18. I have tried to register online via companies house to do it but all codes have "gone missing" - shared building with other companies including accountancy firms which seem to nab everything from CH. Its too late to…
