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GDPR privacy policy - any free templates ?
Hi all I am trying to go about the whole GDPR compliance thing in the most affordable way. I can see some companies selling privacy policies + kits for £££££ and others for annual subscriptions of $27 I am a small business - i teach languages online... I understand what i need to do re my mailing list but I am not looking…
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GDPR - sole trader advice.
Quick question on GDPR. I run a small gardening business (sole trader) I use a laptop to create and store invoices on, these contain people's addresses, I also use it to email customer invoices. The laptop is password protected. I also keep files with paper copies of invoices, again with customer addresses on. My files are…
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GDPR - Sole trader
Good afternoon, My partner is a sole trader running an online retail business. I wondered if there are any template privacy policies that she can use to put on her website? In terms of her mailing list, she doesn't start e-mailing people just because they have placed an order. There is a specific box on her website which…
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Anti-Money Laundering Fees and tests
I've been self employed for over 40 years working mostly for accountants in practice and some private clients, doing year end accounts, audits, self assessment, PAYE, VAT etc etc. I am now mostly retired but still work direct for one client - just doing their day to day book keeping, PAYE, VAT and their draft year end…
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Change my business name and employee contracts
Hi all, I’m looking at changing my company name slightly so it corresponds to the type of work I do. The issue I have is that I currently have an employee that obviously has a contract. If I change the name of my company (on companies house etc) would I need to provide a new contract of employment or could I write an…
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Flying solo?
Looking for some advice if possible! I have many years of administrative experience behind me as well as reception experience.. I was thinking of going solo and setting up my own company that provides admin/reception cover for local companies, almost like an agency but just me... I would also like to provide admin/personal…
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Small business - What steps we need to folow
Myself and my friend are both full time employed by a large company. We both work on the same contract (permanent job) for the last few years. Our client, the owner of the building is using a specific product (a part) to maintain their building. They are getting this part delivered and it's quite expensive. One of the…
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New Starter Business Accounts Software
Hello Can anyone recommend a low cost accounts software package. I am a new start-up sole proprietor in a franchise. My income is commission only, paid once p/m from one source. So a limited number of income entries initially. I will be VAT registered. I would like mobile receipt scanning and app facilities. There's many…
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Copyright claims for images on website (info only, no question)
Hi all, Just thought I'd make this thread after my recent experience. I had an email and recorded delivery letter from a place in the Netherlands claiming I owed money for a copyrighted image. They showed a screenshot of the image and demanded £180 for back payment of the usage of it on my business website. My website has…
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Working with an accountant (lump sum or regular direct debit)
Hi We’ve just engaged with a few accountants and the proposition is slightly confusing us. If say we start trading in a ltd company today (20/05/18), by default the company year end should be 31/05/19. Is the following true: * We can extend company year end out by 6 months so 31/11/19? * Assuming we do extend it to…
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Privately messaged a business on Facebook and they didn't keep the info private. Is this legal?
So basically I have been looking at hiring a new room for one of my classes I run so I messaged around a few local rooms. Unbeknownst to me one of the women who has read the messages has passed on the information to someone else who I already hire a room from and they are very annoyed that I might be looking elsewhere,…
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Invoicing & Payments from 2 separate companies
Hi, Hoping you can please? There are 2 companies and the 1st one needs to close, so don't want any trading activities going through it. The issue is, a payment needs to be made to a supplier for the remaining 50%. How can this payment be made from Company 2, without the supplier reissuing another invoice, they have already…
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Closing down a limited company
I have been quoted £500+VAT to close down my limited company I am solvent I just don't want it anymore as I have stopped trading Is this a reasonable quote or should I shop around
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Shopify and notifying your mortgage lender?
Hi there, Hope someone might have an idea about this. I have recently found an existing Shopify shop that I’ve decided to buy. It operates on a dropshipping basis so I would have no stock. I work full time and the Shopify business would be an additional source of income, hopefully but might not yield much income either.…
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Business Websites...
Business websites are more of a necessity today than they have ever been. With more and more people purchasing goods and services online it makes crucial business sense to make sure that a website for your business is a major part of your overall marketing plan. When looking at options however, there are only two real…
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GDPR for treasurer
I am Treasurer of a motorcycle club. I have been advised that if people do not renew there membership I Must delete there records, however I keep a spreadsheet of subscriptions paid and under revenue rules financial records must be kept for 10 years. Although the spreadsheet only shows names and amounts paid, surely I…
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Self employed tax refund
I started self employed on the 17th Oct 2017 and want my accounts to run from April to April I have earned £14000 in this time and spent £7000 setting up my business, website, materials, van etc Of that £14000 I paid CIS at 20% Might be silly question but should I expect all my materials, diesel, website and anything to do…
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Start up loans and mortgages
Hello, just wondering if anyone has any advice on start up loans. I have sent off my application for a start up loan which is proving to be a long process. However, I also plan on moving house in the very near future. Will having a business start up loan effect my mortgage application and bring my affordability down? I'm…
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Another GDPR question, would appreciate help
Hello, I mostly post on Old Style. I have looked at the GDPR thread here, but feel it doesn't really apply. I am secretary of our Village Hall. The only data I hold is the committee's names, addresses, phone numbers and emails. I thought that they had agreed to this by agreeing to be on the committee! But someone has told…
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GDPR again - can I check if I am okay please
I am a sole trader, working as a statistician analysing data for various clients. The data I receive from clients is anonymised, so I think that's okay(?) Then I analyse the data and send back the results. All my work now comes through from existing clients or from word-of-mouth, so I don't do any marketing or keep…
