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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…
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How much admin. involved in running a Ltd Company?
I am thinking of setting up a new (small) company and was curious to ask how much paperwork and administration was involved every year in running a limited company i.e. registered with Companies House? The business won't be very big. It will provide consultancy services to other businesses and should "only" involve about…
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Exporting bank transactions and statements
So I'm currently with Yorkshire Bank business account (for a Ltd company) and exporting transactions is a complete pain. There also seems no way to download statements as PDF. Thinking of moving banks - I don't do any cash transactions, mainly get paid by BACS. Criteria is something with fully functional internet banking…
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Self-employed without a bank account
I've oversimplified the issue in the title of this thread, please forgive me. I have just registered as a sole trader. I am a gardener. People pay me cash. I earn very little. I would like to:* Receive cash from customers * Spend that cash on personal and business things (e.g. My weekly food shopping, a new spade) * Every…
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Best place to get flyers printed?
Hi all I've recently designed some flyers for a bit of part-time affiliate marketing. I'm looking to get a few thousand printed. A5, double-sided, 130-170gsm. In terms of quality and value, where would be the best place to get them done? I've heard of Vistaprint and (with a promo code at least) their prices don't seem too…
