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Business Bank Account & Chip and Pin HELP!
Hi Guys i know there are lots of threads on here about business banking but i really need help! My hubby and i have just brought a restaurant that has a great reputation and is making a tidy profit. The problem is that my husband lost his job in 2005 and it took us until late 2006 to get straight, so consiquently our…
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I need an 0845 number
I am in the process of starting a business and need to get an 0845 number. I have seen many providers does anyone have personal experience and will to make a recommendation Thanks
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acvice on small claniing business account
looking to open a small business and wanting to know what account i would need to open there are 4 of us going into this together but only 2 to open account 1 not with very good credit so hopefully not a problem! but really looking to know which one for a basic account for paying in cheques etc from payments fom work…
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Can a limited company invest its profits by spreadbetting?
Wondered if a small company or its owners can 'invest' its profits by spreadbetting? For individuals, this is a tax free form of 'share-trading' - if a company can do the same, can this potential 'tax free' form of profit be drawn from the company by its directors without them becoming liable to a tax charge? Any advice…
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Received Invoice for Advertising I didn't want! What do I do?
I have just received an invoice for advertising that I didn't authorise or ask for and want to know where I stand. I contacted them today but they insist that as its already been printed that I have to pay. The paper came along with the invoice and the ad that's in it has been directly lifted (scanned and copied I presume)…
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Liability Insurance for One Day Conference
Hi all! :) We're putting on a one day conference for max 100 people, just lectures and interview skills sessions and we are deciding whether to dish out for liability insurance - does anyone have any recommendations who to go for and what price to expect? Thanks! Jayne
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Business Finance Consultant - would you use this sort of service?
Hello, Do any of you use a business finance consultant for obtaining finance for your business? The reason i am asking is that I am looking into the possibility of starting a business offering services such as Hire Purchase, Business Loans, Commercial Mortgages and leases etc. There are some franchises out there which I…
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Sage Instant accounts V10/v12
I'm using instant accounts version 10, I've just had a mailing about upgrading to V12. I like the look of the improved bank reconciliation (saving it part way through - generally takes at least 5 attempts to sort this at the moment). Can anybody tell me if they've upgraded, was it worth it, and how much did it cost? The…
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where is the best place to find property
investors? thanks in advance.
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Tax return- book keeper or accountant?
Hello all, I've just received a tax return -my first and last!- as I was registered self employed as a Support Worker for teenagers from October '06- February this year, for a small company, that provided support to social services. Shortly before this period, I was an agency worker (tax deducted automatically by payroll)…
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Business Planning Help Please!
Hi Everyone, I'm thinking of starting my own business and I'm in the process of drawing up a business plan. Whilst I'm finding it easy to estimate my overheads, it's a bit trickier to estimate my turnover and gross margin. Does anyone know of any websites (HMRC?)that show typical expected gross margins for certain types of…
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online registation with hmrc?
have just registered our partnership for online SA, it says that you also have to register the individual partners details separately , does that then mean 3 lots of log in information ? I had hoped that everything would be held together for ease of use. If everything is going to be in stand alone "accounts", I may as well…
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Tax help needed please
Hello, This seemed the most appropriate board to post this on, so I hope it's ok. I have recently started working over the internet as a second job and am self employed in this job, but PAYE in my day job. As I'm emigrating shortly I want to get ahead of the game and fill in my tax return now so it's one less thing to…
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help needed - I am being charged excessive rates for getting change from my bank
Can anyone please help? I have to get change each week from the bank. I am currently being charged 8p for a £5 note!!! A bag of £20 x £1 coins costs 32p!!! I think it is cheaper to buy Euros than get change in English money. Does anyone have any hints or tips on how to reduce this unnecessary cost to the business? Is this…
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Embroidering logos on clothing
Does anyone know of anyone (Ebay?) who offer a service where they will embroider your logo onto clothing like fleece jackets or t shirts etc? I understand this is possible using an image file and a PC linked to a sewing machine (or maybe just a very clever sewing machine) Many thanks.
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help! new website, logo design, template?, Ltd? and more...
Hi, I am about to start a new project. 1.How do i go about getting a Ltd? 2.What are the pros and cons of this against a sole trader? 3. I would like a logo designed, where is the best place? any place? 4. I have programing experience, thats not a problem, but my design is rubbish. How do i go about having a site designed?…
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where do i start with new business??
Hi all, I would like some help if possible on starting new business. I am hairdresser and have been for the last 15 years, and now i know i want to do it mobile to fit in with kids, trouble is i havent got a clue where to start about start up costs, tax & ni, insurances etc. So if anyone out there that could help me or…
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affiliates
I'm looking to promote some products on my website via an affiliate site and I know about clickbank. Which other affiliate companies would you recommend?
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Hi Website Help re Script work
Hi All I bought a script about 3 months ago, website went live 2 months ago,but did find minor bugs in the script, however the company who sold me the script advised they could do changes if I bought another licence I`ve emailed them saying I will buy the further licence next week, which I do intend to , but need to see a…
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business bank account help
i have just been rejected by HSBC for a business bank account. i am on a dmp with cccs and have defaults against me also some arrears on my mortgage. could somebody help me PLEASE.......