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    Is this thing on? Is the band really getting back together?

    Looks like a 'Back to the future' presentation.........Just look at how old that profile picture is of me :) Can't wait to see who else rolls up Edit also just noticed my (very) old profile :) :) Well be interesting to see who is on the forum these days....time for a rennaisance
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    Groupon

    You would be far better putting it onto the local deals of someone like myvouchercodes. At least you control the amount you wish to give eg. what discount and only pay for people that use the voucher. Far better marketing proposition than Groupon (Also would work far better for restaurants as well)
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    Optimum level of salary 2012/13

    This is correct....I'm suffering from digital dyslexia!!! However i could try partial bluffing by saying that as directors are charged NI on a cumulative basis you could pay £634 per month until last month and pay (£514) or £7488 in first month and nothing subsequently........worth a...
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    Optimum level of salary 2012/13

    Currently £634 per month.:)
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    Instant Dismissal plans for UK businesses

    Could we please keep postings on here (even in timeout) to reasoned debate rather than churlish mudslinging please gentlefolk:)
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    Instant Dismissal plans for UK businesses

    It isn't any longer:)
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    accountant claiming I was personal client

    Thay are quite probably trying to get you to pay by transferring the debt to you personally (something which is easily refuted via small claims court but you have to respond) The only possible personal debt that I can think of might be for producing a directors personal self assessment return...
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    Online Purchase Order Software

    There is a decent cloud based software called purchasecontrol.com which can oddly enough be found at http://www.purchasecontrol.com/ Have a look through the video's and if it looks as though it can do the job you can ask for a free trial.
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    Accounts

    Depending on your ability to actually perform the book keeping it may be a good idea to take on one of the Saas options which would be machine independant. KashFlow appears to be very easy to use (Many of my clients tell me which I have to listen to as I don't personally see a problem with Sage...
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    Approaching an Accountant - The business plan

    Thats an oxymoron if ever I saw one in accounting terms:)
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    Do I need to give receipts

    There is no legal requirement to provide a receipt unless you are vat registered. There is however a requirement to keep good records which you say you already do:)
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    £90 million in fines for late self assessments

    One of my clients received a fine for filing a manual tax return on time (by 31st January).....He has to provide the MP supplement which means his tax return cannot be filed online:) Despite the fact we wrote a covering letter to highlight the fact that by concession he could file manually by...
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    Accounting for interest on Corportation Tax

    If you paid interest then it is simply interest payable (which does indeed reduce your tax bill by a rather incosequential amount given that it is £27) :)
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    Christmas Gifts for customers

    The cost of a gift to a customer is tax deductible providing that it: Is a business sample, or, Costs less than £50 and is part of an advertising promotion, or Is not food, drink, tobacco or an exchangeable voucher, Where a business makes gifts in excess of £50 or makes a series of...
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    Limited Company advice - after bankruptcy

    Absolutely correct :) (Sorry I know ..different Alan)