Recent content by D3SIGNER

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    Sole trader or limited

    Hi all, I need some help on deciding what is the best way forward for my maintenance business. Currently only me in the business making around 20-25k yearly after tax. I was once told you shouldn't go limited unless you're earning over 80k, on the other side I hear people saying you can some...
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    dissolved company name

    Hi, I've been looking into business names. I've found a good business name on companies house. At the moment it says its a dissolved company name. Are there any disadvantages in buying a dissolved company name? Thanks
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    Turn over, net profit, gross

    Hi All, Can someone confirm this is correct. Turn Over: Money Earned (Excluding cost of materials/travel etc) Net Profit: Money Earned (minus cost of materials/travel) Gross: Total taking for the year (including material material/travel) Thanks
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    Turn Over, Net Profit, Gross

    Hi All, Can someone confirm this is correct. Turn Over: Money Earned (Excluding cost of materials/travel etc) Net Profit: Money Earned (minus cost of materials/travel) Gross: Total taking for the year (including material material/travel)
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    Description of Business

    Hi All, For the past year I've been doing Plumbing, Carpentry and motor mechanical work self employed. I'm doing my first tax return and was wondering what I should write in the box "description of business"? Should I write them all down?, or should I write something like, Handyman...
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    tax return form newbie

    thanks, just send you a message
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    tax return form newbie

    Hi, This might be a silly question but i'm not sure. I registered as self employed in 01/07/2012, and done only a few jobs. I was wondering do I need to fill in a tax return form online before 31/1/2013?..or do I fill mines in 2014? Any info on this would be helpful. Thanks
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    500% Profit

    Hi All, I think I have spotted a niche in the market which is very specialised and not very common. I simply buy a product for £10 and sell it, and minus all expenses makes a profit margin of £50. In a month maybe I can sell 4/5 to be realistic, without advertising. Is this a waste of time...
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    can a soletrader work for a company?

    Thank you for the quick reply.
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    can a soletrader work for a company?

    Hi, A Quick question if as a sole trader I can't get enough work can I work for another company and still be a sole trader?. cheers
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    Business Name

    Hi All, I've got a few questions. I've done a search on the net for the type of business name that I want, and luckily for me it hasn't been taken yet. So when becoming a sole trader, how do I apply for my business name? Do I just fill in the H M Revenue Customs form and write my...
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    advice on starting a plumbing business

    Hi Everyone, My brother is finishing his plumbing course soon and wanted some advice on starting his our business. I've been doing my research using the HMRC and Business Link websites. What I'm having difficulty understanding is, if my brother was to become self employed. Can he make up a...