Recent content by db281

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    What structure? Not-for-profit befriending/mentoring

    Hi I'm exploring the possible structures of a befriending and mentoring service I would like to start up. The purpose of the 'organisation' will be to recruit volunteers who provide emotional support and encouragement to socially isolated older people. We'll work with our older people to make...
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    Running an annual event - sole trader or limited co?

    At the moment, 2 or 3 - this may increase/decrease though as this is a newly formed society and it is early days.
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    Running an annual event - sole trader or limited co?

    Hi all Myself and a team anticipate running a one day equestrian event next year. We're wanting to do things properly, and intend on running an extremely professional event. Would it be best to run this event as a sole trader, or limited company? We do not expect the event to generate in...
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    Cold Calling

    Super advice. So far so good - a very positive response. Just to add, I've initially contacted private landlords - so no agent to consider.
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    Cold Calling - offering free advertising

    Thank you Andrew, your advice is very helpful indeed.
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    Cold Calling

    I've move this topic to the general section for a varied response - I would still be interested in hearing whether there are any legal aspects to this I need to consider.
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    Cold Calling - offering free advertising

    Hi I'm in the process of starting a property portal/marketing business. To pad out our e-newsletter and site - I need properties to advertise. I assume it's not good practice to just take properties from agents/landlords sites etc and advertise them on their behalf? They might not want...
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    Sole Trader - Titles/Positions

    Since posting, I've just discovered an article from smallbusiness dot co dot uk (sorry, can't post links as I'm newly registered), however it's from 2003. I'm not tying myself up in knots about it; if it has to be 'Owner' or similar, then so be it. But, I'm a perfectionist, and if there is an...
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    Sole Trader - Titles/Positions

    Hi I'm in the process of starting up as a sole trader. I am currently composing a sales letter for prospective clients, and I don't wish to state my job title as 'Proprietor' or 'Owner'. Are there any specific requirement that I do? Or can I label myself with whatever position I wish, such as...
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    Cold Calling

    Hi I'm in the process of starting a property portal/marketing business. To pad out our e-newsletter and site - I need properties to advertise. I assume it's not good practice to just take properties from agents/landlords sites etc and advertise them on their behalf? They might not want...
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