Recent content by dylanmarlais

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    Business Valuation Question

    Wind up existing company. Once done, set up new one and carry on. I assume you are a director. If so, you cannot divert business to Newco until the old k e is no longer in existence. That could cause some issues.
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    Invoicing overseas companies

    How much is the order?
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    Subject Acces Request - Refusal to disclose

    Look that the Government guidance on CCTV: “Anyone can ask to see images that you’ve recorded of them. Usually, you must usually provide the footage free of charge within 1 calendar month.” And if we consider the dictum in Durant, then if you don’t get the video, you are entitled to a transcript.
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    Subject Acces Request - Refusal to disclose

    This is not correct. If you want some Government guidance as authority, the guidance on videos includes the following about the GDPR: “The Regulation isn’t just about written details, like names and addresses; it applies to any information that can identify someone. That includes pictures and...
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    Selling indebted company for £1.00 - scam or not?

    I assume HMRC are claiming from the company.
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    What to do? Non trading for years but owe money

    You don’t owe the money. The company does. Some companies online will give e you a fixed fee for winding up.
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    book suggestions on business law

    When it comes to law, a little knowledge may be a dangerous thing. On the other hand, no knowledge can be disastrous. Take contract law, for example (simple compared to the area you mention). It is easy to learn simple risk management steps so as not to completely cock it up. The idea is to...
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    Subject Acces Request - Refusal to disclose

    Good luck with the complaint to the ICO! And don’t expect to hear from them anytime soon. I once had one of the country’s biggest employers argue in writing that text messages on business phones were not disclosable and that we should contact the network provider. Seriously! And this was from...
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    Selling indebted company for £1.00 - scam or not?

    How much would it cost to liquidate the company? You could get a fixed fee online from some companies. The business model of the proposed buyer of your shares is to buy your shares for £1 and liquidate the company itself for less than £7,000. But it’s easier and more convenient for you to sell...
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    Help with personal liability for a business debt

    You really do need to see the personal guarantee if it exists and if Royal Mail have a copy of it. They must prove the debt. Deny that there is a personal guarantee. Say that you have no recollection of signing a personal guarantee. It is for them to prove otherwise. Make no admissions. If a...
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    Does Non-compete cover clients?

    What “business” are you “actively involved” in? Would working for another client come within the definition of a “business in which you was (sic) actively involved”? A court will be highly likely to interpret these words strictly and against the company. So any ambiguity is likely to be...
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    Does Non-compete cover clients?

    It may be unenforceable. Need more information.
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    Advice on no non compete agreement

    The restriction lasts for 6 months. It prevents you from dealing etc with persons who were customers or clients in the period 12 months before the date of termination of your employment. So, if X was a current customer of the company at the date of termination of your employment or had been...