Recent content by Eldy70

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    Refund deposit before closing ltd company?

    I think if we get a big enough chunk deposited, that's what we'd need to move to. Currently, the amounts involved don't warrant the faff - both in terms of charges for banking facilities and for accounting. But yes - definitely one to move towards.
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    Need help with advertising/marketing

    Do you have a massive sign on the side of your van?
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    Advice on this SEO supplier's behaviour

    My company is in this situation frequently - and it's delicate. On one hand, your client has chosen this third party and has paid them a lot of money... so you don't want to make him/her feel like a numpty for having done so. On the other hand, your client is being ripped off - and they've...
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    Cost Accounting and Commercial Management Consulting

    Are you a member of a professional body like ACCA or CIMA? They might be able to give you some in-depth insight into the UK marketplace for your particular specialism. Otherwise, it might be useful to become a member of the Institute of Directors. It costs about £700 a year (from memory) - but...
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    limited Company error in name

    My company name has an ampersand in it - & - which online forms won't accept. We've been fine just using "and" instead. Though it is annoying :)
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    Statutory sick pay advice

    Mr D is correct too though - people get sick. Maybe she'll be there to cover for you when you're sick. It just becomes difficult if people swing the lead.
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    Statutory sick pay advice

    These are the perils of being a small employer. I had someone this summer - who'd worked with me for two months - phone in to say she was "tired" because of menopause and felt it would be better if she had a "duvet day". And it turns out that this is completely her right, and that under the...
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    Employer trying to shorten my notice period

    The contractual agreement sets the notice period in stone (unless you agree to change it). Maybe go to Citizen's Advice (or indeed, a lawyer) to get them to check your contract - then drop a note to your HR person or your line manager and say: "Thanks for our recent meeting, and for letting me...
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    Why do so few big businesses answer their phones?

    I find if you hit social media, companies urge you to DM them and they get onto your complaint quickly. Sadly, I think, a number of organisations now prioritise social media inquiries and complaints.
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    Stuck on business venture

    Find out what your local authority offers in terms of free business support. Where I live, there are regular "Business Wales" events for people wanting to start out - including helping you decide what you want to do. More importantly, this will give you a direct line to all the information you...
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    Refund deposit before closing ltd company?

    My business works in a more corporate environment, but we have had problems in the past with clients "parking" money at year end, and then not drawing down on it. (Basically, if a department doesn't spend all its budget by the end of the financial year, they get a smaller budget next year - so...
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    A part-time worker is poaching clients

    What does your contract with her say? I'm hoping it sets out an agreement where she is not allowed to poach your clients. (Essentially, a non-compete clause - which is still in force after she leaves the business.) I'd have a firm conversation with her first (because people don't read...
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    Join here or the FSB or ... ?

    I've paid to be a member of the FSB before, and found that it wasn't quite right for my kind of business. It seemed (at least in the area where my business is) that it thought of businesses as being "shops". Which is great if you are a shop. I didn't find their networking events overly inspiring...
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    Handyman

    Don't see why it wouldn't work out. You could get cracking straight away with a Facebook presence. As a guide, the handyman who helps us out charges £150 a day. He comes with all his own tools, his truck and his dog :)
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    Approaching companies to become an approved contractor

    I know the Welsh Government runs clinics for businesses on how to tender for its services - so I'm guessing other local authorities/governments do the same thing. Good luck :)
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