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    Start Up Business Loans

    I am currently crunching the numbers and then writing up a business plan. Thanks for all the advice and input.
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    Campervan Hire StartUp

    Thank you for the advice. I was looking at getting a second hand campervan such as a VW Transporter or similar.
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    Start Up Business Loans

    I wasn’t planning on putting any money in. Is that a bad thing?!
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    Start Up Business Loans

    Hi I’m looking at starting a small business and wondered if anyone could give me some advice and pointers on regards to obtaining a start up business loan. I require £15000. I currently work full time and have an average credit score. Would I need to provide a business plan? Would my...
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    Campervan Hire StartUp

    Thank you!
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    Campervan Hire StartUp

    Hi, I'd love to look into starting up a campervan hire business. I'd be starting with just the one van initially. Hopefully, buying another if all goes well. I am looking at any advice in getting this started please. The main areas I guess are: 1. Insurance/s - what insurance's would I require...
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    Self Employed Vehicle purchase and VAT

    Thanks for the clarification.
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    Self Employed Vehicle purchase and VAT

    Hi I am looking at buying a van soon for my self employment startup and have a question about VAT. Some of the adverts for vans on eBay state ‘no vat’. Can someone please tell me what they mean by this? Also, can I claim vat back for a van purchase? Many thanks
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    Becoming a Delivery Driver / Courier

    Thanks for the advice. I was looking at a LWB if I can get one. And have been getting quotes for the insurances. I'm willing to get my foot in the door and get whatever work I can to start with but ideally I do not want to end up working 6 days a week just to cover costs. I would like to get...
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    Becoming a Delivery Driver / Courier

    That is the risk I guess... but with so many companies surely I could jump ship? Also, Is it a case of being a good driver that you will be looked after more than others??!
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    Becoming a Delivery Driver / Courier

    I understand; I've heard the stories but a lot of people also enjoy the work. Even if it doesn't work out so much fun, it'll be something different I can complain about to factory work!!
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    Becoming a Delivery Driver / Courier

    Thanks for the reply. I have worked in factories most of my working life and am sick and tired of being stuck inside, working 12 hour nights with the same old faces. I need a change. I enjoy being out and about and I enjoy driving so thought I'd give this a go. I can't think of anything else to...
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    Becoming a Delivery Driver / Courier

    Hi, I am hoping to start work as a self employed multi-drop delivery driver (for Amazon or the likes) in the new year. I would also like to end up as a courier working entirely for myself after gaining some experience etc. Is there anyone on here that has done this line of work or are doing...
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    Starting 3 Sole Trader Businesses; need advice please

    Thank you for clarifying that for me. Although having each business separate sounds ideal I think it could be a bit of a nightmare dealing with 3x different banks and bookkeeping systems. My only issue is that the bank account and bookkeeping system can only have "Real Name" placed throughout...
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    Starting 3 Sole Trader Businesses; need advice please

    I understand what you are suggesting and I will not be starting each business at the same time. I just wanted some advice on making the first step and making sure that I setup correctly for things to come in the future.
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