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    Recommendations for a 3PL which connects with Shopify websites

    Im looking for recommendations for a 3PL which connects with shopify or other well known website platforms to fulfil our website orders. For my previous business we used Huboo, who werent exactly perfect. We are also considering the below shipbob huboo flexport amazon multi channel fulfilment...
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    Made in china required on label?

    We are about to launch a new product - A home decor item (a floral wreath with iron hoop) The item is manufactured in china For this type of product is it a legal / customs requirement to include "made in China" on the product label? For our previous business, the products we produced...
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    Wealth manager or not?

    I see your point and its something im considering. I have found a good advisor with low initial and ongoing fees. I think I may give them a small portion of my portfolio and see how they get on. I guess the benefit of doing this is that they will be quicker then me to highlight changes that...
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    Wealth manager or not?

    One of the wealth managers today told me that he would pretty much put most of my money in equity funds and hold it there for the long term. He even provided a list of the all the funds he would use with a percentage breakdown of the holding. Perhaps i'm missing something here, but I may as...
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    Wealth manager or not?

    was thinking the exact same thing actually! Can you recommend any good commodity based ETFs?
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    Wealth manager or not?

    Thanks for the advice folks Much appreciated. Not a huge amount to report to be honest. I have had a chat with a few wealth managers and haven't really been hugely impressed. None of them have told me anything that I didn't already know and the fees are exorbitant. I haven't really seen any...
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    Wealth manager or not?

    Long story short - I have recently exited my business and have upwards of 7 figures to put to work. Im reasonably proficient at investing but also limited in terms of my time. My question is, how many of you use wealth managers and would recommend using them to look after your money? Do you...
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    Pension contributions

    Hi Folks Excuse me if this may be a silly question Over the years I have been contributing to my pension via my limited company using an employers contribution form from my pension provider I just wanted to double check that thats all there is to it in terms of accounting rules and principles...
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    advice for individuals looking to invest in small businesses

    thanks Ozzy Thats some good info there, I will checkout Angels Den If anyone has any sources which give info on the legalities eg dividend payments etc feel free to pop them over!
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    advice for individuals looking to invest in small businesses

    Hi There My business is currently in the process of being acquired. When the sale goes through (fingers crossed!) we will have a good amount of capital to invest. One area that im looking to invest is into small businesses in terms of equity deals and help them grow. Has anyone got any advice...
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    Am I entitled to dividends as a 10% equity holder in the company that im selling?

    Hi there Im currently selling my business to a larger US based company. As part of the deal Im retaining 10% equity in the company. As a 10% share holder should i be entitled to claim regular dividends on company profits? thanks in advance
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    Budget 2021 - Business Asset Disposal Relief been scrapped?

    Hi Guys Just been checking out the implications of the budget. Anyone know if Business Asset Disposal Relief has been scrapped in the recent budget? cant seem to find anything that suggests it has thanks
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    what fees will my EU customers be charged now after Brexit?

    There just seems to be massive inconsistencies at the moment between country to country, and even in specific countries Most of our customers are not having to pay anything, but we are getting the occasional complaint of import charges from a few customers Is anyone planning to sign up to the...
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    what fees will my EU customers be charged now after Brexit?

    We are an UK online retailer and im just trying to pin down exactly what fees our EU based customers will now be charged after Brexit As I understand it, EU customers who make a purchase with us for orders over 150 euros are liable for duty charges on arrival However what about orders under...
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    EU food labeling advice

    Hi Folks We are looking for a good EU food labeling consultant who can help us submit our labels to the Food Supplements Registers of France, Germany, Italy and Spain Can anyone offer any recommendations? thanks!
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