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    Trading as same name?

    Hi If you have traded as a sole trader under one name, the business closes for family reasons. Can you open the same business as a sole trader using the same name? In 2009 I opened a business named Emily Rose Lingerie, in 2012 following a death in the family the business had to close, I am now...
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    looking for uk manufacturers....

    Hi I am researching into starting my own lingerie brand...I am looking for any UK based manufacturers that could help produce the lines....samples at first so looking for low moq If anybody knows of any production based in UK and could let me know I would really appreciate it Thanks
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    Any recommendations for high quality clothing?

    Morning I already own a little business selling ladies jewellery, handbags and accessories. I would like to look into expanding into clothing, I would to start looking at top end branded clothing, end of line high street names . Can anyone recommend a warehouse/wholesaler that I could look...
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    New Business Venture

    Afternoon All I am looking at starting up my own Virtual assistant/PA company... we will offer small businesses our time to do all the admin duties, bookeeping, typing quotes, diary management, organising events etc etc THese services come in handy for businesses that need a little help with...
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    Just for interest - Is the high street dead?

    Thank you patientlady... Any help/research advice you could give me would be really appreciated..... Just heard today that on average 14 shops a day are closing in towns throughout the UK
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    Just for interest - Is the high street dead?

    Thank you Pops :) I go back and forth with these thoughts in my head everyday.... I do beleive I could do well after a time once people know I am there and the services we offer... I definately need a base... but maybe think a little more outside the box? commiting to a shop lease with rent...
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    Just for interest - Is the high street dead?

    The questionnaires Im receiveing back are coming back in quite strong, I too wonder how reality will differ? The unit I am looking out is just off our high street, the council have thrown quite a bit of money into the are with bars and restaurants, I have spoken to the designer womenswear shop...
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    Just for interest - Is the high street dead?

    That is being done this week :-)... I have surveys being printed up so I can ask ladies int he area what they are lookking for and would they use a shop if one opened up in the area, what prices are they willing to pay etc etc
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    Just for interest - Is the high street dead?

    Hi I am looking into opening a lingerie shop in my local town. I beleive there is a need for a small independant lingerie shop in the area offering exceptional customer service, With Lingerie ladies do like and need to be fitted - internet sales are high but is this maybe because there is no...
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    Where to borrow from?

    Thanks for replies... I am a sole trader.. I will talk to my accountant tomorrow about the best practice whether to stay a sole trader or register on companies house.... I was hoping to go into the retail enture as a new business and not really count the last two years as it was more of a hobby..
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    Where to borrow from?

    Hi We have been trading online for about 2 years (website and EBAY) the sales are ok but nothing to rave about but as I was working full time it was just a part time drea... now I want to follow my dream and make it full time... I would like to open up a shop and sell on the high street...I...
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    Looking for donations of items to sell.....

    Hi I have just started a new Cancer Research UK group in Kettering, Northants, we are called Snowdrops (can be found on FB and Twitter) The aim is to get together regularly to help with events, whether organising, or coming up with ideas. I am looking for any businesses that do clothes...
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    can anyone help with my marketing?

    Hi I am looking at doing some marketing and up my advertising, I am looking for some help and guidance, I am on a tight budget. If anyone can help can they get in touch? Thanks :)
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    Hi all

    Hi Christina Welcome to the forum, Hope you find it useful?:)