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    When to hire and what role to fill - what's our next step?

    Hi guys, Looking for a bit of advice and help on where to move next with my business and to see if there's anything I've not thought of that could be the answer. For a bit of background: Started the business part time in May 2018 so have been trading around 16 months now. First year turnover...
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    Advice on moving into new products

    Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to check that out. I take it that these are online companies you have looked at for this pricing? We're a local supply and install company so costs are slightly more expensive, though actually leaning towards the lower end of the prices you...
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    Advice on moving into new products

    Hi guys, I've been running my window blind company for 1 year now and things are going pretty well. I want to start moving into the shutter market too and I am interested in some thoughts and advice on how to get the most out of this. We have the product range available through our supplier...
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    Branding agencies

    What area of fashion are you in? Your marketing will vary entirely based on your exact positioning. For example, if you're in outdoor clothing you might be more SEO focused as people may be searching for 'fashionable ladies walking boots' But if you're in the same line as the likes of Boohoo...
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    Managing to take time out from small business

    At the risk of sounding like a moaner, I'm after a little bit of advice or input on how to manage and be able to take some time away from my small business. I run a business with my dad which has been going for about 8 months now and steadily grown and showing promise. Like all small...
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    Advice on how to keep growing business

    I thought it may be worth updating this thread in case others are in a similar position to myself. Since posting the business has been doing well. We are now at around £70k turnover and now have over 50 5 star reviews online. Word of mouth has played a huge roll in the business, exceeding...
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    Taking money from my business - how much and when

    Hi Brett, That does break stuff down really well, thanks for that. Regarding VAT, at what point would we need to consider that and say, from that list of figures where would it need to come off? Definitely need to get on to an accountant at some point tomorrow!
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    Taking money from my business - how much and when

    Hi Somos, Very helpful info there, thanks for that. Just a question and probably me being rubbish with this side of things. Where you say 'no tax consideration' based on turnover in OP what do you mean by that? The rest of the info has definitely helped break it down so I appreciate you taking...
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    Taking money from my business - how much and when

    Yes, both going to be shareholders 50/50. Both involved in the day to day of the business so we went with splitting everything down the middle. No extra income from either of us, it's our full time work.
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    Taking money from my business - how much and when

    Currently sole trader. In the process of getting set up as ltd and vat registered.
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    Taking money from my business - how much and when

    Hi guys, I've a definite beginner question when it comes to taking money from my business. I'm going to get an accountant to help with it soon but figured I'd ask anyway. I've been living on nothing whilst getting the business up and running and would really like to start taking a basic salary...
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    Suggestions to enclose with Christmas Card

    I was thinking of handing out christmas cards to customers this year and might pinch this idea. Won't cost a fortune but definitely a nice touch.
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    Social media as marketing for the small business. Getting outside help...

    I've skimmed through the thread so apologies if my reply covers stuff mentioned. I also run a business that generates a significant amount of it's work from social media. Personally, I like the control over what is posted and being in control of it myself. As I'm sure you'd agree, a lot of...
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    Using multiple tracked phone numbers

    Hi guys, Just a quick one to gauge opinion on using multiple tracked numbers for the same business across varying marketing platforms. I am thinking of trialling tram/bus advertising in the new year and also some new print/local magazine advertising. My initial thoughts on how to track the...
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    Advice on how to keep growing business

    Thank you for the feedback guys. I'm going to go through our analytics, both Google and Facebook today and also our sales to look at our different demographics. I'm definitely keen to look at ways into the community as I do like that idea. We are lucky that some of our early customers have...
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