Recent content by MarcusUK21

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    VAT or not

    The gift store.
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    VAT or not

    Thanks Jeremy. Explained really well.
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    VAT or not

    Starting a business is a step in to the Unkown. As sole trader registering for VAT before you reach the £1000 threshold or when you reach it. It seems a lot of red tape to register until you know if your business will take off or not. I appreciate any device. This is an online business.
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    Sales versus income

    Any experts with online stores can advise me it will be appreciated. If my store has a sale is this regarded as income? Then I deduct expenses with the net result being profit As sole trader. I have used the HMRC business records app to help me then set aside the tax owed. As I’m retired I won’t...
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    Paying Freelancers

    Thanks Fisicx straight forward makes it easier.
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    Paying Freelancers

    Hi All. not too sure this is the right forum. I needed advice about paying freelance CV writers who are paid a set fee per CV. I will need to draw up a contract for their services ie fee per CV but do I have any other obligations or responsibilities? I wondered if there are any experts on the...
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    Selling Virtual Services

    Thanks yes I was meaning if it's a virtual service I heard of the GST taxes if it's international. Or does that only apply to physical products sold?
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    Phone landline number to your mobile

    Hi your 0800 number sounds a good idea. Are you able to sign post me to the provider you use?
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    Selling Virtual Services

    Hi All. I hope you are good. I have an online career and life coaching business and wondered if I have to pay any taxes for my counselling services if I get enquiries from another country. my services are virtual via teams and zoom. Any advice welcome.
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    Paying Freelance CV Writers?

    I understand and agree with where you are coming from. Yes sadly there will always be “cowboys” that take advantage, we will be recruiting specialists from within the specific sectors. Some good feedback from you thanks.
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    Paying Freelance CV Writers?

    You raise valid point yes each CV should be tailored to each vacancy with tweeking for each job applied for. A good CV which is sector specific together with a good cover letter is important. CV writing services are more popular these days with career coaching added.
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    Paying Freelance CV Writers?

    You have a very narrow minded view. Recruitment agency CV,s I have seen and not the best by a long shot. As for your word con that’s unfair. There are plenty of good quality CV companies out there plus we will be offering career coaching. I have dealt with agencies over the last 20 years and...
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    Freelance CV Writers

    Thanks Fiscx
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    Freelance CV Writers

    Hi I am starting my online CV and Careers business which will include me hiring freelance writers to design CVS. I wanted to ask do I register these writers as an expense? They will not be employed.
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    Paying Freelance CV Writers?

    Afternoon ALL. I hope yiu are having a great weekend? I am starting an online CV & Careers consultancy. The customers will be people who are either seeking a career change or unemployed looking for employment. The customers in both cases will need a good professional CV along with additional...