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    Anyone from the North West?

    Im Mark and I run a small web design company based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. :)
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    Looking to switch Payment on my Ecommerce website from Paypal

    Hi I've currently got an online store which I run as a sideline. The traffic to the website is steadily increasing. I use Paypal to process payments at the moment but I've been meaning to switch for a while now. Studying my analytics data I have discovered that 68% of people abandon the sales...
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    SpyFlu

    Do you mean SpyFu?!
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    30 Day Challenge 2009 Team Sign-Up

    I've just finished skimming through the videos for last years 30DC. I'm definitely going to be doing it this year. I listen to Ed Dales podcast with Michelle Macphearson, Paul Colligan and Lynne Terry when I'm driving around in the car. I've learned some really useful things from them.
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    How do you manage your emails?

    I use 'Mail' on the Mac. The spam filter does a great job of filtering out all the rubbish and it has a brilliant search facility, which I'd be lost without. Then every few months I arrange all emails in my email folder alphabetically and delete a load of stuff I don't need like emails from...
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    Cold calling - opinions please?

    Did you have a crack at cold calling Michael? If so, how did you get on? I also run a web design business and I have considered cold calling many a time but quite frankly I haven't got the nerve. It is something I'm still considering though. Would love to know how you got on.
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    Can I put books I purchase through my business accounts?

    I've got a business account but have been paying for my magazine subscriptions and books through my personal account. How would I show this in my accounts? Thanks
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    Can I put books I purchase through my business accounts?

    Hi I'm a web designer registered as a sole trader. I was wondering if I buy a book on web design can I put that through my books as a business expense? Also web design magazine subscriptions etc? Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
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    Post and Packaging costs - your thoughts please

    I always look at how much the seller is charging for postage and if it's over the odds, that usually will put me off bidding for the item.
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    Yell looks a bit sick

    Yeah, it's probably there phone bill thats killed them. I get a call from them most weeks.
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    Cold Calling - Can business survive without it?

    I run a web design business and have often thought about cold calling new businesses and existing businesses without a website. No hard sell involved just a polite call to see if they're interested in my services. Has anyone else in a similar business tried this and if so did you have much...
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    Self Assessment advice needed

    Cheers for taking the trouble to post Mike, I know where I am now. ;)
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    Self Assessment advice needed

    Yeah I've registered as self-employed and have kept records from the start.
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    Self Assessment advice needed

    Hi Chris I've done the HMRC courses so I kinda know how to fill the forms in, obviously I've forgot most of what I learned now! My business is fairly straight forward and I keep records so it shouldn't be too much trouble. I might look into getting an accountant though, just worried about the...
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    Self Assessment advice needed

    No I haven't received a Self assessment form. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
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