Recent content by mids_biz_guy

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    Employee want to become director - I have reservations

    A member of my company who was previously CIS sub contractor, went on payroll to aid him getting a mortgage (hes just moved!) wants to join the business as a director. He has promised to do more to grow the business / take pressure of me etc to show his commitment. It happens for a few weeks and...
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    change username

    hi folks, how do i change my username, cant seem to find how its done thanks in advance mike
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    Printed work wear for building co. wanted

    Hi folks, I run a construction and flat roofing business and want to get some work wear produced i.e polos or t-shirts and hoodies to improve the look of our staff when on jobs and out and about. Any recommendations or anyone want to cost up for me would be great. Have logos in digital format...
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    Customer has accused me of damaging their property

    This reply might be to late now, but there are companies who can polish scratches out think there called plastic surgeon you can find them do a google search used them couple of times
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    CVA costs???

    If a business had debts of £60k including inland revenue total creditors 7 What would be typically the costs of setting up and running the Cva? Thanks
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    Breach of contract and Guarantees

    Hi Folks I recently was successful in taking a client to court, we ended up in county court. I was awarded judgement and the defendant had to pay money owed on the project less a small amount for the work they would not let us complete. We guarantee a part of our work, but my query is they...
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    URGENT Can anyone recommend a really good graphic designer ?

    Hi, Call Karen at kreative juice. Karen, has designed 3 logos, a brochure and a flyer for my business's and I wouldnt now go anywhere else. Mike
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    CCJ & Guarantees

    Hi Folks, We have recently been awarded judgement in our favour, the defendant has today at the last minute paid. They were found in breach of contract, do we still have to hand over guarantees etc? The work was pretty much finished December 2012 this was specialist building works...
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    Lost legal costs

    hi, my costs involved my claim as the limited company and in defending a part 20 claim against myself personally.
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    Lost legal costs

    Hi my understanding is that as they put in a claim of approx £15k it was moved out of small claims to county court. They tried to force us to carry out work not quoted for and stopped a cheque and then reissued for a lower amount. The items they said we should have carried out were...
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    Lost legal costs

    Hi is started this in small claims, the defendant then issued a counter claim against me they then moved it to county court. I was using solicitors till I ran out of money, hence representing myself but still having costs Thanks
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    Lost legal costs

    Hi folks, I recently represented my ltd in county court and was awarded judgement. This judgement included value of work completed and court costs. However the judge would not award my solicitor costs, as I had not written them down in correct format. Do I have any avenues to get...
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    CCJ advice on proposed payment plan

    Hi Folks, One of my Ltd's has won a county court case, and the defendant was given 21 days to make payment of just under £6000.00. They are a limited company, i do not believe they have any financial problems and have a stable business. The whole process took almost two years of hell...
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    Sales letter writer required

    Thank you for your comments, what would you suggest. Thanks
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    Sales letter writer required

    Hi Folks, I am looking for someone with the relevant skill etc to put together a sales letter we can send to potential clients found through the property planning application process. This will be firstly for our flat roofing business and then for our loft conversion business and then...