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    Sending to Northern Ireland Post-Brexit

    Thank you. I have done this form but heard nothing back. The GB number was given instantly. There has been an announcement saying that most things won't change between parts of the UK until 1st April. So hopefully, we will all have the number by then.
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    Sending to Northern Ireland Post-Brexit

    Apparently, we need a EORI number to send to Northern Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man from Jan 1st. This is a number that begins with 'XI' according to HMRC. How do you get one of these numbers? I can't apply for one on the site. The application gave me a 'GB' number. That allows me to...
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    Charities + VAT?

    I partly agree. The charity need to provide the certificate of exemption first. Once you have this, read the government page that I pointed to. That would show they don't pay VAT on certain items. It is the sellers responsibility to then check if what they are providing is covered by that...
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    Charities + VAT?

    Charities don't have to pay VAT on certain services but not all. You will need to check that the what you are providing is exempt. The gov.uk website at vat-charities/what-qualifies-for-relief.
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    Motorway Advertising

    It still is illegal to advertise by motorways. There is a difference between motorways and A-roads and advertising by A-roads is legal.
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    Hiring cash in hand workers legally

    If you set their hours or wage, then they are employed by you. You are responsible for their tax and NI. A window cleaner sets his hours and his wage, so he can be self-employed.
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    >>>Rant Alert<<< Google Shopping

    It's all because they won't be able to use your images to advertise for other sellers of the same item!
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    Selling on Amazon

    It is a little more complicated than eBay to use. The biggest problems we encountered were commission rates were higher than we could sell the products for plus pictures and descriptions. Unlike eBay, Amazon pick the picture and description and it is the same for the entire list of suppliers...
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    What Is The Last Thing You Bought Online?

    A laptop charger to replace the damaged one.