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    Ice Cream Business

    One advantage is, if you can't find a permanent pitch, parks etc. ice-cream van vendors are protected by a by-law that states they are allowed to stay at any pitch for 15 minutes and that includes stopping on all public highways etc. My local council told me this.
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    Buy a company name but not operate yet

    Ok, but can I submit the annual returns for my dormant company without having to pay an accountant?
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    Buy a company name but not operate yet

    If I purchase a company name, but not operate the company yet, will I still have to employ an accountant to provide returns every year, dispute not operating yet?
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    Advantages & Disadvantages of buying a business?

    There are many businesses for sale in the high street. Problem is the cost etc. However, many businesses can be easily duplicated without the extra cost of buying the actual business itself. For example, if you want to run a local sweet shop, the owner of the business is asking say £50K for the...
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    Unit in a Railway Station

    Hi I looked into a lease for a small coffee unit in a Railway station. The lease runs for and is renewed every two years. The bills inclusive of electricity, rent etc. are quarterly. However, if I wanted to BUY it, they would charge £50k for a PRIVATE sale to buy the business in the unit, but...
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    Mobile Coffee Vans

    Contact ALL the local councils in the boroughs you wish to sell in. Different councils have different rules. Ask for 'street trading' department. They will probably only allow you to trade on permanent pitches, such as market places. Try selling at private venues such as farmer's markets or...
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    Building a website on a budget - your answers & advice

    I attended The Business Show at Excel last week. The Internet Business School was offering a one day course to set your website up live and running by the end of the one day course for £149.00 + VAT. What do you reckon, good deal or not? They use WordPress.
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    Fruit & Veg Van

    Another option would be to sell on Industrial estates were there are workers on private land (with permission of course). Better still why not develop a sandwich snacks & hot drinks outlet from the van. Think of all the workmen on large building projects and sites when the re- building of...
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    Fruit & Veg Van

    You will be very lucky to just get a trade licence to trade ANYWHERE on the street/highway from a vehicle unless it is in a permanent position such as a street market, farmer's market or boot fair. Problem is, local shops nearby will complain that they are paying extortionate rates for renting...
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    Mobile Coffee Vans

    The biggest problem with these vans is that you can't take them on the motorway because their maximum speed is 40 mph. Since the most lucrative way to make money is at large events such as festivals or horse racing, you would need a trailer to put these vans on the motorway. This therefore...
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    Tax free Salary

    Hi I am trying to start up a business but could do with a break of paying myself the minimum possible for a year while I get the business growing before I start paying tax. Does anyone know the threshold I can pay myself before paying tax?
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    What would you do if you had £60,000 for Six Months

    Oh the joys of living outside London. £60k, you would need almost that amount just for a deposit on a flat in London.
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    Catering vans selling at roadside

    Thanks, this is very helpful.
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    Catering vans selling at roadside

    Does anyone know if it is legal to pitch your trade on a lay bye? I have noticed many traders suggest this, but I'm sure you would need permission from the local council.
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    Mobile Coffee Vans

    But you can buy far cheaper vans than that on eBay.
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