Recent content by qxteluk

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    Payment demand from Experian Business Express/Risk Disk which we never took out

    Had just spoken to riskdisk/experian and the matter was cleared up. A very helpful chap listened to the sales recording and rang back in 10 minutes and had the matter cleared up. Thanks goodness.
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    Payment demand from Experian Business Express/Risk Disk which we never took out

    Thanks kickstartbtm Contact seemed to matched those on Experian Business Express website / that of riskdisk and payment is asked for via a Bank account transfer rather then paypal western union of that sort. They are closed over the weekends obviously and wondering if the error/scam affects...
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    Payment demand from Experian Business Express/Risk Disk which we never took out

    Hi all, We have today received a demand for payment of £1600+VAT from Experian Business Express a service we never heard of until today. On further digging, it appears that it is riskdisk and the phone number provided is linked to riskdisk rather than Experian. On further checking, it appears...
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    How can i collect direct debits online?

    Hi Martin, Banks are pretty fussy with DD. But if you are not collecting a lot and would put up collateral, you may stand a chance. Also, unless you are doing a lot, it is pretty expensive (one off cost, running these off BACS bureay etc). Barclays tend to be more adventurous with these sort...
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    First time importing from China...

    Hi Banjo, It depends on how much you are importing really. We imported a small quantity of glow in the dark bracelet last year and that was OK (price taken into account). Basically, we got few quotes from AliBaba. And then email them back to get further info/samples. I did not feel that...
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    Becoming a business angel?

    Hi Amaze, A little late to the conversation... not sure how much you are getting off your treasury but the best treasury/money market should yield around 5.5% at the moment. The highiest rate is probably with Bank Of Scotland corporate for the sum you are talking about. I have seen people...
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    Employing part time staff

    Or there is a software called moneysoft whcih is quite easy to use. NI is per job, so if <£100 for your job, no employer or employee. Income Tax is for total income, so you will need to deduct at basic rate (20% from April 08)
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    Can a customer dispute a paid invoice?

    I think most contract has clause that says error must be notified within x days else it is no longer valid - check your contract. Without that, I suppose if it goes to court, you simply have to have behaved resonably (it is up to the court to decide what is reasonable !) and have performed your...
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    Selling in to wholesalers. Any advice?

    Have you look into ways to supply at smaller quantity (perhaps limiting their flexibility), slower post (perhaps royalmail?), charging P&P, asking a saloon in an area to be your 'agent' (and giving discount/commission ?) On order wise..perhaps automated some part of your order? (automatic...