Recent content by redbelt

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    EU Cookie Law

    There is so much confusion, uncertainty and general lack of understanding about this, and nothing is going to happen immediately in terms of 'fines' and the ICO clamping down. Reading a Q&A at econsultancy I can't link to, but google "econsultancy q&a dave evans" my view is: Carry out a...
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    Should I get out before I start?

    Thanks everyone for the messages, particularly sla3 - I like your point 1 and will approach this weekend face to face with such a question, to see what/if there is a sticking point that seems to be holding things back. I haven't put a significant amount of money into this yet, but the potential...
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    Should I get out before I start?

    I have built (but not 'launched') an e-commerce store in the sports marketplace, the idea behind which was to go into partnership with a local company and person I know to utilise their stock and fulfilment. We've had positive discussions since last year about this and wanted to get things...
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    New Company - Business Partner already VAT registered

    Thanks leshoward, the activities are very similar (think of one selling online and one retail premises, that kind of thing) with a similar customer base and similar products suggests the need to register - however I will check out that chapter you mention and possibly try to speak to someone at...
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    New Company - Business Partner already VAT registered

    I am in discussions with an individual about setting a new company up which will sell direct to consumer. We are planning to setup a ltd company for this, and he will continue his current business, which is VAT registered, but not a ltd company (I believe it is a sole trader setup). He was...