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    Paving profit value - canvasser commission.

    Hi all, I feel I'm quite good at direct selling and have done canvassing for a few years now and looking to get some customers (not leads) for local paving companies going door to door. I have a few general questions about the paving sector especially block-paving if anyone can answer: What is...
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    Work from home - business address

    Yes I'm afraid. I may use BusinessName office followed by address and hope for the best.
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    Work from home - business address

    Thanks for your opinion, do you think it would cause a problem with delivery?
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    Work from home - business address

    Hi, bit off topic and may seem silly but I was wondering if I can add anything to my address that makes it appear more professional. I have an office/room at my home dedicated for my business.. E.g. could I add Business Name suite 1 or perhaps unit 1, office 1 above my address and still have it...
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    Pay VAT on competition entries

    I understand the different schemes. I think you need to read my messages again :) Oh, (regardless of percentage) they calculate Flat rate and Standard differently. Glad I was right and not going mad.
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    Pay VAT on competition entries

    That was just an example showing how HMRC would also expect £200 if a customer paid £1000 into my bank. Whether 12.5% or standard 20%, £1000 or £1200.. their calculation still shows I would owe them £200. If they are getting £150 from £1200 at 12.5% they would also get £200 from £1000 at 20%.
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    Pay VAT on competition entries

    Thanks for the help.. Off topic here, but I'm going to quote gov.uk as they "seem" to agree with my logic that if a customer pays me £1200 I'd owe £150. How am I going wrong?
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    Pay VAT on competition entries

    Would a game of skill/prize competition, for example, also be exempt? If a customer paid £1000 into my bank, I'd pay HMRC £200, right?
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    Pay VAT on competition entries

    Hi, if I run a prize competition on my website (imaginary example): pay £100 to enter, win a prize if your name is pulled out of a hat. 10 entrants = £1000. Would I have to pay HMRC £200 or are the entry fees exempt in any way? IF exempt, would I even have to register for VAT (Assuming entry...
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    Broker liability

    They are different models to mine as they simply refer a trade or sell contact information.. I'll be taking payment from the customer and paying the trade direct. I have marketing/profits/traffic/economy/brand all sorted, my main concern is Liability and Employment status.
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    Broker liability

    I'm mainly just brainstorming but I'd like to start gardening service as a broker/agent/middleman. I have access to a lot a homeowners/clients. Here's my basic model: I'd take job details & payment (my fee on top) from the customer. Send details and payment to the nearest trade/worker/business...
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    Contracting business model

    I hadn't thought of that as assumed I'd pay when the client pays, but yes, thankfully. Great point.
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    Contracting business model

    Hi, I'd like to start a contracting business (basic: I get the jobs and pay subcontractors to do the work). Could you point me to any similar business model examples or do you have any tips for working with subcontractors? My biggest challenge so far while researching is pricing, and VAT.. Is...
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    Royal Mail Door to Door help

    I already have, as stated.
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    Royal Mail Door to Door help

    Does anyone have experience with RM Door to Door? I've tried to register an online account twice in the last month with no luck. When I phone they say I need to book before I can see prices of collection. Any help or pitfalls I should be aware of? (Not interested in other door to door services)
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