Recent content by Sil_14

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    Looking for a Wordpress/Woocommerce experienced designer/developer to take over from another developer

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a competent Wordpress/Woocommerce designer/developer to take over an unfinished website and e-shop (approx. 300 products)? The designs have already been created in fles and need to be implemented into the existing website. The E-Commerce is “almost” set up but I don’t...
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    Anyone know a card processor who offers "gross settlement"?

    Hi, I use PaymentSense and they (still) pay us the gross amount and bill the fees monthly.
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    Taking over a lease

    Hi, have you tried to negotiate a new lease directly with the landlord? In that case the current tenant won't have a "business" to sell anymore...
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    VAT on gift cards/vouchers

    I sell gift vouchers and the VAT is included at the point of sale, that's how I set it up on my POS system. When the card is redeemed, it is done against the gift card already paid so there shouldn't be a second sales transaction...
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    Letting Agent Fees

    Also, the security deposit If the current tenant is leaving on the 13th, it probably means that the agent/landlord have been struggling to secure a new tenant during the notice period. I would personally ask for the landlord to cover his own legal fees as you will with yours. The agent is only...
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    Letting Agent Fees

    I think there's a big misunderstanding in this thread. @rubyred81 the terms must be agreed between you and the landlord BEFORE drafting the lease. You simply submit what's called "heads of terms" listing the fundamental terms before you instruct your solicitor. Terms will include rent, free-rent...
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    Expanding by buying an existing business/competitor

    What about your current lease? When does it expire?
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    Merchant banking vs Till roll discrepancies

    you need to compare the till roll with the merchant statements where the transactions will be broken down per day. Comparing with bank statements won’t be as accurate as there could be payment delays / lost or misplaced till receipts etc
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    How do you manage inventory value? How much should accountants take care of?

    Hi, do you record your purchase invoices in an accounting software?
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    oh I think you're onto something... I like that idea very much :)
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    I don't just sell bottles, I also offer services ranging from cellar curation, ordering pre-released wines, sourcing, pairings and so on. We have access to premium wine and spirits that can be hard to get, even online, due to scarcity. That's what differentiate us locally. Wine e-commerce is...
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    It's another way to increase my brand awareness. Why people would change their method of buying wine is something I've established way before signing up a lease. However I'm located in an area with lots of expats, so with people constantly moving in and out means that I have to keep working on...
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    Yes we do local delivery and our range is unique in the close vicinity. I just don't do e-commerce.
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    no, in-store only
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    Royal Mail Door to Door leaflet service

    I'm already doing social marketing as well as many other channels. Leaflets are just another marketing channel and one is not exclusive of the other. Social media works well with my younger demographics, but that's not enough. Thanks for your help though.