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    Dropshipping and VAT

    It is when my business reaches the VAT threshold and I have to register for VAT. So when my business reaches the threshold, how to handle it then? No, they can try, but unlike a lot of smaller fish, I will challenge and present evidence. Plus there's that clause in my terms which says that due...
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    Dropshipping and VAT

    They won't get billed for any applicable fees by Royal Mail or whichever courier is used until the goods arrive on their doorsteps. So they will need to pay up before the postie or courier hand their packets over. Otherwise they can refuse, but the goods will be returned to sender and they'll...
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    Dropshipping and VAT

    Hi, I've searched already but don't want to necro really old threads. I'm using Aliexpress to dropship items to customers in the UK. Since the items are shipped directly to UK customers from China, and my customers are responsible for paying fees associated with Customs Duty, including VAT...
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    Logo design

    I agree. But he still needs a professional identity and imo it's worth setting aside a few grand to get a decent branding done by a pro. It's not like he has to spend thousands upon thousands. If he is generating regular revenue soon after starting up, then £2-3k shouldn't be a problem. He could...
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    Slowest times of the year for freelancers

    Weirdly enough I've been told before that Christmas tends to be slower. This was from a brief chat with a freelance web developer from the UK. :confused:
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    Slowest times of the year for freelancers

    There isn't a specific industry sector that I'll be working in. Can I take it, it's only Dec/Jan/Feb that I really need to watch out for?
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    Business insurance for doing international business

    Any examples of these third parties? I plan to do my own invoicing through FreeAgent.
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    Logo design

    Exactly this. Your logo is a part of your branding. It's an investment, so why not treat it as such? Graham isn't cheap, but he does great work. http://imjustcreative.com/ Personally I can tell when a business has skimped on their branding, including their logo. When I see a business with a...
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    Business insurance for doing international business

    I've been doing some research into business insurance for freelancing. So far I've found insurers will refuse to insure me for doing business with American clients. One of them said they could cover me, but the excess fee for a claim was in the region of £5k which I wouldn't be able to afford...
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    How would you deal with someone who accuses you for selling FAKE gear?

    I would still say your product is fake. Just because a licensed image was printed onto a Fruit of the Loom branded t-shirt does not make it completely official. If I were to license an image from say, Disney and then had it printed onto a Fruit of the Loom t-shirt without the official Disney...
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    Slowest times of the year for freelancers

    Just trying to find out when, typically, are the slowest times of the year for freelance web designers/developers. I know Christmas/New Year is one obvious time, but are there any other times to be mindful of?
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    Cashplus for business

    I've had another gander, and I phoned them to clarify a couple of points. I'm not so keen now because the account limit is £15,000 and the lady on the phone said she's never known the limit to be raised above £25,000. My estimated turnover for the first year is likely to be around the £80,000...
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    Is it too late to make money from blogging

    It is possible, with the right focus in a niche. Don't go too wide and don't go too narrow. It isn't just down to blogging though. You'll need to learn more about content marketing, keyword research, traffic, guest blogging, SEO (especially the recent Panda updates), conversion optimisation...
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    Cashplus for business

    I have a poor credit rating because of financial difficulties leading me into debt, etc. These debts are being cleared now but I think it stays on the record for 6 years or whatever. Long story. In short, I don't think any of the main high street banks would let me have a business bank account...
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    Working from home and domestic life problems

    Well let's hope things improve for you soon. :)
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