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    Switching from normal VAT cash basis to Flat Rate Scheme cash basis

    Thanks very much. Yes - whether moving to FRS was a good idea is a whole 'nother matter. I did assess our purchases and we were OK in the previous quarter and likely for the year but not in the quarter just gone! HMRC were as useful as usual - I filled in the application and waited for them...
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    Best way to deal with a very overdue account?

    As a lay business person but having just researched this in some detail myself, it is. Always best to prepare for possible future action now however. With that in mind, have a look at: www justice gov uk / courts / procedure-rules/ civil/ rules/ pd_pre-action_conduct [sorry - not allowed to...
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    Switching from normal VAT cash basis to Flat Rate Scheme cash basis

    We are switching for the period just closed from normal VAT to the Flat Rate Scheme. We use cash basis for VAT and cash basis under FRS. We have some invoices that are dated before the period start but paid in period. Looking at HMRC guidance it appears that we just include any actual...
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    Accounting for VAT with accidental purchase

    Amateur view... Couldn't you bill them as normal from your company including VAT? The fact that you personally paid for the hosting makes no difference to your client if you are re-selling a VAT-able service. Then you do an expense claim to your company breaking out the VAT and providing VAT...
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    Benefits of a https hosted domain over http?

    If you're capturing customer details on a form, that data is insecure in transmission on http. 'Some' potential customers may mind this. The barrier to https entry has come down significantly as Rob says. On our host, we were able to enable Lets Encrypt easily through the control panel. Note...
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    Royal Mail's Mail Mark (franking machine) ...a festival of murk.

    Helpful - we're just trying to figure out this postage stuff. We have our Business Reply licence now and just trying to figure out best way to do outbound (letters only). Ah, the joys of Royal Mail and their web-site. Grrr.
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    Do people abandon your website if you have Google Analytics?

    I can't help much with the OP questions. Not sure how big the anti-tracking sentiment has gotten. In general I think that boat sailed long ago when it became clear that most people would give up all privacy for a bit of "free". Maybe it will turn around? I'm sure there's more that goes on...
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    Removed as a director and shareholder without knowledge

    Clare's answer is a very good one. Power of Attorney by companies over shares is becoming more common, but fairly unusual in small one/two person bands. As Clare says, you can get the docs from Companies House to get checked by a solicitor if needed. Worth noting (I'm not a lawyer) that if he...
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    Internet connection query

    You may also be able to set up a wifi hotspot from your phone to do this. - If it's Android, look in your settings in the Wireless & Networks section. - Touch on "...More" - Touch "Tethering & mobile hotspot" - Turn on Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. If its the first time you're doing this you'll...
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    Tips for new blog

    If this is a sample of your ability to express yourself and engage an audience, I'd say give up the idea or be prepared to have a lot of tumbleweed blowing through your blog :-) But, if you're serious, come back and ask a better question and I'm sure people will try to help.
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    My laptop fan won't stop

    If you stop that service does the fan stop? I had similar recently on my wife's laptop, but it turned out to be that Windows Update was broken. The problem sometimes seems to occur with processors which have variable frequency. Certain things (e.g. Windows Update) call for the higher than...
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    To start up or not to start up...

    How about starting it as a party-style (a la Tupperware etc) business initially? It would:- Minimise overheads and start-up capital (shop-fitting etc) Require less working capital for stock - you need one sample and fast ordering from suppliers. Suppliers may even loan some samples. Help you...
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    What’s the worst part about building apps for your business?

    Actually getting something built after assembling an in-house team is often not that difficult and it can appear to be a very attractive option. More control, no mark-up from a supplier etc etc. The downsides often come some way down the road. Maybe you hire that smart young person who is...
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    Word 2010 problem

    Good news! I find much of Word's behaviour baffling :-)
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    Word 2010 problem

    I don't have Word 2010 here to check detailed steps, but try... 1. Select whole doc (Ctrl+A) 2. Go to Review menu 3. Fine the "Set Language" option which should be near the spell check options 4. You'll get a dialogue box pop up called "Language" but if you look at the bottom you'll hopefully...
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