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    Would you ever put adverts on your car for extra cash?

    My daughter advertises her beauty business by having advertising on her car. It certainly gets her business noticed and as she works from home, her new clients can easily find her. I think the cost to have vinyl logos over most body panels was £150, so it was worth it just in awareness.
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    Do I need a business bank account

    Hi, I'm setting up a part time business selling items online and my knowledge of banks could be written on a pin-head with a tar brush! I have a personal bank account that has not been used for a while, so my question is, can I use that for a small business, or is it a requirement to have a...
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    Bill from TNT for samples from China

    Thanks Graeme, I still don't know where the figure of £87.95 came from!. I paid $68 in total to the supplier so if they put $30 on the invoice then that leaves $48 for shipping. I also don't understand why I didn't get similar bills for the other 2 lots of samples I received as I paid a similar...
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    Bill from TNT for samples from China

    Hi, I have had 2 companies from India and China send me cutlery samples. I paid the shipping costs and these were delivered to my door without any problems. However, I am waiting for a third lot of samples from China, and have just received a bill from TNT for £40.41. On the invoice from the...
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    DHL or TNT Admin fee for clearing customs

    Hi, I'm ordering my first goods next week and the supplier has quoted shipping fees which compare with quotes from I have got myself from TNT and DHL, so I thought I'd just let them arrange shipping. My understanding is that when my goods get to customs in the UK, the courier will contact me...
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    Paying through Western Union

    The payment will be around £2000. I have received samples from the supplier and their name is associated with the company on their website and the shipping paperwork I received. The company is also listed on alibaba - does that give some indication that they are legitimate? Thanks Tony
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    Paying through Western Union

    Hi, A supplier in India has asked for payment through Western Union. They have asked me to use the option 'send to receiver's location' rather than giving me bank account details. This looks to me like a personal payment, rather than putting it through a company Is this normal practice...
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    What % to pay with first order

    Thanks guys. I received some samples last week and they are the quality I am looking for so am about to order more of the same. I have no way of checking the order I'm about to place is the same standard before the supplier ships it - unless there are companies in India that offer this service...
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    Can anyone recommend a freight forwarding company

    Thanks Graeme. I will arrange my own DHL or UPS etc. Tony
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    Importing carton containing items with different trade tarriffs

    Hi, My order from India will contain items made of different metals. Looking at the trade tariff site: Stainless steel items shows a tariff of 8.5% Other metal items shows a tariff of 4.7% For UK customs, does my supplier need to show on the paperwork how much of each is inside the carton, or...
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    What % to pay with first order

    Hi Graeme My first order with this supplier will be around £1800 Thanks Tony
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    What % to pay with first order

    Hi, I'm just about to order goods from an Indian supplier for the first time. Can someone let me know if it is normal to make the whole payment at the time of the order, or pay a percentage (say 30%?) with the order and then pay the remainder just before delivery? Thanks Tony
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    Can anyone recommend a freight forwarding company

    Thanks Graeme. I have quotes from Fedex etc based on my estimate of the weight of the carton and the supplier has said they can arrange shipping so I will see how their charges compare. I really appreciate your help. Regards Tony
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    Can anyone recommend a freight forwarding company

    Thanks for the info. Just trying to understand the process and any hidden costs- are these the steps? Supplier tells me goods are ready for collection from their warehouse and tells me size and weight of the carton. Supplier puts appropriate customs documents on the outside of the carton. I...
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    Can anyone recommend a freight forwarding company

    Thanks Graeme, Are there companies I can contact who provide this service? Or am I being daft and should try UPS Thanks Tony
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