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    new business..need accountant and advice!

    Hi all, I'm starting a new career as a consultant...on Monday. I was going to register the company, register for VAT and get an accountant. However, after speaking with some other self employed people, they have put doubts in my mind about my plan to register for VAT/LTD. So i'm now...
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    starting a new coffee shop but converting a retail space

    thanks for all your replies - i have contacted the agent to find out the building use. any other advice for a new coffee shop very welcome :) CHRIS 23: could you PM me the estimated cost of applying for this license including all costs.
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    starting a new coffee shop but converting a retail space

    hi all, I just have a number of questions about a possible coffee shop opening: I have found a perfect retail space but it was previously a card shop - it does have a kitchen on the second floor which is fine as i don't plan to do any hot food. However, i do plan to make all sandwiches...
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    that's good to know about the code ownership! i'd like to ask anyone interested in the job on here to PM me. That's freelance, web design companies or individuals looking for work! thanks for all the advice so far
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    i initially did want to go down the web design route and found a number of companies with excellent sites and many of the skills my site will require. however, as i've said they felt that for a startup my best option would be to get my own staff. Whilst also noting that many people online...
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    thanks again for all the replies i fully take onboard that everyone has BILLS to pay and i wouldn't suggest otherwise - i also agree that 50% shares in nothing is NOTHING, the coder could work for months, only to see the site fail and be out of pocket. however, i would assume that most...
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    that was going to be my next question... SALARY! as a start-up I'm not able to offer the $£$£$ to compete, at first, but would be happy to offer shares in the business to counter this. Since i'm told the site will take 3-4months to develop and then some time to get revenue going - am very...
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    thanks for the quick replies! i was thinking of monster.co.uk so its good to hear that's on your list. would there be any point putting it on at the job centre? i thought probably not? thanks again
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    how best to find a web designer to employ?

    hi all, I have a number of website ideas which after speaking to a large number of freelance designers, i'm told should be designed in house. They say due to the high amount of custom work and constant change/growth required for the site that it would only make sense to employ a web...
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    what permits or licenses do i need

    hi all, this is my first post and hopefully not my last - came across the website after some Google'ing this evening. i'm looking to hold a number of small (250max), one off, bar events in locations that don't normally have customers or alcohol (one is a field!) but one could be a shop...