New Business - Where do I start?

[gotguanxi]

Good Afternoon,



I am looking to start trading from home, selling my product to customers via phone and email conversations after establishing initial interest.



I need help on a reliable and cost effective site to use to register my business ( there are two employees, both being directors)



I also require a trusted online merchant in order to take payments over the phone when necessary.



I would also like to know on average as a business owner how many cold calls do you receive a day?



Thank you in advance for your time and advice.


Regards


Nate
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[gotguanxi]

Anyone?

Another question, who provides the best phone tariffs for small businesses?

Thanks

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Hi Nate,

If you are registering your company then look at Companies House for some useful info.

If you are looking to take payments over the telephone then you could look at our PCI Level 1 accredited Payment Gateway (you will find us on the Visa and MasterCard PCI compliance lists) which offers a Virtual Terminal service starting at just £10 per month. The service works in conjunction with an Internet Merchant Account and as we have direct contacts with the merchant services departments of several acquiring banks we can assist you with obtaining this. If you also want to take payments via your website then we have a customisable Pay Page which is compatible with most shopping carts as well as bespoke websites.

You might also want to consider joining the FSB due to offers which may appeal to a new startup such as yourself. The FSB offers you free business banking through the Co-op, reduced merchant account fees via Streamline (compatible with our Payment Gateway), free legal and financial advice, the use of the FSB logo plus many more benefits. If you like, I could get someone from the FSB to call you and discuss membership options?

If you would be interested in discussing further either click the link in my signature to visit our website or drop me a PM with any questions.

Thanks,

Simon Lowe
Sales manager
Total Web Solutions Ltd

 

[gotguanxi]

Thank you Simon, I am based in Didsbury so will look to use your terminal as soon as we go live. Thanks for the help.

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Hi Nate,

So you are based in Didsbury. Just down the road from us then !

Best of luck going live and hope to here from you soon

Thanks,

Simon

 

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I need help on a reliable and cost effective site to use to register my business ( there are two employees, both being directors)

If you mean register a Ltd company, i used companies made simple - all good
+ dependant on what you are paying yourselves etc, you may have to register as an employer with HMRC

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Anyone?

Another question, who provides the best phone tariffs for small businesses?

Thanks

Sorry just saw this. Try Diamond Solutions. Based in Bury and offer excellent rates/service.

Thanks,

Simon