I have a local accountant, I pop in to see him when I want. Core fees are £100 a month, then a bit extra for payroll and VAT submissions. Probably £1500 total a year. There are cheaper alternatives, but I Iike supporting a local accountant, and access is good.
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Originally posted by stek View PostHow is it £294 a month when the dearest package is £184 + VAT a month?Comment
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you're "paying £290 per month" but so far you've had the first four months free?
have you paid them anything yet?
I know it shouldn't be the case, but you're probably on the lower end of priority until you've actually started paying them something
either way, that monthly fee is far too muchComment
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Originally posted by pr1 View Postyou're "paying £290 per month" but so far you've had the first four months free?
have you paid them anything yet?
I know it shouldn't be the case, but you're probably on the lower end of priority until you've actually started paying them something
either way, that monthly fee is far too muchLast edited by Debz; 6 August 2015, 07:21.Comment
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Originally posted by Debz View PostIf you read what I have said initially, there special offer was first 3 months free. That doesnt mean treat me like tulip until I start paying. Getting everything in place is the crucial part and if that goes tits up then why stay to even start paying the monthly price??
Originally posted by Debz View PostIs it standard practice to charge even though I haven't started trading? What would they charge me for exactly?Comment
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Originally posted by pr1 View PostI think my point is that a lot of people reading this (including me) thought you were throwing nearly £300 down a drain, it's no excuse for them, but the reality is you haven't paid them anything yet, so get out now (you don't even have any losses to cut)
Yes, who do you think is paying the wages of the people responding to your questions before you start trading? Or do you expect advice to be free just because you aren't trading yet?Comment
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Originally posted by Debz View PostNo for Clearsky the most expensive package is £245 per month plus £49 VAT.
NW gives you 95% of the top Clearsky package for a third of the price.Comment
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Originally posted by Debz View PostThe whole point of the post wasn't even about the cost, I wouldnt have gone for the package if I couldnt afford it. I just wanted a full service until I get to grips with what Im doing. I don't expect advice to be free, but if they have offered 3 months free then that shouldn't compromise the quality of the service at all. It's not about whats free and what price it is its all about the service. I was happy with the price because I thought I was going to get a bespoke service but the reality is proving to be different.
paying more for something doesn't necessarily mean it will be better, as you've discovered over the last 3 monthsComment
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Originally posted by stek View PostBlimey, what a rip off, can't wait for a Clearsky shill to join this thread and attempt to defend that....
NW gives you 95% of the top Clearsky package for a third of the price.Comment
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