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    Owed large amount of money - what to do?

    Consultancy Service v Product Consultancy Service v Product >Sales have been steady but slow Could you become an authorized reseller for the product in the UK; by providing support contracts and customised installations for UK clients maybe you could leverage your existing work and move into a...
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    Is it worth trading as a company over a short period?

    IR35 Deemed Salary IR35 Deemed Salary IR35 prevents this through something called a 'deemed salary' payment at the end of the financial year. :bluelight
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    Unable to pay VAT - Insolvent????

    Whs Whs >It's quite possible that you could become personally liable because you traded while insolvent. WHS: "Under UK law, trading while insolvent can trigger several provisions under the Insolvency Act 1986 which may have the effect of making directors of a company personally liable to...
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    Clearsky Accounting

    Clearsky Clearsky I've used Clearsky for 2 years and have found them helpful and professional. They came recommended by a fellow client which is always encouraging to hear. They have a freephone number, why not get in touch?
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    Tories on IR35 reform

    Enjoy: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7183363/General-Election-2010-Tories-see-vote-winner-in-reform-of-tax-system-for-self-employed.html
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    BN66 - Time to fight back (Chapter 3)

    Breaking news... HMRC v First founder. HMRC lost Breaking news... HMRC v First founder. HMRC lost Today I read in the Telegraph business section that HMRC lost its case against the founder of First group who'd benefited from a double taxation treaty loophole. The judge said that at the time...
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    Umbrella Company Help Please!!!

    Giant Giant >So is it worth it? Shop around. Some umbrellas charge more than others and some offer better service. Giant aren't bad in my opinion, I used them for over 2 years. Giant give you a dedicated person and phone number to ring if you have any questions. On the other hand, having...
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    Problem with present umbrella company

    What he said What he said This approach worked for me. Make sure they pay up before you click to leave/request P45 >I want to change my umbrella company Why not go limited? No more lock in clauses :O)
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    Differences Between Umbrella Companies

    Giant Giant I've used Giant for a few contracts. Their web interface is easy to navigate around and straight forward to use; it also keeps your records in one place and lets you track progress of expenses, payments, etc. However, recently they've included lock in clauses with their contracts...
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    FDM - Experience

    Fdm Fdm FDM found me 9 months' worth of contract work over 2005/6; they always paid promptly. :smile
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    Pls Advise

    It depends... It depends... Professionally speaking there are a few considerations: Agents need prompt responses to their questions via personal email and phone Prospective clients will want to interview you at very short notice Clients expect you to start within a few days IMHO you'll be...

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