Latest Q & A
High-flood-risk business premesis
How do I find out if the business premises I intend to move into is in a high-flood-risk area? How seriously should I take the risk of flooding for my business?
Office space required per person
Is there a minimum amount of office space you have to allow for per person? For example an office of 10 people would there be a minimum size the office should be?
Need to sell my business
My business has been for sale with incompetent agents. I must sell as soon as I can due to severe health needs. The business is solvent and profitable but needs total commitment. I am a sole trader with no family and cannot afford to walk away. Are there other options open to me?
What to do when moving business premises
Our business has taken over the lease on a premises previously used by another company. How can we ensure that our company is found when searched for online and by service providers? Is there anywhere we can officially register the address and business?
How to deal with the competition
I have had a phone shop for 6 years and have just found out that somebody is opening one directly next door. I feel he is capitalising on my last five year’s efforts. Is the competition likely to harm my business? I have spent thousands of pounds year after year on advertising and feel that I must now guard my business. Any suggestions?
Advice on toilet and washroom facilities
What are the regulations for toilet and washroom facilities for a small, mixed-sex workforce?
Business expenses claimable against Income Tax
I am a sole-trader who has been trading for 3 years. I currently have rented office space, however I am in the process of extending my home to provide me with the facilities to work there instead. What build / equipment costs, if any, can I write off against tax?
Charging VAT on purchases
I am thinking of putting a small seating area in my sandwich takeaway shop for customers to eat their purchases inside. Will I have to charge VAT on their purchases?
Tax advantages on business premises
Are there any tax advantages when considering whether to rent or buy premises please?
Choosing your business address
My 2 friends & I are starting up a business, trading as a partnership. This business will be run from each of our homes, as it is an Internet-based business, I need advice on a business address. Out of the three houses, how do we decide which address to put on stationery etc, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using that person's address?
Tax deductible expenses for home-based businesses
How much can I claim as tax deductible if I am operating my business from home?
Do I legally have to provide a WC on the premises?
Do I legally have to provide a WC on the premises?
Temperature guidelines in the workplace
What temperature should your workplace be? I am working in a little shop that has no doors and in the place it should have glass as windows these are open spaces with shutters that are open all day.
Advice on lease renewal
I rent a warehouse out to a customer who has used it for over nine years. His latest lease ends in July but to take out another will cost him £700. Is it possible to ignore the renewal process?
