2006-07-12 22:17:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
It really does depend on the type of small business.
One way to get more trade/customers and therefore money it to make sure you've got a website first then try getting free links from other websites like http://www.apexlaptops.co.uk or http://www.freelegaladviceuk.tk or any other website that'll link to yours. Some may charge you whilst others may do so for free.
Another thing to try is posting a free classified advert like http://www.vivastreet.co.uk or http://www.gumtree.com or http://www.craigslist.org which can help.
Also, consider what you are selling and where you are selling it. Selling something rare is a good idea but then again selling something popular can be good.
Not only that, consider your prices too. I've always thought that the cheaper something is, the more it'll sell. For instance, music sold for £29.99 at Amazon or Play.com might sell less than a game sold for £19.99 at CD-WoW due to the better price.
Good luck.
2006-07-12 22:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by The Techie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its not just you, we started a haulage business 3 yrs ago and are finding it so hard. In this country there is no incentive or help. By the time we have paid what is due to the Inland Revenue/Customs & Excise, its hardly worth it!!! Last quarter we were 2 days late paying our V.A.T. only because of cash flow and they SENT US A DEMAND FOR A PENALTY FEE 10% OF WHAT OUR PAYMENT WAS £112.01... to be paid immediately
You dont say what type of business you have, and a lot of the time it does depend on that ie: takeaway food shops, hairdressers, taxi company........ a lot of money can be made because customers usually pay cash.... That way it wont seem like you are just running your business for the taxman
Can you tell the TAXMAN is defo not my friend??
Good luck, hope things get better for you
2006-07-14 18:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by talula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-17 10:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by lalraniusha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont start your own small business in london
Wow its soo good to be an employee, insurance and you only work for the set time , no need to worry about the company going bust or anything
2006-07-13 16:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by kadhumia_flo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no it really depends on the type of business. But some companys can make good money others will just plod along.
2006-07-13 05:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by jessicacalvey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. I can't make any money, in England, with my small business. Maybe, cause it's not in England. Yup, that it.
2006-07-13 06:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labour hates small business...
2006-07-13 05:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Elliot H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i pay myself 800 amonth casual labour costs me 60 aday 300 aweek need i say more
2006-07-13 17:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its britain. Money is cr*p whatever you do here these days
2006-07-13 05:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by xbabybrownsx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋