freddie* Â Â 10 #1 Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Hello all. Â Over a year ago I started to make & sell glitter glasses & gifts. I did this on ebay and facebook. 6 months later I got promoted in my main job & didn't have time for the making. I want to start again & make a proper go of it bit don't know much about the business side. Do I need to register as a trader/company? Do I need insurance? How do I keep books? just record all money in & out? Is there anything else I need? Â Thanks in advance Kelly Edited October 17, 2017 by freddie* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
steveroberts   10 #2 Posted October 11, 2017 Are you based in the Sheffield City Region? If so, contact the Sheffield City Growth Hub. Otherwise have a chat with your local Chamber of Commerce.  Good luck with the venture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2 Â Â 10 #3 Posted October 11, 2017 Good advice from Steve. Â There is a lot of advice for sole traders on HMRC. Its not in complicate jargon either. Public and product liability is a must, you have been lucky so far. There is a lot of advice on .gov website regarding legislation / regulations for products too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MrChemist   10 #4 Posted October 17, 2017 Picky, I know, but sort out the difference between advice and advise. For some customers, getting the spelling wrong just grates and they look away.  If you disagree, ignore me. Your prerogative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2   10 #5 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Picky, I know, but sort out the difference between advice and advise. For some customers, getting the spelling wrong just grates and they look away. If you disagree, ignore me. Your prerogative.  I don't see where the op has used either word. I don't see where Steve or I have used the incorrect word either.  Edit -scrap that. I have just noticed the title. Edited October 17, 2017 by Chez2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NewBiz   10 #6 Posted October 17, 2017 Ring Business Sheffield for loads of free advice inc bookkeeping, tax etc 0114 2245000  Huge free workshop programme inc a digital marketing one, and basic bookkeeping one which might also be up your street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
freddie* Â Â 10 #7 Posted October 17, 2017 Thank you all for your great ADVICE. It is all really appreciated. MrChemist hands up my spelling is shocking! But rest assured my product's never suffer. I put 110% into each one. Thanks anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...