Setting up a Merchant Account

Setting Up a Merchant Account Once you have setup your limited company account the first step to accepting credit/debit card payments is to setup a merchant account. What are Merchant Accounts? Merchant Accounts are special bank accounts used to collect debit/credit card payments through your business. The funds are usually held in the merchant account […]

Taking Payments Online

Taking Payments Online As more and more individuals are using the internet to purchase goods and services online it makes sense from a commercial point of view to provide an online method of payment for your customers. Such transactions are often referred to as Card Not Present (CNP) and can be exposed to a higher […]

Managing Your Accounts

Non-geographic Telephone Numbers Managing your accounts is a fundamental part of running your own limited company. If you have never dealt with accounts and financial statements then it can be a daunting prospect, however thankfully in this age of electronic wizardry there is a wide range of software to assist you with these new responsibilities. […]

Non-geographic Telephone Numbers

Non-geographic Telephone Numbers Non-geographic telephone numbers are numbers that do not relate to a standard area code such as 0800 (freephone), 0845 (local call rate) or 0870 (national call rate). Not only do they add a professional look to your business but they are also very affordable and in some cases free. How much does […]

Knowing your customers and suppliers

Knowing Your Customers and Suppliers When you run a business you want to know that you will be paid on time by your customers for the products and services you supply. Similarly you want to be certain that your suppliers will be able to deliver your resources on time and to the right specification. These […]

Understanding Distance Selling Regulations

Understanding Distance Selling Regulations With the growth in the internet and online shopping more businesses must understand the regulations for dealing with distance selling. Distance selling is where a product or service is sold by mail-order, the internet, fax, telephone or digital TV or any other method where the consumer is separated by distance from […]