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How do we transfer a .co.uk domain we own via Mr Site to Bluehost and also purchase a .com to use the same way?
When you sign up for Bluehost you choose between 'I need a domain and 'I have a domain', choose the latter to transfer your existing .co.uk domain.
Bluehost is a hosting service. It just happens to offer a free domain with its hosting plans! So, you'll have to register your .com through a domain name registrar, like http://www.123-reg.co.uk, and then transfer your domain again from within your Bluehost control panel.
Bluehost support is notoriously good. You can talk this through with a representative via live chat on the Bluehost home page. -
What health and safety regs and food hygiene certs would I need to set up a home baking business?
Hi,
I cover this topic in 'Working 5 to 9' - if you have the book, all you need is on pages 74 - 77 but in summary ...
Your kitchen should be registered as health and safety checked by your local council. Contact them to arrange a visit - you can find details at www.direct.gov.uk
And it's also advisable to take a health and safety/food hygiene course.
If you're displaying at Farmers Markets and the like, you will need insurance - and that's covered at www.farmersmarkets.net
Best wishes
Emma -
How do you start a Personal Services Company? How much does it cost?
Hi
Can you offer more detail on the kind of company you want to form? What kind of services will you be offering?
For an example, though of something you might like to read, I wrote this feature on how to make a profit in a week, whether setting up a products company, or business services company
http://www.enterprisenation.com/detail/How_to_make_a_profit_in_a_week/3213/1.aspx
Hope this helps.
Emma -
Working 5 to 9 where can i purchase this via Paypal PLEASE, Thanks
Hello
Thanks for the question. We are on to this and you will be able to order the book using PayPal within a matter of days. Would you mind trying again early in w/c 7th June at the bookshop which is here http://books.global-investor.com/books/432310.htm?ginPtrCode=10461
Happy reading!
Emma -
There was a list at the end of one of your videos, with a lady who set up /host websites very cheaply. I need her services but cannot find her. Can you help? Thank you. Mimie
Hello,
Are you referring to the PayPal videos? You can find the video on hosting here http://www.enterprisenation.com/content/AudioVideo.aspx
It's Episode 3 in the series.
Hope this helps
Emma -
what business ideas do you reccommend
Hello
There are lots of business ideas on Enterprise Nation as we profile so many interesting home businesses!
But a few thoughts on how to come up with an idea for your business. Ask yourself 3 questions:
- Is there a gap in the market? Have you tried to buy something, can't locate it, and think others might be looking for it too? If so, this could be a gap in the market. Fill it!
- what is your passion/hobby/skill and can it be turned in to a way of making a living? Probably, yes.
- Look at what someone else is doing and do it better yourself.
You could also check out my book 'Working 5 to 9' which offers 50 ideas for businesses you can start, plus 15 franchise opportunities.
Good luck!
Emma -
what business ideas do you reccommend
Hello
There are lots of business ideas on Enterprise Nation as we profile so many interesting home businesses!
But a few thoughts on how to come up with an idea for your business. Ask yourself 3 questions:
- Is there a gap in the market? Have you tried to buy something, can't locate it, and think others might be looking for it too? If so, this could be a gap in the market. Fill it!
- what is your passion/hobby/skill and can it be turned in to a way of making a living? Probably, yes.
- Look at what someone else is doing and do it better yourself.
You could also check out my book 'Working 5 to 9' which offers 50 ideas for businesses you can start, plus 15 franchise opportunities.
Good luck!
Emma -
If I set my business up in the garden shed would it be considered seperate from my home regarding insurance, address etc
You can get insurance from Direct Line for Business that covers 'home business' and this applies whether your office is in the house or in the garden.
In terms of an address, you can still use your residential address if the business is operating from the shed.
Be careful of planning permission. If you're operating quietly within the shed, you'll be fine but excess traffic to the house/loud noises etc may mean the nature of the shed changes from a 'shed' to a 'business premises' and your Local Authority may start asking questions.
But in terms of address/insurance, you're fine for the shed to be considered your home office location.
Emma -
I recently started working from home but am now told I am operating illegally because I have nor registered with the authities. But which one(s). I've tried the council. They say not them.So who? Help!!
Hello
By the authorities, do you mean the tax authorities? We all have to register with HMRC www.hmrc.gov.uk within 3 months of trading so maybe that's who you need to tell?
Best wishes
Emma -
SELF EMPLOYED JOINER WORKING FROM HOME,WAS WONDERING WHAT IMPLICATIONS THIS MIGHT HAVE IF SOMEONE WAS TO COMPLAIN.DONT REALLY MAKE ANYTHING BUT DO PREPARE MATERIAL FOR JOBS IN MY SHED.ie;CUTTING SANDING etc
Hello,
The only reason someone is likely to complain is if you're making lots of noise or creating a disturbance to neighbours. Try to keep that to a minimum and you should then be okay.
The only implication of someone complaining is that the Local Authority will suggest you have to apply for planning permission to work from home and pay business rates on the part of the house you use as work premises.
Avoid this by keeping quiet in your work!
Emma -
would appreciate any suggestions on finding a mentor to advise, support etc; in setting up home business.
Hello,
In terms of looking for a mentor, you might like to check out www.horsesmouth.co.uk which is an online directory of mentors or, depending on which region in which you live, there may be mentor programmes on offer from your local Business Link or Enterprise Agency. Visit www.nfea.com to locate the Agency that's closest to you.
A point I would make on mentors (and I say this based on personal experience) - look for a combination of mentors, as opposed to an individual. This has worked for me in the past as I have approached people with skills in certain areas or whose advice I respected at a particular time in business journey. Saying that, you may find all you need in one single person. Good luck in your hunting!
Emma Jones
