FSB Discussion Forums http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/ This is an XML content feed of; FSB Discussion Forums : Last 10 Posts Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:17:29 +0000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:11:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.05 30 www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/RSS_topic_feed.asp FSB Discussion Forums http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_images/newlegal.jpg http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/ Small Business Issues : Performing Rights Society http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=599&PID=28284#28284 Author: retailbilly
Subject: Performing Rights Society
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 7:11am

This could be music to your ears! Just search for "say no to prs fees" as we did and now use Imsradio for our music source in our CCTV supplier shop in Manchester, 5 radio streams to choose from, change as and when you like, no prs/ppl fees just great unsigned bands and artists.
RB]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:11:20 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=599&PID=28284#28284 Small Business Issues : Getty Corbis problems http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28283#28283 Author: irish-gman
Subject: Getty Corbis problems
Posted: 16 Nov 2011 at 3:03pm

hey all - so has this problem just fallen off the face of the earth??? no updates anywhere...]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:03:09 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28283#28283 Small Business Issues : Business Valuation http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3781&PID=28241#28241 Author: jim_price
Subject: Business Valuation
Posted: 24 Jun 2011 at 9:36am

Guess this may well be resolved now but the type of intellectual property you have and the sector you're in is probably relevant here. Essentially with IP you would be looking at valuing a future income stream. Quite a few things go into that including the relative strength of the IP, e.g. in the case of a patent, the time to expiry and the extent to which it presents a barrier to entry to competitors. In general an accountancy firm (not necessarily one of the bigger ones) should be in a position to pull a valuation together for you.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:36:32 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3781&PID=28241#28241 Small Business Issues : Companies House penalties http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28236#28236 Author: renewablejohn
Subject: Companies House penalties
Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 2:48pm

Nemesis

Have tried local MP in the past and not impressed. Seems more into ways of lining their own pockets then helping constituents. I will post a new thread on the new forum outlining my experience.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:48:44 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28236#28236 Small Business Issues : Companies House penalties http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28235#28235 Author: Nemisis
Subject: Companies House penalties
Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 12:13pm

This is a major part of dealing with HMG as they control the parapet they duck behind and that is wrong, very wrong

If everyone who has a problem takes it further eventually the idea will percolate though their thick skins and there will be a realisation that they run things on our behalf. Then things will change

Your local MP runs 'surgeries'. Find out from the local office when and book a 10 minute slot but have the whole saga on a printed sheet to give them to make best use of the time.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:13:18 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28235#28235 Small Business Issues : Companies House penalties http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28234#28234 Author: renewablejohn
Subject: Companies House penalties
Posted: 15 Jun 2011 at 11:47am

Nemises

Thanks for the advice but CoHse customer services do not want to know as soon as it has gone to legal.


Just to update we had our day in court where I outlined from my orange telephone bill the exact time of the telephone conversation with companies house the fact that it lasted 20 mins and 15 secs and even the operative I spoke to on the day. I also pointed out that in the Companies House appeals manual (very useful online manual) it specifically states that all calls are recorded on a Vertex Telephone system and the data stored for a year so my conversation should still be on file (August 2010) Outcome being case adjourned until August to allow recording or transcript to be produced.

Companies house have now responded that only calls to the Companies House Contact Centre are recorded on Vertex. Any calls to the number printed on the Companies House letters sent out are handled by Customer Support Services and these calls are not recorded. Therefore Companies house cannot provide a transcript and therefore respectfully requests that the Court do award Judgement in its favour.

Any suggestions what to do next I know the police have access to telephone conversations but that is normally only in respect of a terrorist threat. What really annoys me are these people are beyond the law as normally you can put in a counterclaim for compensation but as a government body that option is specifically excluded.



]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:47:32 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=3691&PID=28234#28234 Small Business Issues : Getty Corbis problems http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28231#28231 Author: Lazzyboy
Subject: Getty Corbis problems
Posted: 08 Jun 2011 at 6:01pm

Serves him right.

Has our effervescent friend not been back to comment on his nocturnal musings yet?  Stern%20Smile]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:01:33 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28231#28231 Small Business Issues : Getty Corbis problems http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28230#28230 Author: Nemisis
Subject: Getty Corbis problems
Posted: 08 Jun 2011 at 5:39pm

I note, with a wry smile, that Crossley, the solicitor behind ACS-Law who sent out demands for copyright infringement to 1000's of people in an orgy of speculative invoicing has been declared bankrupt.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367885/acs-law-solicitor-is-bankrupt#ixzz1OheswDEE]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:39:53 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28230#28230 Small Business Issues : Getty Corbis problems http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28224#28224 Author: Old Welsh Guy
Subject: Getty Corbis problems
Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 8:55am

Well at least we have seen your true colours pinned to the mast here for all to see. Such a shameto see someone cause themselves permanent embrassment.

Still we now know where you stand, and if nothing else then that is something positive.

I think it is safe to say that if getty asked people for £375 for some images, then threads like this wouldn't exist.
]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:55:36 +0000 http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28224#28224 Small Business Issues : Getty Corbis problems http://www.fsb.org.uk/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TID=2808&PID=28223#28223 Author: Lazzyboy
Subject: Getty Corbis problems
Posted: 07 Jun 2011 at 8:47am

Posted at one o' clock in the morning? Obviously you had been at the sauce when you wrote that, eh? Enjoy your embarrassment when you see the nonsense you have written in the cold light of day.

Moron business owners indeed. Thumbs%20Down
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