I've just started a new business

[new-age art]

I'm a keen artist and have just set up a small business with my partner producing and selling modern art, i'd be grateful for any advice you have.

[new-age art]

you can also see our website at http://new-age-art.tripod.com/

[new-age art]

we haven't actually sold anything yet as we are in the early stages but as we are students and too young to pay tax as we dont have jobs do we need to get a permit or something similar?

[Joyous]

[QUOTE=new-age art]but as we are students and too young to pay tax as we dont have jobs do we need to get a permit or something similar?[/QUOTE]

You're liable to pay tax from the day you are born! The only reason why most students don't pay tax is because they earn less than their personal allowances. Just out of interest how old are you?

Whether or not you'll need a license/permit depends very much on how you'll be selling your art. If you're selling it on a market stall then you'll need a permit. If you're selling it in an e-commerce site then probably not.

I hope it does well for you (but don't forget your studies)

Regards

Joy

[new-age art]

i'm 17 and in my last year at college, does this affect my plan in any way?

[new-age art]

[QUOTE=Joyous]You're liable to pay tax from the day you are born! The only reason why most students don't pay tax is because they earn less than their personal allowances. Just out of interest how old are you?

Whether or not you'll need a license/permit depends very much on how you'll be selling your art. If you're selling it on a market stall then you'll need a permit. If you're selling it in an e-commerce site then probably not.

I hope it does well for you (but don't forget your studies)

Regards

Joy[/QUOTE]

thanks joy, we will be selling it through our website http://new-age-art.tripod.com/

[JustOneUK]

pay for some cheap hosting with someone like 1and1.co.uk it's only about £5/month. tripod freehosting sucks big time for business.

good luck with it.

James

[easymadecards]

Hey new age art. I have a great venue for you to sell your art. If you are interested in a new way to share your art, and make some extra money email me at look@easymadecards.com and I will share this cool idea with you.

Your Friend Tamara

[ronke]

Welcome to the forum! Hope business starts booming for you! Its god to see some young entrepreneurial spirit!:-)

[new-age art]

i would like to thank you all for your support and help