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If you own a shop then you might be aware of the fact that the front window of your shop is perhaps the one which attracts most attention from passers-by. Window shoppers are a-plenty out there and you will definitely want most of them to walk into your shop and actually purchase something, thus enabling you to increase your profits. While that is indeed a very thoughtful ambition, you need to do your own bit in ensuring that your shop attracts more customers who actually walk in and purchase something. To do this, you need to ensure that your front window is sparkling clean at all times.

Most shop owners begin their day by dusting or wiping their shop windows casually in the morning, and as the day passes by, they just sit along and watch as the window starts accumulating dust and other materials which damage its look. There are indeed a few people who take the trouble of cleaning the window every few hours, but it is a tiring job and not everyone might have the patience to keep up this routine every single day. That is why it would be a better idea to give this job to someone else and watch as your shop’s front windows remains clean all day long.

Although it might not appear to be much, the front window of your shop is actually a window into your own way of handling the business. If your windows is dirty or dusty, people might automatically assume that you do not put enough attention into your business, and they might just continue walking, without ever entering your shop. They might do this automatically, and one look at a dirty window can compel them to do this. That is why you should put proper care to ensure that your shop window is clean at all times and properly shows what lies within your shop. This in turn will attract more customers and you will begin to see the profits roll in.

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1. Pay VAT on time

Avoid penalties by paying VAT on time. If your VAT return is late, HMRC will make you pay a percentage of the unpaid VAT at the due date. You will not be charged the first time this happens but you a warning will be issued. If it occurs again within the following 12 months, an assessment will be made to determine a surcharge of up to 15%.

2. Charge the appropriate VAT amount

There are different types of tax, therefore you must make sure that you apply the right amount. Charging 17.5 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent or exempt can make a noticeable difference to your profit margins. If you are unsure as to what VAT to charge, seek expert advice from a VAT consultant.

3. Pay VAT online

Paying VAT online means that the due date for the return and payment to arrive at HMRC can be extended by an extra seven calendar days. Continue reading ‘VAT Return Tips For Your Business – 10 Ways to Save Money and Time on VAT Returns’ »