Podcast: Self-employed or a limited company? How to choose the right business entity to trade from
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Podcast: Self-employed or a limited company? How to choose the right business entity to trade from

Are you thinking of starting a business but don't know whether to set up as a limited company or declare self-employed income to the taxman? 20111206-112902.jpgIn the first of a three-part business finance series with mum, accountant, and partner of Weller Accountants Norma Stewart, we find out the pros and cons of both and what you really need to know about choosing your trading entity before you sign on the dotted line.
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Shoes, shoes, shoes!

When it comes to shoes, you have to think carefully about the restrictions and requirements of everyday life. Busy, working mums like us are unlikely to have the time to be tottering about in 6 inch stilettos unless they’ve been taking master classes from Victoria Beckham or Sarah Jessica Parker after Pilates. But that doesn’t mean that your shoes can’t say something stylish about you and your own sense of fashion. There are a range of practical shoe trends in vogue for the season, and, with many a vintage-inspired design popping up on the haute couture market, it shouldn’t matter whether you prefer to shop for shoes in House of Fraser or The Salvation Army: there’s sure to be a bargain out there for you.

shoes that look goodThanks to Prada, cowboy boots are back in a big way. Prada reinvented theirs by styling up a classic boot shape from a brightly coloured, synthetic snake skin fabric. If you’re looking for utmost versatility, you don’t have to go for the neons, but you’ll soon find that animal prints make for a glamorous yet wearable variation on the traditional black or brown designs. And a cowboy boot comes with the added advantage of a low and manageable heel that can still be worn with smarter ensembles.