What you should take into consideration when setting up a business in Gloucester

If you are planning on setting up a business, there are many things that should be taken into consideration. This includes the kind of business you want to run, the costs, the legal side and much more. Since there are so many things to deal with, it can be overwhelming – but not to worry, we will look at the basic points to help you get started.

In this article, we will discuss what you should take into consideration when setting up a business in the Gloucester area.

Decide what kind of business you want to run

If you are planning on setting up a business, the chances are you’ll have a clear idea of the sector or industry you will be operating in, and have some experience of it. The importance of doing your research can not be underestimated. Speaking to other local business owners can be a good idea, as can mentors and start-up advisors. If you are unfamiliar with the Gloucester area, get talking to business owners in the local area and find out how they are doing.

An important consideration is the structure of your business. You can choose to be a sole trader, a limited company, partnership, LLP or other business structure. It is best to seek professional advice to work out which of these may be best for you. If your employment status changes, for example you decide to go self-employed, you will need to let HMRC know.

Create a business plan to follow

The next thing that you should take into consideration when it comes to starting up a business is to make sure that you write a business plan. This can help you to ‘map out’ your business and what you will need to do to give it the best chance of success. When it comes to creating a business plan, you should make sure that you set some realistic, measurable targets that you want to achieve and when, so you can work towards them.

Find a business premises

You will need a space from which to operate your business, whether you’re looking to start a retail business or become a consultant and work from home.

Do some research into the commercial premises available in the area and look at the

Gloucester City Council

website for information on business rates in the local area.

You will need to make sure you have the correct insurance for your business premises.

Get your financial systems in order

It is wise to start looking into things like setting up a business account, book-keeping software and seeking the advice of an accountant early on to make sure you are following the correct procedures.

Start off on the right legal footing

Having proper protections in place such as well-drafted terms and conditions and supplier contracts can help you to avoid issues like cashflow problems. A business lawyer will be able to help you with this.

If you are processing data, you should make yourself aware of your GDPR and data protection obligations.

You should also ensure your intellectual property is protected and managed well; this can involve everything from your logo and branding through to articles you write or products you make. If you think someone is infringing your intellectual property, you should “

take action to draw this to the attention of the infringing party, and enforce your rights

”. (Source:

Willans.co.uk

)

The legal considerations for business owners are numerous and too many to list here; it is important to seek advice from a reputable law firm. Look at online reviews of law firms that work with businesses in your sector, and ask friends and contacts for recommendations. It can be useful, though not essential, to use a law firm local to you, especially if you are looking to have face-to-face meetings with your legal advisers.

Keep this information in mind

Overall, there are a lot of things that you will need to take into consideration when it comes to running a business. If you are thinking about starting one soon, keep this advice in mind, and remember to consult professionals for tailored guidance.

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Philadelphia CBP Seizes Testosterone from Hong Kong, Steroids from United Kingdom

March , 2020

PHILADELPHIA

– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized testosterone and steroids in separate express delivery shipments last week at Philadelphia International Airport.

On March 9, CBP officers seized 100 tablets of Oxandrolone that arrived from the U.K. and was destined to an address in Burlington County, N.J. The parcel arrived on March 5.

CBP officers found nearly five pounds

of testosterone 17 heptanoate in these

two bags of cat food from Hong Kong.

Also on March 9, CBP officers inspected a parcel that contained two bags of cat food. Inside the two bags, CBP officers discovered a white powdery substance and identified it as Testosterone 17 Heptanoate, a Schedule III Controlled Substance. The shipment weighed 2.15 kilograms, or about four pounds, 12 ounces. The parcel arrived that same day from Hong Kong and was destined to an address in Philadelphia.

CBP officers screen international travelers and cargo and search for illicit narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, counterfeit consumer goods, prohibited agriculture, and other illicit products that could potentially harm the American public, U.S. businesses, and our nation’s safety and economic vitality.

“Customs and Border Protection will continue to examine express delivery parcels and seize illicit products, such as these steroids and testosterone, when we encounter it,” said Joseph Martella, CBP’s Area Port Director for the Area Port of Philadelphia. “CBP officers remain vigilant in enforcing our nation’s laws and in intercepting dangerous products that are likely manufactured in unregulated and unsanitary facilities that may potentially harm American consumers.”

CBP seized an average of 3,707 pounds of narcotics every day across the United States last year. Learn more about what CBP accomplished during \”

A Typical Day

\” in 2019.

CBP\’s

border security mission

is led at ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations. Please visit

CBP Ports of Entry

to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders. Learn more about CBP at

www.CBP.gov

Follow the Director of CBP’s Baltimore Field Office on Twitter at

@DFOBaltimore

and on Instagram at

@dfobaltimore

for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation\’s borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Michael P. Murphy, of Runnemede, 66; Volunteer Fireman

Michael P. Murphy on March 15, of Runnemede, age 66.

Beloved son of the late Robert C. and May Elinda (nee Lloyd) Murphy Sr. Devoted brother of Agnes Knee (Gerald), Robert C. Murphy Jr. (the late Patricia), Thomas J. Murphy, Richard P. Murphy, Teresa A. Murphy, and David P. Murphy. Dear uncle of 7 and great uncle of 4. Loving nephew of Jack Lloyd

(Ethel) and Mary Lousie Burkhauser.

Michael was a volunteer fire fighter of Runnemede Station 75 for 50 years and an avid fisherman.

There will be a viewing from 7pm to 9pm on Friday and from 9:30am to 11am on Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11am at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Blackwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

VIDEO-Coronavirus Tips (that don’t involve hoarding toilet paper)

THE BEST WAY TO WASH YOUR HANDS

Keep yourself and others safe from the coronavirus with these CDC tips. Instead of touching start greeting people hands-free! Find 20 seconds of your favorite song … and let the whole bathroom hear it every time you wash your hands! Make everyone around you put a quarter in a jar when they touch their eyes nose or mouth … or cough into something besides a tissue or their elbow!

COVID-19 can be serious particularly for people with heart disease. But you can help slow its spread. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Mega Millions Jackpot $90,000,000

Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes

TRENTON (March 16, 2020) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $90 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery executive director, announced that in the Friday, March 13,

drawing, 14 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Four of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $2,000. Moreover, 20,229 other New Jersey players took home $94,780 in prizes ranging from $2 to $800, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Friday, March 13, drawing were: 07, 22, 37, 43, and 44. The Gold Mega Ball was 22, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.

The next drawing will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost just two dollars; by adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar per play, players can increase their non- jackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Murphy Requests Federal Government Re-Open Affordable Care Act Enrollment in New Jersey

TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in New Jersey to allow uninsured and underinsured residents to enroll in health coverage through the federal health insurance

exchange.

The Governor’s request was issued in a letter sent to U.S. Department Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma.

“With COVID-19 now a pandemic and confirmed cases increasing in New Jersey and across the country, it is imperative that we take all appropriate actions to increase access to screening, testing, and treatment related to COVID-19. While I have coordinated across state agencies to take emergency action to facilitate access to screening, testing and access to care for the residents of New Jersey, more can be done to ensure every individual has access to appropriate health care during this crisis,” Governor Murphy wrote. “Therefore, as New Jersey transitions from a State Based Exchange on the Federal Platform to a State Based Exchange, I respectfully urge the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to authorize a Special Enrollment Period in New Jersey to allow individuals to access affordable health insurance options through the federal platform.”

Several states that operate a State-Based Exchange have already established a Special Enrollment Period in response to COVID-19. However, federal action is required for the establishment of an SEP in states that operate on the federal platform, Healthcare.gov. Governor Murphy is calling for a special enrollment period of at least 60 days for all eligible uninsured and underinsured persons to purchase health coverage through the federal platform, and for that coverage to be in place as soon as possible.

“With no vaccine in place and a high degree of uncertainty about the direction that the virus will take, increasing access to health coverage will play a role in managing this outbreak. Similar to actions CMS has taken in the past during major weather events such as hurricanes, creating a SEP is a responsible action that will benefit individuals, as well as contribute to the management of this public health crisis,” added Governor Murphy.

“As the state responds to the COVID-19 situation, we want to ensure that residents have the coverage they need to access testing and treatment if necessary. We have taken action to require carriers regulated by the state to waive cost sharing for COVID-19 testing. However we can do more and, in this case, we need the federal government’s assistance,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “Clearly, we do not want residents to be apprehensive about seeking treatment because they are not insured or concerned about medical bills. We are asking the federal government to establish a special enrollment period for our residents, and for that coverage to be in place as soon as possible.”

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and 24 of his colleagues recently sent a letter requesting a Special Enrollment Period for consumers in response to COVID-19. Senator Menendez and U.S. Senator Cory Booker also introduced legislation to support the response to the pandemic including to create a special enrollment period for individuals impacted by COVID-19, among other initiatives. The Governor’s letter may be found here.

For the latest information on novel coronavirus, please visit www.nj.gov/health or call 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 (if using out-of-state phone line).

Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on Temporary Hold Order

PHILADELPHIA, PA –

In response to the

temporary hold order

involving real property in response to COVID-19, Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) of the

Philadelphia Bar Association

, the nation’s oldest metropolitan Bar Association, issued the following statement:

“The Philadelphia Bar Association commends and applauds the action of the President Judge and the Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Philadelphia in ordering a temporary hold on certain actions involving the involuntary sale of real property in consideration of public health and safety issues relative to controlling the spread of COVID-19. While speedy access to the Courts is a fundamental requirement of our system, the safety of the public must always take precedence. We thank the Court for its leadership in taking this action.”

Click here to read the full temporary order

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The Philadelphia Bar Association, founded in 1802, is the preeminent metropolitan association of lawyers in the United States. It is a keystone in the ongoing developments of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania legal systems.

With more than 200 years of dedicated service to stand on, the Philadelphia Bar Association is firmly rooted in the Philadelphia community as a steady and reliable bellwether. To learn more about the association,

visit here

Services Cancelled due to COVID-19:Lynda Lee Keebler, of Gloucester City, age 51

Lynda’s family will hold a private service in the upcoming days. The public visitation which was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the funeral home, has been cancelled. Lynda’s family will hold a public memorial later in the summer so all her beloved family and friends can gather, remember and celebrate the impactful life that she lived.

Love, Laughter, Joy, and Light

A magical, spiritual person who made a deep connection with everyone who crossed her path. Lynda had an amazing and genuine ability to make everyone she met feel valued and loved. She made the everyday seem magnificent and never took one moment for granted. She embraced life and surrounded herself with the beauty of nature at her

enchanted lake house. Whether she was enjoying a cup of tea on her deck or a peaceful moment kayaking on the lake, she always found the pretty in every day.

Lynda’s sweet smile lit up a room and her infectious laughter was contagious. Every person blessed to know her has a favorite “Lynda” story to tell, that ends with, “You just can’t make this stuff up”.

This warrior’s strength and courage was curiously paired with her sweet and gentle heart. She exemplified class and poise in the face of adversity.

Her spirit lives on in the hearts of her loving husband and soulmate Shawn Lepley, her adored parents Frank and Darline \”Doll\” Keebler (nee Ternau), beloved sister Karen Hartman (Robert), and her late brother Frankie Keebler, cherished nephews Frankie Willerton and Joseph Hartman, and her precious dog Zenny. Naturally loved by Shawn\’s extended family especially her nieces and nephews Owen, Chloe, Tierney, Clarke, Reece, Conner, and Kellen. Along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and endeared friends.

Heaven’s Angel, our once Earth Angel, has truly earned her Wings.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Saturday, March 21st, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Prayer service immediately following in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Lynda Lee Keebler Scholarship Fund, c/o Gloucester City High School, 1300 Market St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Lynda Lee Keebler. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142

David Richter: Send Me To Congress So I Can Help Trump

President Trump is Keeping America Great. He is putting Americans over the political elites.

Meanwhile, the radical left has been:

Wasting MILLIONS trying to overturn a fairly won election.

Trying to pass socialist policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.

Trying to take our Second Amendment Rights.

Proposing open borders and free college for illegal immigrants.

… And so much more. These radical and socialist policies have absolutely no place in our American democracy.

The left is too afraid to face the facts – America is thriving under President Trump\’s leadership and I am proud to be a day one supporter of President Trump.

Now, they are working overtime to defeat him.

<<< SIGN THE PETITION: STAND WITH TRUMP >>>

Under President Trump\’s leadership, America is WINNING once again. But if we let the Democrats keep the majority in the House then nothing is ever going to get accomplished.

Congress is supposed to serve the people, and all they are doing right now is serving themselves and their own agenda.

They don\’t care that the President is delivering real results, they only care about advancing their own radical agenda.

<<< ADD YOUR NAME: SEND A MESSAGE TO RADICAL LEFT >>>

I proudly stand with President Trump, which is why I decided to run for Congress. Like President Trump, I am not a politician. I am a businessman and a proven job creator. That\’s what we need more of in Congress – those who are more interested in working for the American people, rather than furthering their own career.

Send me to Congress so I can help him finish this work he has started. Together, we win.

SERVICES CANCELLED due to COVID-19:Reba E. Tobin-Wills of Brooklawn; Holcomb Bus Driver, Waitress, Loved Shooting PoolG

Services that were planned for this week have been cancelled. Memorial Services are being planned for a later date.

Brooklawn – On March 9, 2020. Age 71. Beloved wife of Robert Tobin for 26 years, loving mother of Linda Romano, David Coulter, Trudy Riggs, Richard Tobin; grandmother of;

Crystal, Joseph Jr., Karyn, Kevin, Jimmy, Kenny, Ieisha, Jessica and great-grandmother of 9.

Reba worked as a bus driver for 25 years with the Holcomb Bus Company, Bellmawr. She also worked for several years as a waitress. Reba loved being with family, shooting pool. She had a big heart and loved to help everyone.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, March 19th from 12 to 1 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Reba E. Tobin-Wills. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

: Ph: 856-456-1142