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But her husband doesn t think it s a good idea.</div><br /> <div class="callout"> Ellen: He knows I d never manage the business side of it. The income tax and the bills and the VAT. (Sadly) And he s right, because he knows I can t even add two and two.<br /> Ruth: Get an accountant.<br /> Ellen: An <i>accountant</i>?<br /> Ruth: Don t say <i> An accountant </i> like that, as though it were something shameful. You look as though I was telling you to acquire a lover. Of course, an accountant, to do your sums for you. No more buts. You re on to a marvellous idea.</div><br /> <div class="description">Are you like Ellen?<br /><br /> Do you have an idea for a business you could run from home, or are already running one, but are scared of the money side and complicated tax forms from the government? 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