Any custom IT re-sellers around?

[jimothy]

I'm looking to buy a selection of IT hardware in the next few months to work on some wearable technology. I'm planning on getting an iPad, Apple Watch, Microsoft Band and a couple of other IT bits.

I'm on flat rate VAT, so it would be tax efficient for me to make a single purchase of at least two grand so that I can reclaim the VAT. Problem is I cannot get everything I want in a single purchase.

Are there any re-sellers around who could put together one sale from multiple sources for only a small fee so that I can be more VAT efficient?

[nickd01]

If you're after just Apple & MS products - maybe John Lewis / PC World would stock them all?

[951TSE]

http://www.computacenter.com/home.asp Might fit the bill. They're authorised re-sellers for the companies you talk about and may be interested in your project.

[jonamv8]

Hi Jimothy,

Can't see why my business couldn't do this for you, we have accounts with distributors in place already and wouldn't have a problem bundling everything on a single invoice.

PM Me?

[andyb28]

Hi Jimothy,

We can certainly help with the Apple stuff as we provide B2B and schools with quite a bit of Apple kit. We are a Microsoft provider for licences, but I am unsure if we could get the Band direct from MS. I am sure one of the resellers we deal with could source the band to roll it all into one package.

The further up the chain you are, the better the prices.

[jimothy]

Thanks all - will be putting together a list of exactly what I am after and PMing a couple of you.

Thanks for all your responses.

[madmover]

What type of wareable technology is it you're looking to do? Or is this something which is totally new and you don't wish to disclose?

FRV is a good scheme for many. whats the current rate for IT?

[jimothy]

madmover said:

What type of wareable technology is it you're looking to do? Or is this something which is totally new and you don't wish to disclose?

FRV is a good scheme for many. whats the current rate for IT?

Not totally new at all - I'm looking at using nearable technology (based off ibeacon) to track when objects are too far away from you (e.g. losing your keys) and provide notifications to the wrist - better than the phone as people may not notice the phone notification in a pocket/handbag etc.

FRV is great - I contract to make most of my money and do apps on the side, so it's 14.5% flat rate (13.5% first year) which against a 20% on the invoices is a pretty sweet amount in the pocket.