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  1. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Anybody using Job Management Software?

    Oh wow so you've been running your business for some time now! I hope you went from strength to strength considering the amount of money you spent setting your business up!! I'm only a lowly Sole Trader at the minute and I find that some of the larger consultation/FM companies that I apply to be...
  2. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Anybody using Job Management Software?

    Hi UNG. For me, it's all the back and forth I have to do all the time. I have estimate/quotation, invoice and receipt templates etc etc but I have to manually adjust every single one. I do a fair bit of work as a supplier to various consultation businesses so I get tickets numbers/PO numbers so...
  3. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Can you sign off any work with a 30ma RCD.

    Ok, so it's a PME supply. Are the meter tails 25mm and is the earthing conductor 16mm? Bonding conductors 10mm? Plastic CU is not an issue unless thermal damage is noticed. There's also the question of maximum demand of 63A at the RCD being exceeded here. Lighting - 66% of total current...
  4. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Anybody using Job Management Software?

    Hi all. I am pondering on the idea of using a job management software package for my business. I have a large number of clients with many of them being repeat customers and I'm running myself into the ground with paperwork! Tracking each job and what stage it is at is becoming a bit of a chore...
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    What is your take on this please.

    I always provide the master to my clients regardless of whether the invoice has been paid. It is all about trust at the end of the day and if you go down the route of withholding certs due to waiting on payment, it leaves a sour taste in the mouth of the client as they feel you are not trusting...
  6. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Correct process for meter tails upgrade and isolator install

    You're right of course. I always wondered who was responsible for the tails between the head and the meter as now I've seen both the DNO and Supplier change them so I guess it's on a case by case basis? Thanks for the input bud. Much appreciated. đź‘Ť
  7. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Correct process for meter tails upgrade and isolator install

    Hi Vortigern, You would think so wouldn't you but in this case, a British Gas engineer has come out today and installed brand new 25mm meter tails from the supply head to meter. He has then installed a new 100A double pole isolator and supplied that with new 25mm tails from the meter. He has...
  8. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Correct process for meter tails upgrade and isolator install

    Hi UNG. I've not had time to call anybody as of yet as I'm running 3 different sites and I'm swamped at the minute. :( I'm on hold to ENWL right now so I'll get it dealt with. I just wanted confirm the correct process really.
  9. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Correct process for meter tails upgrade and isolator install

    Hi guys, I hope you're all doing ok in this heat!! I have recently carried out an EICR on a domestic property where it failed miserably. The consumer unit is an old MEM metalclad built in the 70's and requires replacement. The meter tails both on the supplier's side and consumer's side are...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Upcoming NICEIC Assessment

    You're welcome bud, good luck! I know it isn't easy but you'll get there. đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
  11. M-B-Electrical-Services

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Upcoming NICEIC Assessment

    Hi bud. I was happy with NAPIT to be honest. Their customer service absolutely trounces NICEIC as they are keen to keep you happy and their website works! The NICEIC website is broken and won't allow you to make online payments towards your fee's etc. Also, their online shop is broken too...
  12. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    It all comes down to cost vs clicks and I'm looking forward to seeing what strategy my web designer comes up with as far as promoting my business is concerned. Example: My business profile on Google was accessed 1.3k times last month yet I didn't get a single enquiry via Google during that time...
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    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Hi Gavin, I did consider that to be honest but as a small business owner, I have to justify every expense and paying ÂŁ13 a month (although a small amount) adds up over time. Maybe something for the future though. đź‘Ť I would benefit from it though so it's not totally off the table!
  14. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Well I've instructed the web site designer to go ahead and start the ball rolling. I've already selected a load of pics to upload and altered my wording. I might also reduce the list as far as what I am capable of doing as its like reading War & Peace! :D I'm like you, my quotations/estimates...
  15. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Yeah, I'm the same as you bud. Instagram is alien to me and I've no intention of jumping on that in my mid 40's! :D It's sad to see you say that though, that you're considering going back to "employed" after 17 years of being your own boss. Like you, I'll give this Google ads thing a few months...
  16. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Couldn't agree more Luke. Funnily enough, my web designer has got back to me on pricing and he's asking for ÂŁ50 a month for a maintenance package where all website/email maintenance and social media/google advertising is included in the price. That's ÂŁ600 a year to pay out but if it brings in...
  17. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Well my wife who helps with the admin side of things is quite stern when it comes to clients asking for a drop in price etc. We are running a business not a charity. I feel our prices are fair so in future, we are no longer going to entertain this penny pinching method of obtaining work. We do a...
  18. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Hi bud, I rang the people who built my website to ask the question about it and he was quite honest in saying that you've gotta spend a few quid to keep your business at the top of the list on google etc. He's going to send me a price list and I'll decide from that whether I think it's a viable...
  19. M-B-Electrical-Services

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Upcoming NICEIC Assessment

    Hehehe. Gotta grease the wheels where you can. He was well happy with the free food n brews. :) Didn't get a single observation on my report which I'm really happy about so maybe he felt the little niggles he spotted were not worth a mention to the people higher up? Thanks bud, the sheer...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Upcoming NICEIC Assessment

    Cheers pal. What a relief! I focussed on him quite a bit to get to know him as a person and he really opened up which certainly helped the process along. There wasn't a moments silence between us (between vapes and brews that is) :D

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