Looking for some information.
Starting out on my own soon, building a clientele with small jobs and eventually growing to larger jobs. Currently been doing non notifiable works, been asked about a few board changes and other bits. Reading online Napit and NIC want a years worth of work to look...
Hi Everyone
How are self employed people finding business lately? I feel like things have slowed down a bit. I've recently moved though and seasonally maybe things are slower. How do others feel, is business ticking over ok?
Cheers.
I have recently gone self employed, I am eager to get started but finding it difficult to drum up business. I have tried marketing myself on social media and local classifieds but haven't had much success.
just so you are all aware i have been fully qualified electrician for over 8 years and a...
Hi all,
I’m currently in full time employment and want to start doing jobs on the side, obviously non notifiable ones as I couldn’t justify paying for a CPS. I want to do it all legally so any tax would be declared.
My contract with my current employer is worded very well and prohibits me...
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I'm new to the forum and thought I'd just say hello. I run a small electrical contractor business in the West Midlands. I'm currently looking for advice / mentoring on progressing my business to the next stage. If any contractors on here are on a similar path, or already...
Hi all (again), my "boss" wants to be able to send a professional portfolio of photos to clients (our website and facebook page will not suffice).
Is there anything you can recommend, I don't want to copy and paste onto a word doc.
Thank you
I am looking to sell my business as i am moving away from the industry.
Company established in 2018, turnover of £110,000. I carry out all types of electrical work (having had 25 years in the industry) but specialise in security and fire alarms. Company has approximately 180 regular maintenance...
Hi there, I have been with my employer for 8 years and I feel like the time is right for me to move on.
I'm looking to become self-employed working as a subcontractor to commercial companies whilst doing domestic whenever I get work come in. The plan is to have enough domestic work come in that...
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So basically I went self employed at the end of January and I am currently subbying back to my old boss.
I'm not originally from where I live (Stamford, Lincolnshire) so dont have a big network of family or friends. My problem is how do I generate my own work. So far I've only picked up one...
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Thinking about selling my company, does anyone have any experience with selling an electrical contractors ?
I have had a few valuations but the cost to sell is high and I don’t really trust that they can actually sell …
Advice welcome …
Thanks in advance
Dan
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Hi all.
I’ve recently completed my apprenticeship, AM2 and 18th edition.
The goal over the next few years is to work towards various other qualifications and set up on my own, leaning more towards the domestic installation side of things.
Im looking to prioritise any courses/qualifications that...
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I am losing the will to live and would very much appreciate any help anyone can give.
I am a qualified electrician who has undertaken a full apprenticeship. I will list my qualifications a little later on in the post.
I have Worked my entire working...
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I'm new to this forum. I noticed I could list my business UVP Schaltschrankbau GMBH but I still cannot figure out how. I would be thankful for your help. Best, Haxhi
Hi guys,
im about 12 months away from being fully qualified, I will have my gold card, 2391, 18th edition, NVQ, the lot. It’ll have been a 4 year slog of an apprenticeship but I’ve learnt a hell of a lot and I’m sure it’ll be worth it when I’m done. I’m 30 years old which makes me different...
we are considering to open a business in the UK and we have a machine with a 60HP hydraulic pump, it is 3 phase.
we are being offered a unit to use and the owner is telling us the supply is 3 phase with 30KVa
our question is will the supply be big enough to run the machine with the pump
Struggling to find a clear and concise answer to travel for work during this current round of lockdown.
Local travel to my usual area not an issue, it's further afield I am looking for clarification on.
I.e. South coast up to North Derbyshire, single day, no stopping over and literally just to...
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