I am possibly overlooking something here! I cant seem to find the trainee section anymore, has my access been removed?
Thanks in advance for any help on this matter.
Good evening everyone!
Finally created my own account after scrolling through the forum for the past couple of years (great site).
Right, down to the actual situation I have...
I have just started my own business which I am currently starting to run alongside my full time employment.
Now...
Just a heads up guys.
Had a customer approach me a few months back about a dodgy install by MyPlanet.
Anyway, they've gone bust so customer wanted to use insurance company HIES but they too have 'allegedly' gone bust aswell.
Hello fellow sparks,
I've spent the last couple of months setting up my own domestic electrical company here in Scotland and would like your opinions on the following. Quick background is that I am still working for another company as an electrician but am also building up my own business on...
My brother in law made me aware of this act which is which is imminent and is currently being flagged to local local authority building control departments. In a nutshell you need to ensure that your insurance accurately describes and covers your business activities and risk. The article and...
Hi All, new member here.
just wondering if any of the members have any experience of some business software that can make my life easier. ie invoicing from a smart phone and producing some simple reports each month.
I have a android phone and windows laptop.
many thanks in advance.
Hi All
I am hoping for some advice. I have saved up enough money to purchase a cable fault location machine and was hoping to start my own little business. Can anyone tell me whether this would be a good business opportunity? Is there a demand for such a service in the UK? Is there a lot of...
Hi all new here.
I have recently qualified as a domestic installer however i have no experience whatsoever as i have been in the security business for the last 12 odd years!
I am ideally looking for work fairly local to myself i understand i need to start at the bottom and thats no...
So far job-hunting sucks but I'm always trying. My background is really web development/programming and business but I love electrical installation with a passion but never seem to landed that job so I've decided to give the business side of me another go.
This post is no way advertising but...
Hello everyone,
I have posted before on here regarding a mobile startup i am pursuing, and got some very helpful replies. So please can i have a repeat of that!
So, i think i am running me head round in circles trying to work out how best to power my appliances.
At the moment, what i feel i...
Does anyone have a business plan template for sole trader sparks? I know this should be specific to the business which it will be, just looking for a good base template. Thanks
So I'm taking plunge and going for the ltd company route.
I know I need set up a business bank account who uses what and why Llyods small business account looks good but any advice greatly accepted
NB if this is in the wrong place sorry, just move it.
I asked a Small Business Group (Nottinghamshire)
"Question? Ive done all my Qualifications, Insurance and Joined a Governing Body, to be an Self Employed Electrician.How to get my name out there (suggest a Banner and sorting one out now) but...
Hello All
Been with Accountant for quite a few years ago has helped my business know end, Looking forward we are now looking at using a tool for accountants called AVN, Has anyone used this tool & if so what do you think of the system.
From My point of view it seems quite a good tool if i...
I just shelled out for 100 at £15.58.. so makes them 15.58p each pritty dear
i think i could got loo roll and at least people will see the name and ad each time
Maybe would of been better, Loo Roll with the company Logo and with the statement "We Give a ....."
ANY WAY
Looking at VistaP...
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