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    Finish Training Soon Need Help

    Hi, im 23yrs old will Have gained quals in 2356 Level 2 + Level 3. Test inspection and 17th edition by the end of this year. Am currently working as Maintenance Engineer, gaining very little install Experience lately, although i have had abit in the past. Can anybody advise on the best ways in...
    • Chrishands
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    • business company experience finish help leave need help training
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. A

    Setting up business as 2nd income?

    Hi all, please excuse as i am new to the forum. I was after some business related advice regarding setting up a business as a 2nd income. my current situation is I am employed by local authority (12 yrs) as a supervisor earning 30k, however I am looking at setting up on my own as a sideline to...
  3. S

    can i carry out testing?

    Hi all, i am a qualified electrician - level 2, level 3, part p, relevant regs, 2391. i have worked for the past few years for a large electrical firm, so everything was covered by them. i am thinking about starting my own limited company and working for myself. i was curious about electrical...
  4. G

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma

    Has anyone got any feedback on stroma? Thinking of signing up with them. Im new to self employment and trying to gradually build up my business at the moment. These guys seem the cheapest option.:49:
  5. P

    business plan

    Had a meeting with business gateway today with regards to starting out myself. Was advised to draw up a business plan asap, do any of you have any advice on what should be included to make a good plan? Thanks in advance.
  6. Worcester

    Paperclip Software Yes / No / Something else?

    We're looking to update some of our procedures to reduce the time overhead in quotations and hand over paperwork, so looking at what's available. (Easy MCS not even in the frame !!) I Know a few of you tried it and some had the free trial and some any early adopter discount Is anyone still...
  7. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic

    Evening currently employed by large firm working in social housing. Got Nvq3, 2395 (havnt done a seperate 17th exam? -but trained to 17th?) I am looking to do a bit of my own private work on weekends- nothing major- few eicr's and the remidials that come with it. What else do I really need...
  8. H

    New Business Startup

    Hi, Ive recently ventured out on my own and wondered if anyone might have an Excel Template they wouldn't mind sharing for my book keeping? Ive been searching high and low and but cant find anything to help me. Any help would be much appreciated Thanks
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    New business start up; a few questions.

    Hi, I'm currently writing up a business plan for a new company in the North West; the main disciplines I will be working in are Web Development; Software Development; Risk Based PAT Testing; Cyber Security Training; Social Engineering Awareness Training; and Computer Repairs and...
  10. S

    Business courses

    Anyone know of a good preferably free business course? Just completed a 5week electrical course so am now ready to roll ;)
  11. P

    business gateway

    Hi guys, have any of you ever used business gateway for advice or info on starting up? If so how did you find them. I'm going to make an appointment on monday to see if they can help any.
  12. Dan

    FSA obtains clarification from the SIA on Business Licensing

    FSA obtains clarification from the SIA on Business Licensing Read the full news article
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    Buying a business

    Has anyone here bought into a business rather than start one from scratch. I have always had an interest in owning my own company but not sure what route to go down: either start from scratch and spend the next 3-4 years struggling to make ends meet but have the satisfaction of doing everything...
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    Business cards

    Where's the best place to get business cards done
  15. T

    starting up a business..

    Afternoon all!! Right.. What do you need to start up self employed and run your own business? I am sure of a people people around my area that have started up a business but with no actual qualifications? How is this? I assumed you needed level 2+3 nvq 3 am2 and 17th edition.. Or is it as long...
  16. B

    calculating rates and business plan

    I have a question.I have seen plenty of people ask here how much they should charge for certain things in their business. I have also seen plenty of men ask here ask various other questions about starting out and other related questions. I would like to know how many of you would find a book or...
    • bobzzz
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    • business calculating plan rates
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Starting my own business

    I am looking for advice. Im a fully qualified electrician with NVQ3. Ive 14 years experience and worked for the same company in that time. And now want to go it alone. What other qualifiations are required for me to get the ball rolling.
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    Customer Payment.

    Having problems receiving money from a client. They are either ignorant, arrogant or both. I put my invoice in a week last Friday. We are small business and rely on fast payments to cover wages costs and material costs. However I have still not received any form of payment. This was a private...
    • highspark
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    • business customer don't email money payment still
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. R

    Want to stop working with my hands and become a paper pusher

    Hi there having been in the electrical business since Jan 1980 I now want to stop the physical part and get into design etc. I have my C&G2400/2391/ 17th edition etc. Being self-employed I have some great customers but do not know how to make this change, as my customers will no longer have a...
    • RetireEarly
    • Thread
    • because become business customers design electrical electrical work hands paper working
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. S

    Business advisor / mentor

    Morning all I would really like to push my business forward this year. Has anyone ever had a mentor / advisor or do we all just struggle along hoping for a break ?

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