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    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...
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    Business courses

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

    Ive recently qualified and have now attempted my own small business. As many of you may be aware its pretty difficult getting the ball rolling, especially when you dont have much money. There are a number of things I require to make my life a lot easier. These include buying a van...
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    How do i charge for a panel change?

    It's just breaker to breaker! Not fuse to breaker. I don't know what to charge. Should I do it by the size of Amps or how many circuits? Or Hourly?
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    For anyone seeking business funding

    Start Up loans are available from a government backed scheme. At first it was open to 18-24 year olds , then it was opened up for people up to 30 . Now it's open to ages 30+ aswell i believe . Funds will be limited i guess so best be quick . For people in England , Northern Ireland and Wales ...
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    how to get customers when your just starting out ?

    I am trying to get my business up and running, about 2 months ago i set up my website, listed my company on directory websites gumtree etc, try to drum up business but I have had about 3 phone calls and 2 jobs over 2 months, this may be normal for someone starting out, I am not expecting jobs to...
  18. K

    Business partners

    Hey anyone looking for a fully qualified electrician as a business partner to set up a new limited company?
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    Small domestic business drowning in admin

    Hi all I do mostly domestic work, tiny jobs to rewires. I'm inundated with work and desperately need to reduce the time I spend on admin so I can spend more time keeping up with demand. I was wondering how other people deal with quotes, invoices, certificates, notifications, etc. I currently...
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    Self employed alongside full time job

    Hi guys, I've always wanted to become a self employed sparky and now I've starter a new job doing shifts so ill have much more spare time to start building up my customer base. I'm wondering what steps I need to take in order to do this legally alongside my full time job? Cheers Matt

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