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    Anyone willing to critique our business website?

    Hi all. Had our website revamped a few months ago and since then quite a few changes have been made and also quite a few planned (& in progress) Just wondering if anyone could give me some constructive feedback on it. One of the thing I don't think is communicated very well is the fact that we...
    • Fox Electrical
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    • anyone bsi business thing website willing
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Starting a new Business etc

    This has probably been asked a few times before, but would like some advice if possible please. I have been recently made redundant as a electrical-mechanical maintenance manager and was looking to maybe start up on my own. I have been doing electrical installation in domestic properties for 30...
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    Drumming up business

    We are small firm, generally dealing in commercial/domestic work, looking to expand our client base. I'm interested to know how you contractors advertise yourselves and what seems to work for you? Thanks in advance guys :)
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    Question to the business owners.

    Who made a business plan before starting up, did some market research and followed the plan? I am just really curious about this.
    • bobzzz
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    • business question
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Pricing

    Hi Guys My other half is just starting up and is after a bit of advice on pricing, as an example he did a quote for two outside flood lights on a domestic property with a bit of conduit work and estimating three quarters of a day labour for £190, the customer said it was more than she was...
    • Sophie Marchant
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    • because business customer customers pricing
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Help needed re starting/building up business

    Hello all I'm posting on behalf of my husband because I want to help him with his business. He really wants to go it alone having worked sub contracting for a while for various contractors. He had thought about working on sites but he cant get an ECS card because he hasn't got an level 3 NVQ...
    • Sophie Marchant
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    • because building business doing help needed needs tight
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Business Related
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    business on the up

    wanted to let people know that there is still hope out there, without wanting to blow my own trumpet i constantly try to turn every meeting into a business lead, i have very recently taken on a new client who is starting to put work our way i met them at a property while doing a bit of a...
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    Business partner wanted non electrical, SE Asia

    Thanks for looking, so who's pi$$ed off with the UK coz I know I am. I'm just putting some feelers out on this. I've got a guest house bar in SE Asia and looking for someone to jump on board (buying 49%). It's situated on an estuary enbankment with mangroves. This is what I have got so far...
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    A business opportunity perhaps...

    BBC News - Electric car charging points in garages and driveways get 75% subsidy Well when they start becoming more widespread that is. Wonder how much of that £1000-£1500 is the actual cost of the hardware required??
    • Heisenberg
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    • business opportunity perhaps
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    New to forum, but not new to the business!

    Hi all I first qualified as a electrician in 1979. I guess am wondering if there are many still practicing at my age! I was the oldest on my 17th edition training and same on 2392 last year. Though one of my lecturers qualified year before me. I still have and have used recently my 30 year...
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    New Electrical Business - advice welcomed

    Hi there. I have been working as an electrician for about 7 years. I have recently closed my self-employment and opened my own limited company. I am aware that the times are not so good for starting a business but I am hopping that my previous experience and with a lot of hard work will make...
    • GLAES LTD
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    • advice business electric electrical new
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Business idea buzzing around in my head - opinions sought!

    Right, a few years back when I moved in with my partner, we had many problems with the oil boiler & central heating system which my partner had installed by an allegedly qualified OFTEC engineer. The list of problems we've had has ranged from the 'new' boiler not actually being new, it was an...
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    Is it worth Taking on more work and expanding business in these hard times

    Evening all, As the title suggests, is it worth taking on extra work and trying to expand or is better to play safe? ? At the moment I don't have the worry of competing with others as I only have myself to worry about and don't have to come up with wages at the end of every week. What are...
    • egginyourface
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    • better business don't electrical work moment taking thats these times work worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Domestic installer

    Hi, first post. I have seen a 22 day course to become a domestic installer, if I take this course and pass what exactly does this enable me to do? Does it simply enable me to undertake domestic work? Or does it enable me to set up a business and undertake domestic works? I have only the 2330...
    • Gav1986
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    • business course domestic domestic installer installer level
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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    National Grid or Own Business

    Well.. Ive had the opportunity to get a job with the national grid for a jointing apprenticeship 15,500 a year start then after 3 years 26,000 a year with the opportunity then to do a engineering degree and become a Senior Authorised Perosn at £60k / Year + car My question now is, is there...
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    confused about starting my own business

    hi guys, im new to the site and could do with a little help..... ive been a qualified electrician since i was 18 (7 years ago) i have got my 17th edition and want to go self employed. I have been out of the trade for a coupl of years now after getting fed up of been layed off over and over. so...
    • sparkyben25
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    • after assessment business confused courses fuse napit starting years
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Business development.

    Evening All, Being rather new to the forum, I wanted to ask you experienced guys for some advice. I've been self employed for nearly 2 years and so far, pretty good in terms of workload. I've been looking into 2 areas where I could develop the business, but not entirely sure how to go about...
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    Is my business worth any thing?

    I have been trading as a ltd company and been a member of one of the main scammer schemes for over 20 years.JIB registered. I have let the business slide over the last couple of years (Due to having other income stream). Still shows a small profit every year.(It is solvent has a good record for...
    • SAILOR48
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    • business thing worth
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Is part P training tax deductible?

    I did a part 'p' training course with new career skills last year. Now I am working as a sole trader and need to do a tax return. The course cost about £5k and I am hopeing to claim back the tax on it. I looked on the HMRC website and it is not very clear, I was wondering, has anyone else...
    • brightspark11
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    • accountant business course part part p start tax training
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Business Related
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    New business. Where on earth do I start?!

    Hi chaps, The main sticking point for my electrical career is currently my complete and total lack of business knowledge. I've looked at doing classes etc but so far not had much luck finding anything that fits in with my current work schedule. Anyone got any good tips on where I can get the...

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