Many in the forum are self employed with own companies.
If given opportunity or you were to start again from square 1, which plan route/step will you take when setting up? I.e
Qualified and you have bags of experience in many past years while employed, have hands tools but no power and MFT
Open...
Guys and Ladies,
Any advice on what’s the best business account to start off with.
I am currently using my own personal account but want to move away from that as I may decide to go Ltd.
So can I ask for experiences good and bad with banks especially internet banking.
Thanks in advance as...
First post to say hello.
My background is a traditional 4 year apprenticeship in industry 1979-1983, gradually moving off the tools and into management.
Jobs with several brand name companies, followed by a jump into self employment as a domestic electrician when Part P came in, in 2005. I...
As some of you guys and gals might know, I have been self employed for a couple of years now. I send my books to my accountant who files it with HMRC.
I've been approached by a company who will be working on a local hotel in the near future and I was wondering if it was going to be worth my...
We are looking for Industrial and commercial works.
JIB Gold card Electricians with 18TH Editon, SSSTS, IPAF, PASMA, FIRST AID also own transport and tools.
Any one who needs any extra labour please message me.
Cheers.
Hi all, been on my own for about 5 months now and working all around the M25 area, based in Berkshire.
Joined up as there is a well of knowledge here and every now then I have a few questions!
Hello all,
I’m 25 and thinking of a career change. Currently work for a car company but it’s soul destroying to say the least. I was in college about 7 years ago studying for my 2330 level 2 but it was midst recession and no one was taking on so so couldn’t complete the level 3. The offer of...
Hi , I’m a self employed installation electrician currently coming to the end of a job and starting to look for work , I have my own large van and willing to travel also work away from home , my own tools and have been running commercial jobs for the last 15 years for various different...
Hi all,
Have been saving a lot to build some capital. Working as a manager in factory at the moment but want to get back on the tools so have been saving like crazy to relieve the pressure a little.
What do I have to consider about setting up my own business and start taking on some work on...
Hi all,
Been reading quite a lot of threads around here and I hope to pick your brains with some thoughts I have been having.
I am a time served Electrical Engineer with 8 years experience working mainly industrial (installation/maintenance/testing/fault finding). I have done small amount of...
Temporary 2-3 months work on a large commercial job near Gatwick immediate start available. Likely to be longer term for the right person/persons. Must be fully qualified with valid ECS and commercial experience. We are based in Ashford Kent but work generally in and around London. For more...
Hi,
I currently work full time for a housing association but i am looking to sign up with Napit separately so i am able to sign off the jobs i do for myself outside the 40 hours.
Ive got quotes for public liability and an install for Napit to inspect but i was wondering on the tax situation...
I have recently qualified and plan on going self employed in the near future. if i wanted to sign off my own work am i able to register with NICEIC without having my inspection and testing cert or does this not apply as i will have covered it in my apprenticeship? and be able to certify my works...
Afternoon all...
Just reading through Professional Electrician and got to the article about the self employed chap with the broken wrist.
This poll is just for those self employed as if you're employed you can probably get sick pay.
I'm considering getting this insurance and wondered how many...
I’m currently training to be a spark. I’ve got my level 3 C & G quals. I’m currently working as a mate to gain experience and earn a bit, but I’m getting stung by being paid by a payroll firm. Between having to pay my NI and tax and their NI and fees, I’m loosing nearly 150 a week. Does anyone...
Would anyone care to share any straw that broke the camels back moments and what made you finally decide on making the jump to being self employed? Just so I can see how they compare to my thoughts!!
Cheers
If your within 20-25 miles of Gloucester and starting up, let me know, I have a bender, cable jacks, hundreds of bits of kit all types etc in my shed which was in my store before I shut my company down. I would suggest if you are and interested you PM me and we could meet and maybe I could sell...
I'm looking to further my knowledge in CCTV, alarms and door entry systems. I am already working as a self employed electrician but would like to specialise in the electronic security fields.
I've installed systems in the past, but what do I need to be 'certified' ie which courses should I take...
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