Evening you lot
Just wondering what the current idea is with different wholesalers- who's expensive, who's got the stock etc. Been subbing to a company for a while now who use CEF but their prices seem very steep... although I understand it depends how much you're buying from them?
Also how...
Morning all. Woke up and realised I've just about had enough of being cards in. I'm working for a great company and I get payed a decent wage but I can't stop thinking how easy it looks going it alone. I get quite a few emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies asking me to do contract...
We are looking for Industrial Electrician's to work in the Newark Area! Applicants must have a CSCS or Suitable safety Passport and experience with cable trays trunking and conduit. 6 Month contract working on a power station in the Newark area.
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Hi all,
I'm.going self employment at the.end of July, Iv got work lined up subcontracting to some lads I know. I want to get my own work in as well and wanted to know what is needed to get registered with niceic, elecsa etc? Also what are the best methods to.get the work in?
Thanks in advance
Hi
I've hit a bit of a dead end and would like some advice.
How can you applying for a ECS trainee card without being employed?
and how can you get employed to finish your NVQ without and ECS card?
Providing I've completed C&G level 2/3, 17th Edition, Pat, Testing and Inspection and Testing...
If someone could help me I'd be eternally grateful. My husband is looking to train as an electrician. He's 27 so an apprenticeship is all but impossible. We are finding it inordinately difficult to work out what training he needs to do.
He wants to work on a self employed basis as he...
Hi all,
ive had a look around and can't seem to find a definitive answer.
I am currenly employed full time doing my "day job" and undertaking my electrical qualifications in the evenings. I have found a company that will allow me to work with them on occasions but on a self employed basis and...
Im considering leasing a new van before work destroys my car. Theres loads of deals available but i know zero about van leasing. Any advice or recommendations on what to look for welcome. Also recommendations on particular vans, preferably something that can take 3m length dado/trunking etc
cheers
Hi all i am new here
I was hoping for some advice I have been in the trade for about 9 years now (including apprenticeship)
I currently work full time for a social housing contractor where i have been for the last year or so its nice and comfortable but i feel i need to branch out and go it...
Hi people,
Firstly, I hope this isn't a duplicate topic but I did have look through previous post and could find what I was after.
I'm looking to change careers from being an administrator in the motor trade (boring) to becoming a self employed domestic electrician (well eventually).
What...
Hi all,
Been debating if I should go self employed or not. Was thinking of working for the company I work for now and still do my 40 hrs a week and have my own business running and slowly growing. Has any one done this before and is there any advantages / dis advantages to this. Also if one of...
I'm wondering if my pay is about right for my experience and qualification I imaging it is but I'm interested in knowing what others earn per hour. So basically I'm on 12ph NVQ level 3 2356 qualified via an apprenticeship have been qualified for nearly 5 years where I've work for the same...
Hi I have been cards employed since qualified over 23 years now and am getting fed up of companys taking the pi@@ ie no wage rise,no price work, target work, tracker on van
I have worked in all sectors commercial, domestic, industrial and wonder at 42 could I go self employed would it be worth...
Hi guys I'm after some advice , electrician with 12 years experience I've always been employed full time by a company the time has come to cut loose and go it alone what I want is abit of advice I'm looking to do abit of my own work , agencie and sub to a couple of guys I know would it be best...
I am going back to being self employed next year April/May (got 16th edition so will do 17th). I am aware what I can claim tax relief on, but my question is: This current tax year I will have paid 40% tax on my earnings, so in order to claim 40% tax back on what I spend on the business, will I...
Just a heads up for anyone doing agency work. If you come across an agency called Ahearne stay well clear. They used to be called Gulmanda. I worked for them for 8days hired by an Irish woman called Jackie. She always uses a mobile never an office number. Tried to force me to go under the...
Does anybody know of anywhere I can study/take assessments for C & G 2394 and 2395 in Scotland? I'm having a bit of a job finding somewhere. Would prefer an independent provider as I suspect colleges will only deal with apprentices and former apprentices. I would be happy to study at home and...
Left my old job last August so i will have paid PAYE tax for 4 months, im now self employed but havent got round to registering online or sorting an accountant yet.
Technically i should be due a decent rebate come April but will i get this automatically by cheque or do i have to claim it when i...
So have been on the cards for twelve years.
Got made redundant just before Christmas after a row with my boss after I took a day off when my son got taken to hospital.
Anyway
Ring around for a start and go for an interview. The boss says I will be on a three month trial period self employed and...
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