self employed

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    Taking the self employed plunge?

    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...
    • sparkyphil1
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    • employed self self employed taking
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Advice on ltd company or self employed

    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...
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    Tax relief for self employed

    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...
    • Nicebloke
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    • employed self self employed tax
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Business Related
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    PAYE tax rebate now im self employed.

    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...
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    self employed trial period

    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...
    • seamus1979
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    • employed period self self employed trial
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Business Related
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    For the self employed guys

    How much are we payin to the accountant for filing tax return ? I'm self employed one man band turn over around 50-60k so under VAT threshold. My accounts are pretty tidy ie all receipts in date order then on an excel spreadsheet which links back to my income/ sales/wages/ etc. I'm coming to...
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    Advice on going self employed as a new electrician

    Hi guys I'm new to this, I was told this is the best place to get advice. im currently studying as a domestic electrician with ATL, ive got about 4/5 months left before I get my part p full scope and 17th edition. and ive done my research and realised that no electrician/firm will hire me as i...
    • Muzza
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    • advice electric electrical electrician employed going new self self employed
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Self employed commercial/domestic spark/mate required Wigan/Chorley area with own van

    Self employed electrician/ mate with own van required, ideally cis regd. to cover work around the Wigan/ Chorley areas. Own van needed, domestic/commercial experience. Please email back with details of background, experience etc. thanks Steve
    • mgnelec09
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    • area electricians vans employed required self self employed van vehicle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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    requirement for self employed electrician

    Hi if some body could plz advice me on this i have finished my level 3 in 2365 and also have 2382 but i don't have any nvq can i registered myself as a domestic installer. i have no plan to apply a job but planing for self employed. if yes which is best organization to register. secondly...
    • hr1183
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    • electric electrical electrician employed requirement self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    How to become a self employed electrician - what they don't tell you in college!

    I'm thinking of writing an ebook and it will cover everything on the business side of becoming a sparky, from things like, invoicing, tools and running a diary to giving good customer service so that your customers keep calling you back. Even a section on getting your customers to pay you every...
    • adigreen
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    • become college don't electric electrical electrician employed how to self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
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    self employed or PAYE

    Has any made the change lately of being a self employed/ ltd company sub contractor to being a full time employee on PAYE scheme? If so which do you prefer ??
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    from employed to self employed

    I'm thinking of going self employed and working for agencies to get broader experience but need to know what to get from hmrc? I know I need a utr number but do I need out else from them? I've already got pli for 2mil. What percentage of earnings do I deduct for tax and ni? Also holiday pay...
    • amckay
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    • employed self self employed
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Recommend quals before going self employed

    Hi guys. I've just finished the C&G 2365 level 2 in electrical installation in Nottingham college. In September I start my second year (level 3.) Next June I plan to try to find a company who I willing to take on a newie. Once I've gained some experience I eventually plan on working for myself...
    • wilson1
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    • before employed going quals recommend self self employed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. emacleod

    Self employed

    Hi guys I'm looking at going self employed but not sure if it's a good idea. Can anyone give me some advice on this? Thanks Euan
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    Which qualifications to be self employed electrician?

    Hi guys, wasn't sure if this should go in general forum or in business section so if a mod needs to move it, fair enough and sorry. Basically I'm asking on behalf of my brother, he worked as a sparkies mate/unqualified person for a small electrical contractor in Surry/London for 4 or 5 years in...
    • Green Smurf
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    • electric electrical electrician employed qualifications self self employed
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Self Employed ?

    Hello all, I'm 22 years old, I done a JTL apprenticeship and AM2. I now have my JIB card. Since my firm has closed that I served my apprenticeship with, I have had no look at all finding someone decent to work with or under, without getting the Mickey took out of me money wise. i don't have...
    • GWSparky
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    • employed self self employed
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Being employed and self employed at the same time?

    Would an employer know if you are registered as self employed and doing private work? Through your tax codes etc? Would my p60 that my employer sends me include the income from being self employed also? Or would it be separate? Cheers
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    Self Employed Work Available in Tower Hamlets

    Domestic Kitchen Rewiring for Better Homes. If you have experience in 'better homes' it helps, Includes rewiring kitchens, changing CCU's and minor works in bathrooms. Work is situated in Tower Hamlets E2, London. I'm aware this isn't a site for job hunting and i apologize if breaking any site...
    • tom20
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    • available electrical work employed rewiring self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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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
    • slocm3105
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    • being business called electrical work employed full time job office self self employed time
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Subbying to subsidise going self employed

    Afternoon all, I was wondering if anyone had gone down the route of subbying to an agency while trying to pick up business as self employed as I'm sure I'm not the first person to think about this. Bit of background, I'm 29, time served, 17th edition with 2391 and CompEx, been at the same...
    • Lagentium
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    • advice agencies agency bsi cheers employed going self self employed
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related

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