Hi All,
This is my first post so go easy on me ?
I am an apprentice trained electrician with NVQ level 2/3, AM2 and 17th edition.
A short time after I qualified I chased the money into electrical maintenance so have predominantly worked on industrial electrics.
I am beginning to set up to go...
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I'm after some advice with regards to completing the NVQ L3 either 2356 or 2357.
I work in maintenance although I am now mainly office based. XS training have said I can carry out the 2356 as I have been in the industry for over 5 years. I have completed 2365 L2 & 3 so now want to get...
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Is there anybody who qualifies for the second self employed grant and claiming it?
The first one for me was a no brainier, i was quarantined for two weeks before lockdown, then staight after we was locked down my work was basically nothing so i claimed this first grant
The second one...
Hi guys, just after some insight on personal experience of starting a company without being a member of nic,napit ect.
in a nut shell im a qualified electrician with my 2391-52, I work for a company full time and I have a few potential clients lined up, i want to register as a business and do...
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I have been a qualified electrician for over 10 years working for others and now im trying to transision into to starting my own electrical installation / maintenance company. I'm a little confused as to what is required before I can legally work in other peoples properties.
I thought...
Hi all. So with a bit of time on my hands I've decided to do the self assessment 2019-2020 return be my self. For the first time!
I have paid cis as a subcontractor in this year - in the eyes of the HMRC does this count as having a business? Being an improver a few agencies have put me on a...
I don't think anyone has posted this yet, there is now an online gov.uk site to check your eligibility for the self employment support scheme.
You need your UTR and NI number then it will tell you if you are eligible, if you are then you go through a form to prove your identity using driving...
I’m due to return to the UK next Thursday from Belgium and want to confirm if I need to self isolate away from my own household? My wife is saying I need to stay on my own for 14 days after my return before I can go home even though I have no symptoms. I’ve tried looking online and can’t find...
Self employed electrician with no work due to corona virus. I’m a 1 man business carrying out work for private households mainly but due to cancellations I find myself with no work for foreseeable future.
What are my options.
Can I contact HMRC and say I’m no longer self employed and then apply...
I’m part of the CIS scheme. Like many builders we are employed by everything but name (we are self employed). I’ve been working for the same company for over 20 years ( a very good company), they deduct tax from me at source. Today they took the very understandable decision to suspend all work...
Morning all.
I have had nearly all my jobs cancelled now. Still got a weeks work ahead but then perhaps 1 day a week. I was wondering if anyone new what the government plans are for the self employed with regards finance?
This might be a good thread to add to as new government plans come out...
I you did self isolate, where would you self isolate, and what would you take with you, what would you do regarding food and drink?? just turned on the TV and Loose Women was on that Janet Street Porter is really quite sensible, saw that Muppet Piers Morgan earlier on getting all hot under the...
Guys / girls hopefully you can help. A guy I do some work for is in the process of setting up a container self storage business. There is 1 main gate, he wants the entry to be keyless (fob entry) and also wants it to connect to network for remote operation. Any recommendations for a good system...
I'm starting to sound like a broken record but I have a few more queries.....
So officially I'm self employed as of this week. I have taken on an office rewire job through a family friend which should keep me busy until the spring time. I also have some electrical engineering work at a few of...
Hi Everyone,
New to the forum so please excuse any stupid questions which may come below. Sorry if this is long winded but I want to give a good overview of my situation to ensure I get the best advice.
I have very basic electrical knowledge and experience but I enjoy and get satisfaction from...
I know this will vary between areas of the country but what's the best way to know what the local companies are charging? I'm going out on own next month and have my price in mind but would like to know how that compares.
Hi all,
just a question regarding starting up as self employed electrician carrying out works in domestic installations such asEICRs, remedial works, consumer unit upgrades etc. I am hoping to start this mid 2020 and I am looking to get some info on pricing etc. I am based up in Scotland.
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