Looking for some information.
Starting out on my own soon, building a clientele with small jobs and eventually growing to larger jobs. Currently been doing non notifiable works, been asked about a few board changes and other bits. Reading online Napit and NIC want a years worth of work to look...
Hello fellow sparks,
I’ve decided to go out on my own. Recently bought a little van and trying to get myself set up whilst keeping my costs as low as possible. I haven’t really got work (not been putting myself out there yet) but I’m not too worried about not getting work as I can always jump...
Hi all,
I’m currently in full time employment and want to start doing jobs on the side, obviously non notifiable ones as I couldn’t justify paying for a CPS. I want to do it all legally so any tax would be declared.
My contract with my current employer is worded very well and prohibits me...
Hi Team!
Can anybody shed any light on the 'best' CPS to throw my money at please, or are they all the same, pretty much?
If you are registered on a CPS, which one is it and why did you choose that one?
Have always worked for other people and am going to set myself up to do my own jobs, and...
Im a sole trader and work for a few different firms all year, i always get family and friends asking me to do private work for them but as im not with a scheme i cant issue a certificate.
Can i join a scheme without creating a business And just stay a sole trade? just want to complete a few DB...
I am considering now registering as a ltd co. after the world begins to get back to normal
My partner does my accounts which i pay her for and i pay into a pension which could then be paid by the co. Pre-tax if i understand correctly
Has anybody got any opinions or views on this?
Hi All, I have just moved to a new area, am self employed. Just wondering if anyone has had success advertising with Trusted Trader/Bark/MyBuilder/CheckaTrade etc?
Hi guys,
Wondering what your thoughts where on these schemes has anyone signed up to these and got any work from them? They seem really expensive and not sure if your even guaranteed the work. They seem a good idea but are they worth it? Read some reviews online saying some schemes where a...
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I've had a bit of a dry January. Not the "no beers" kind but, apart from one bathroom fit out, not a lot of work. Now I can fully understand that this is the world of feast 'n'...
Sorry to be asking this...
Just set up on my own. commercial and domestic so wanting to apply for approved contactor. So its the Napit or niceic question???
Has anyone been with both and know the actual costs?
I seen on the nic website additional visit costs etc when would you incur this, if at...
Hi as in the title just after roughly what people are paying and what type of insurance they have if they only carry out work domestic properties.
I'm just looking into carrying out some extra work so don't need tool, van, personal cover etc etc.
I need to become self employed to do a 4 mounts temp contract.
What is the quickest way to do this and what are the pros/cons of s limited company?
I know nothing about being self employed...
Any advice would be appreciated!
Hello fellow Sparks,
Looking for advice from the more experienced members here as to when it is appropriate to move from sole trader status to ltd company. Is this something my accountant will advise me or dependant how number of staff, etc. Currently I am a one man band but looking to take...
Hello guys
I have been looking at schemes which effectively bypass word of mouth with these online or app based middle men companies like trust a trader.
more often than not your asked for say £300 upfront to be placed on the listings and before i hand over any cash i want to know of your...
Should be able to find these forum categories at the top of the forum homepage :) I'm hoping promoting all the forums on all the forum kinda gets more enquiries coming in. Check those out to see what you think.
Find Professional Tradesmen for Free (And of course tradesmen find the work for...
I am just about to switch from sole trader to Ltd Company (the company is all set up but not yet trading) I have got to go and see an accountant in the next couple of weeks but in the meantime as in the next few days my van needs a service/MOT and probably a load of work.........!:-(
If i...
Thinking of getting MCS certified?
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme aka MCS have now published their own QMS, so i guess if you follow it you should be compliant. (well maybe !)
Microgeneration Certification Scheme - QMS Templates -...
Are they amu good as I am thinking if joining and one of their reps is coming next week!!
Keep the cash and have xmas or spend it and have a bonanza Xmas next year?!?!!?
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