A little help starting up my own business

[neuromancery2k]

After having worked in the IT industry for 13 years I've finally decided to give something else a go and more importantly become my own boss.

Whilst doing my day job I'm currently studying towards my C&G 2330 lvl2 & lvl3 qualifications and I will also be doing the Applicable Buildings regulations (Part P) and the 17th Edition IEE Wiring regulations course (2382-10). Does anyone have any advice as to what further courses I might need to go on so that I will at least be a competent qualified electrician?

Eventually, I'd like to become NICEIC registered, but once I'm qualified I'm going to be doing any electrical work I get part-time (evenings & weekends).

I'd welcome any thoughts, advice, or suggestions?

 

[stretchyboy]

Get experience while you are training and dont wait until you're qualified, it really helps.
If you want to be your own boss then at least do a basic business course and maybe some paperwork/ computer training too. It'll all be worth it in the end. good luck

 

[neuromancery2k]

Thanks for the advice Strechyboy. I'll look into getting some practical experience whilst I'm learning. Think I'll be alright with the computer training though

 

[stretchyboy]

Of course........ Doh!