starting electrical company
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andrew2022 said:
you know what is coming dont you, item .....
Besides, although you have to have some where to aim for, (how else will you know if you missed) no one can give you prices, since everything will have changed by then.
you never know some one may make you an offer you cant refuse between now and then, i would suggest you wait untill nearer the time, get your qualifications, and some experiance
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Most sparks think that once they've mastered the practical side of the trade, they can start up their own business without much more help.
You will need to learn a few more "business skills" before you get going and one of the best ways of learning them is to go on a "Start your own business course" run by business link.
The course costs about £75 but you get that back if you complete a business plan to their approval.
This is the website for their details: -
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
You will need to learn a few more "business skills" before you get going and one of the best ways of learning them is to go on a "Start your own business course" run by business link.
The course costs about £75 but you get that back if you complete a business plan to their approval.
This is the website for their details: -
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
andrew2022
if your serious about it there is a lot to do when setting up and a lot of decsions too make
Sole trader/limited?
insurances?
which bank?
vat registered?
advertising?
web page?
pricing startergy?
capital investment?
vehicle?
identity for company?
accountant? (essential but which one?)
those are just a few. If its what you want to do then you have to be serious about it. You dont have to make all the decisions at once but youll have to work through them one by one and it takes time. There are lots of people who will help and lots of good websites to give you info (www.startups.co.uk is a good one)
Good luck if you do, but as hard as it is, its also a great way to live working for yourself, despite the ups and downs.
Thermo
if your serious about it there is a lot to do when setting up and a lot of decsions too make
Sole trader/limited?
insurances?
which bank?
vat registered?
advertising?
web page?
pricing startergy?
capital investment?
vehicle?
identity for company?
accountant? (essential but which one?)
those are just a few. If its what you want to do then you have to be serious about it. You dont have to make all the decisions at once but youll have to work through them one by one and it takes time. There are lots of people who will help and lots of good websites to give you info (www.startups.co.uk is a good one)
Good luck if you do, but as hard as it is, its also a great way to live working for yourself, despite the ups and downs.
Thermo
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Having watched some of them come and go, my suggestion is that you attach yourself to the best small business you can find that is like what you want to be. Watch very carefully how it's done and understand why it's the best. Spend a lot of time talking to the customers. If you really learn from that, you're well set to go it alone.
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something else not as yet mentioned. being a one man band, you have more bosses than you will ever have now
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yes, and they are all called "Mrs Customer"
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