Thinking of going alone. Any advice?

Discussion in 'Job Talk' started by johnoosmith, Apr 22, 2017.

  1. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select

    Undoubtedly wholeheartedly get liability insurance, I've personally got £5million cover, but you may not need that much. Professional indemnity insurance is another possibility, but depends on what work you intend to be undertaking.
     
  2. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    definitely need insurance these days - even if you tread dirt into someones carpet it could cost your a fortune :oops:
     
  3. P J Thompson

    P J Thompson Active Member

    Be confident in your abilities. Accept that unless you did quotes in previous jobs you're likely to make some quoting mistakes at first. Yes, definitely get liability insurance and tools insurance. I've found Yell.com brings me in a good few leads so I'd recommend it. Build a reasonable website. Be pretty strict with yourself about records/receipts/accounts (I'm not and it's always a pita when I do come to do the accounts as a result). I'd suggest trying to avoid subbying, my experience of it isn't good and I've banned myself from doing it again-the work WILL come, you don't need to panic about it and go making some other chap/chapess money off of your labours.
     
  4. just pumps

    just pumps Screwfix Select

    YES !!!!
     
  5. Wayners

    Wayners Screwfix Select

    If your a handy man then rented property management companies will supply you with work. Contact a few. Not my sort of thing. I charge by the day plus materials when pricing. Never give verbal quotes.. Ever! Email or write to customers. Get decent business cards. Ebay. Sign written van. Done that myself off ebay again. Don't buy anything with cash as the **** receipts are a pain, all on card or account so you have paper trail. Find an accountant that will charge £250 ish. Insurance off the net as is cheapest. Get logo shirts and stuff from local company and its not much more than off the shelf stuff. You need to look the part. Good luck
     

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