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DANGER1984
Hi there guys,
Im new on here and just wondering if a few of you more experienced guys could give me a point in the right direction about starting up as a sole trader?
Im 17th edition with my 2391 test and inspection and mostly Ive done commercial/industrial work and did a bit of domestic new builds aswell. Im registered on the CIS scheme and have been doing work through agencies since I returned from Australia last year as my old company have went into adminastration.
I have a friend who has his own bathroom/kitchen fitting busines and he need an electrician for all these jobs aswell as a friend who runs a website for home improvements who could throw some work my way if I started up on my own. I have my own set of tools, test kit and van and have oppened a business account at the bank for future use. My girlfriend is in advertisement so would be able to help with that aswell, opened an account at a local wholesalers although its just for cash sales at the moment and I have my spare room with my computer phone etc. I think this is maybe worth taking the plunge with all this in mind, any thoughts would be apprieciated guys.
Questions I need help with are -
1. What requirements do I have to meet to sign jobs of with minor works, periodic inspection certificates etc?
2. How do I join the NECIEC or another body and can I work for myself before I get this?
3. Can I do commercial, industrial and domestic work together through one of these bodys?
4. Would I need any other qualifications to add to my 17th edition and 2391?
5. Am I still able to do commercial agency work if business is slow?
Sorry if this has been brought up before guys but its just peace of mind and help from guys that have done this already. Any input would be great, thanks
Im new on here and just wondering if a few of you more experienced guys could give me a point in the right direction about starting up as a sole trader?
Im 17th edition with my 2391 test and inspection and mostly Ive done commercial/industrial work and did a bit of domestic new builds aswell. Im registered on the CIS scheme and have been doing work through agencies since I returned from Australia last year as my old company have went into adminastration.
I have a friend who has his own bathroom/kitchen fitting busines and he need an electrician for all these jobs aswell as a friend who runs a website for home improvements who could throw some work my way if I started up on my own. I have my own set of tools, test kit and van and have oppened a business account at the bank for future use. My girlfriend is in advertisement so would be able to help with that aswell, opened an account at a local wholesalers although its just for cash sales at the moment and I have my spare room with my computer phone etc. I think this is maybe worth taking the plunge with all this in mind, any thoughts would be apprieciated guys.
Questions I need help with are -
1. What requirements do I have to meet to sign jobs of with minor works, periodic inspection certificates etc?
2. How do I join the NECIEC or another body and can I work for myself before I get this?
3. Can I do commercial, industrial and domestic work together through one of these bodys?
4. Would I need any other qualifications to add to my 17th edition and 2391?
5. Am I still able to do commercial agency work if business is slow?
Sorry if this has been brought up before guys but its just peace of mind and help from guys that have done this already. Any input would be great, thanks