Help!: Tips on starting up on my own.

[cmunro5]

Im qualified and know what im doing have my own tools and van but I dont know what I need to do to start up on my own. I live in Scotland, dont know if its any different startin up here than it is in England or Wales but any help would be gratefully recieved.

[whitebeam]

My first port of call would be an accountant, Make an appointment just for a chat and I'm sure he would give you a full rundown on whats required

[david campbell]

also try buisness gateway,they are totally free and will give you plenty of impartial advice on starting up!

[rob]

Good luck mate, go for it!! If you have the skills there is no point working your ass off to make money for your boss. Just make sure you put money aside for marketing and down time. Always good to work for yourself, however at the end of the day if there is no work on the go there is no money coming in!
All the best, get stuck in

[cmunro5]

Thanks a lot guys ill get in and see an accountant as soon as, and try business gateway too. Hopefully i get a bit of guidance and ill be on my way.

[Alpha Omega]

In England
You get 3 months to register as self employed

So just go get some work and worry about the rest of the hassle later, Local Gov sites have all the info you need for free

You will need a portfolio of work before anyone will recommend you or take you on, start with as many jobs at home (keeps the wife off your back at least) and for friends etc as poss, but take photo's
Show your portfolio to the local tile shops, it may work ?

Be prepared to work for next to nothing until you get up to speed, my first "real " job I thought I had priced quite high, but ended up taking me much much longer

Try and get in with as many other trades as poss, bathroom fitters etc, most hate tiling.

Good luck mate

[mikethetile]

its quality over quantity and as alpha says , you need to swallow the difference untill your speeds are up

100% customer care............make them feel that they are important to you

its personal reccomendation that will grow you a solid business

[rob]

its quality over quantity and as alpha says , you need to swallow the difference untill your speeds are up

100% customer care............make them feel that they are important to you

its personal reccomendation that will grow you a solid business

Can't agree more mike - great advice!!!!! get this part right and you are you will build a great business.

[Eddie]

I had a meeting at business gateway on wednesday, the guy was great. He gave me some good advice. You should go and see them. They do free courses in book keeping, and other useful things.

[whitebeam]

Free