Guest Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 The very best of luck to you Bri. Seems a good plan you've got there. On the vehicle front, just got a text from my Dad today, his new vehicle has arrived; Bit of a flyer by all accounts, and solid too. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian c Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 Thanks mate. Comfortable cars, citroens. Im hoping to get either a Passat, A4, or volvo estate. Probably about the same reg as your dads. But I'll settle for an astra If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 We'll see how long his stays in that shape once it's loaded up with boilers and cylinders! I started out on my own in a similar fashion to you, but without the loan although I didn't have any overheads at the time. I was planning on advertising but never needed to. If I ever did a bit of local advertising I'd go for some local adverts in the PTA magazine or similar, that was usually all that was needed to keep me going. Most important thing is the accountant, I started without one but once I got one sorted after a couple of years it made things a hell of a lot easier. I wished I'd had one from the start. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian c Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 We'll see how long his stays in that shape once it's loaded up with boilers and cylinders! 32900[/snapback] I'd imagine mine will end up the same!! If I ever did a bit of local advertising I'd go for some local adverts in the PTA magazine or similar, that was usually all that was needed to keep me going. 32900[/snapback] Thanks for that. Somone else, or maybe even yourself, has mentioned that before. Definitely give it a go. Most important thing is the accountant, I started without one but once I got one sorted after a couple of years it made things a hell of a lot easier. I wished I'd had one from the start. 32900[/snapback] I intend to have one sorted by the end of my first year, or maybe six months. I'll just make sure I keep paperwork for everything and keep it organised well. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.cant Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Get in touch with your local business link office, they can help out with little courses most of which you wont fancy but one or two are helpfull. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian c Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 Thanks Ian. That's right, they do courses in bookkeeping, VAT, etc. I'll definitely be making use of them. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb-eye Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Brian Sincerely wish you every success. Im sure you wont need any help on the technical front, but if you need any guidance on the business side don’t hesitate to ask. Best wishes, enjoy the xmas break jef Customers! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 xmas break 32935[/snapback] I tried Google but I can't find out what this means, any ideas?! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Good Luck Brian, hope it goes well for you. What the extent of the area you intend to cover? Colin. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian c Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 lads. Jef, no doubt I'll be taking you up on that offer. Colin, I'd imagine I'll take work wherever I can get it to start with, within the North West, although I'll be concentrating on South Manchester (where I live) first. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/3389-starting-up-on-your-own/page/4/#findComment-32990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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