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I am completing my self assessment and need to know where I should claim for cost of power and hand tools, are they classed as a capital...
Just having a confusing moment over claiming petrol costs!
I was under the impression that I could claim for my van insurance, tax, mot, tyre...
As above really chaps.
Just interested to know.
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Here's my situation, im currently NICEIC QS where I work, im earning a half decent wage but its never enough right.
Im debating with...
As above really.
Let us know who you use to notify your installations and give us a little explanation why.
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I have for quite some time being completing subcontract work for a property maintenance company (LTD) on 30 day terms.
This has been...
Looking at setting up a business bank account, any recommendations? HSBC look the best deal but anything to add anyone?
Hi all was just looking on the napit website they do a defined scope for dwellings, it says new circuits etc are covered.What does everyone know...
Hi qualified in the 80's but have now been out of the trade for a number of years over 20 I have done small bits here and there but I would now...
Hi, this is my 1st post on the forum, i'm run a small electrical firm in London. Thankfully things are going good.
Any way i've got a couple of...
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Can someone please point me in the right direction with regards CIS and my business? Please be gentle as this is my first foray into the...
Im considering leasing a new van before work destroys my car. Theres loads of deals available but i know zero about van leasing. Any advice or...
Hello all, just a thought...
Could i ask if anyone ever charges for testing, certs and notification on top of general electrical install or do you...
Hi all i am new here
I was hoping for some advice I have been in the trade for about 9 years now (including apprenticeship)
I currently work...
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Firstly, I hope this isn't a duplicate topic but I did have look through previous post and could find what I was after.
I'm looking...
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I'm just starting out alone and want to do domestic only jobs, im initially going to focus on the smaller jobs as I also work full time...
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ive been an electrician for about 9 years now (including 4 year apprenticeship). I am going to be going to university in September to...
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After some confirmation from the majority about a few questions our recent assessor had in regards to our certification and some...
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I am looking to find out what I have to do to become a) a domestic electrician, b) Commercial electrician c) registered with a Competent...
Various Electrical Job links and information I found on the web. If this was useful for you please let me know and I'll keep it updated...
Hi, i am looking for some advice regarding a tender i am going to submit.
I have been invited to tender to a house builder with 50 plots on one...
Ultima Electrical, been looking for something different instead of the usual name or initials, Ultima is the best or the ultimate in latin, also...
Are they the horrible crude pigs of vans that I am led to believe ?
One has come up locally to me of not great age, low mileage, and quite cheap...
Anybody with these?
I have been for two years and recently called to change policy cover to include 3 phase. Woman on the other end didn't...
What's the best way and how much etc is it to set up a limited company
Been asked to quite a new build job and if I'm VAT registered which I'm not.
If I carry out the work what is the situation for my client claiming...
What have most lads gone for when setting up there own bussines sole trader or limited company and what has been your pros and cons of either
helllo guys and girls,
myself and a friend are going to merge company's and we want to do it fairly but how to do this?!
i have alot of larger...
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anybody use this software ?
looking at enterprise
just interested in how it works should anybody be using it
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We have recently been asked to take over maintenece of a Gemini access control on a large block of flats. We have never used this system...
I just got this sent to me if anyone is interested , applies from January 2016
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just looking at tender sheet & got a quick question about above have read a couple of bits on this & seems to 3% does that sound about right?
Hi all, I'm looking into moving into the renewables market and wondered if anyone has any info/knowledge on the best form of renewables to go...
Does anyone know how to complete a break even analysis for an electrician.
I understand that Total Revenue = Total costs
The difficulty is for...
Does anyone have a business plan template for sole trader sparks? I know this should be specific to the business which it will be, just looking...
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Just after some advice with taking on an apprentice and wages, tax, etc.
I intend to pay any apprentice the going JIB rate. I assume their...
Hey all, just been scratching head while playing with Quickbooks at this hour ! and just thinking I haven't been charging a callout fee up to now...
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I'd like to find out how all you employed sparks are paid travel.
I have recently employed someone and want to make sure it's fair for us...
So I'm taking plunge and going for the ltd company route.
I know I need set up a business bank account who uses what and why Llyods small...
Hi what wholesalers do you use and what sort of discounts do you expect?
Anybody use denmans? I am finding some of Electricfix prices are better...
Hi iv just got my self a apprentiship with a company and im self employed iv worked my first month on emergency tax and was charged 30% insted of...
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I will give a bit of a brief run down of my situation. I started a job on a site wiring 4 no houses due to health issues I have been...
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I am trying to break into the commercial sector and I have been offered a good opertunity for a conract to maintain a...
Gone to a Site to see if i can get my Logo me PC Graphic Friendly
The guy has come back with the Company Name (of Newark on Trent!!!) with...
Hi, seen a post about this last month but can't find it.
Been contacted by email from Bark about call outs, checked the set up and it looks ok...
Morning all,
after being a sparky for 8 years and then walking out of my job after a disagreement with management I recently landed myself a role...
Hi guys I'm after some advice , electrician with 12 years experience I've always been employed full time by a company the time has come to cut...
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Was wondering if anyone could give me some business advice.
Long story short, my company has steadily grown over the last few years but in...
I am living in the Manchester area. I am currently looking to start a new business in Electrics. I am a bit concerned by the amount of people...
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