Whether you’re a plumber, plasterer, carpenter or spark, leaving your job to become a self employed is a big step – and one fraught with uncertainty. Once you quit your job, there’s no safety net. You’ll need to get your business up and running as soon as possible, and start growing your client base post […]
Becoming self employed can be a daunting prospect. Will you be able to grow your client base? Will you be able to develop a good reputation in your area? What will you be able to bring home in terms of salary? When you’re just starting out, your professional life can feel very uncertain. But, with a […]
You’re doing really well as a sole trader. You’re turning over more profit every month, you’re taking on more staff, you’re in more demand than ever before – but your tax bill (especially your national insurance contributions) are creeping up and up. You may also be worried about impressive ever-bigger clients, or about being liable for company debts. […]
We’ve shared lots of helpful hints for newly self-employed tradespeople looking for a bit of a marketing boot lately. From picking the perfect name and promoting your plastering service, to finding quick, cost effective ways to get your name out there as a self-employed plumber. This week, however, we’re going to be taking a closer look at one […]
Whether you’ve just completed a training course, or are embarking on a self employed career after working for someone else, chances are, you’re going to need to invest in some tools. Compared to things like sorting out your tax and marketing your business, buying tools may not be one of the biggest hurdles on your agenda, but they […]
Congratulations! You’re ready to go solo and embark on a career that you’ve built with your own two hands. But setting up as a self employed tradesperson can feel like a daunting prospect if it’s your first time around the block. From accounts and insurance, to taxation, it can feel like there’s a whole heap of stuff you […]
What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot actually. If you’re setting up shop as a self-employed tradesperson, you need a name that ticks all of the right boxes but doesn’t step on any toes. Choosing a name for your business is harder than you think. There’s a difficult tightrope to walk between sounding boring, confusing potential […]
Do you find keeping track of clients, contacts, meetings, appointments and essential tasks tricky? Not missing a beat isn’t easy for busy tradespeople. After all, if it’s not sorting stuff with your supplier, it’s a last minute call from an important customer… But if there’s one thing technology’s great for, it’s keeping track of where […]
Acquiring the right skills for a career in a trade is easy if you know where to look. Specialist trainers like Able Skills offer a whole range of courses in all areas of the construction industry, including plumbing, plastering, tiling and many more. However, getting the right training is only one step on the ladder […]
Are you thinking about launching your career as a self employed plasterer? Have you had enough of working for others and fancy a stab at going it alone? You probably have your doubts, but know all about the pay-offs. The freedom of working for yourself is hard to beat and, as a self employed plasterer, […]
Foxed by spreadsheets? Fed up of losing important receipts? Baffled by taxes? It’s not easy being self employed and handling your money efficiently. Whether you’re a gas engineer or a plasterer, keeping your incomings and outgoings in check is essential. But between drumming up business, performing your daily grind and chasing up invoices, it can […]
