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Hi mate, are you sure you have done your sums? That sounds a bit low for running a van, chipper, disposing of waste, and at the end of it paying yourself a wage.

The most common mistake people make in business is undervaluing themselves and their services... Bare it in mind - hate to think of people investing their hard earned and slogging away for little return! Good luck buddy.

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yeah iam insured up to 5 million. and yeah done my sums right ive just started off my own bussness 5 months ago and it getting a bit slow and just need a few day a week

 

Its alright, i was just pulling your leg. You are insured, not ensured.

 

I think you really need to add up your costs and make sure your not making a loss. Especially on a the chipper. Most daily rentals for a chipper are about £150 plus fuel.

 

Best of luck mate. Things will take off for you I am sure.

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I think that one man and a van,chipper at £200 a day is tidy thats £4000 a month thats £48 k a year

 

Minus income tax and NI

Minus PL, vehicle insurance

Minus start up costs to break even point

Minus maintenance of plant

Minus fuel for vehicle and chipper

Minus re-investment in order to be in business next year

Minus unforseen variables

Minus any personal drawings

Minus cancellations due to snow, unreliable clients

Minus running of office equipment in order to keep abreast of admin

 

It doesnt sound long term sustainable to me at that price.

 

If your good at your job, it should be double that. You are a business and by default you exist to cover your costs and generate a profit.

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