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I mainly work on my own, my own work or subbing. I do have an old boy to help now and again.

 

One Bloke I do some work for tells me his biggest problem is finding reliable staff, which surprised me because he's a fair bloke that pays well, and looks after the lads. Good Kit, good vans that the lads get to take home, and what I think is good money for lads on the books.

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Quite a lot.

 

All business differ, some lend themselves very easily to lone working, taxi driving, lawn mowing, etc, arb is not quite so easy to do alone, it can be done, but its not always a great idea.

 

He asked if it was possible to start a business on your own with the occasional help brought in..

 

It is.. whether its safe to do so is another question altogether.. Reg is doin OK usin that strat... have you some advice for Reg?..

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He asked if it was possible to start a business on your own with the occasional help brought in..

 

It is.. whether its safe to do so is another question altogether.. Reg is doin OK usin that strat... have you some advice for Reg?..

You need to reread the o/p:biggrin:

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I mainly work on my own, my own work or subbing. I do have an old boy to help now and again.

 

One Bloke I do some work for tells me his biggest problem is finding reliable staff, which surprised me because he's a fair bloke that pays well, and looks after the lads. Good Kit, good vans that the lads get to take home, and what I think is good money for lads on the books.

 

Do you find you are as productive on the right jobs?

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Is it possible to run a small arb firm with no full time employees?

 

I'd say its the best way to go. I have zero employees, but at least 5 subbies in every day, most days 6. Subbies make for a far more productive worker than you'd ever get on the books. The whole mind-set and attitude is completely different. I've noticed that for some strange reason people that get paid for being off sick tend to get sick quite a lot!

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I'd say its the best way to go. I have zero employees, but at least 5 subbies in every day, most days 6. Subbies make for a far more productive worker than you'd ever get on the books. The whole mind-set and attitude is completely different. I've noticed that for some strange reason people that get paid for being off sick tend to get sick quite a lot!

 

Uh oh..

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