Going self employed

[Boggle4137]

Hi guys, im job searching (im fairly new to the game) and i find most jobs tend to be on a self employed basis with a few days here and there being offered. I would prefer to be taken on full time as it obviously simpler and easier to manage, however ive only a few months experience and can hardly pick and choose what company i can work for permanantly.

 

Anyway my only option for now is to take the plunge and go self employed. So, im asking for any advice, tips and any pointers for someone starting out that hasnt a clue about the whole thing (well ive had a quick read on the govt website), im sure you guys will have a stack of knowledge for me.

Cheers

[Tomtop]

Where you live

[Boggle4137]

Llandudno/north wales area

[Tomtop]

Bit of a drive ever morning to Suffolk.

[Boggle4137]

Yes it is Tom. I would probably invest in a human cannon if i were to work in that area haha

[Rich Rule]

If you are working as freelance labour for other tree firms...  don't get sucked into the "I need Public Liability Insurance". Don't call yourself a subbie.  You will be freelance.  

 

You don't need it and should be covered but the company you are working for policies.

 

It is a good idea though, to have some form of accident insurance/income protection policy.  

[Tomtop]

Yes it is Tom. I would probably invest in a human cannon if i were to work in that area haha

Could be fun way the travel

[jfc]

There are benefits of being self employed, you can write off all you kit against any money you make. You used to be able to back date it too, so any work related tools or training can be taken off your tax bill.

[beechwood]

Must be only part of the UK without a high demand for full time employees.

[Tomtop]

Must be only part of the UK without a high demand for full time employees.

Yep, that why I ask where he live. If he said Suffolk next question would have been when can you start