Going self employed

[Boggle4137]

Im talking to two companys (out of 7 in the area) at the moment about full time work but im just planning ahead in case i dont get offered anything.

[Khriss]

Get a good saw an yr own ballistics, a good sat nav an a book on tree climbing / rigging- understand the book an yr straight away more use on the site, even if you don't climb, the climber will love you doing it proper on the ground, k

[Boggle4137]

Thats good to know. Ive got my aerial rescue so i know the basics (still getting my climbing kit together), ill have a look at rigging more closely. Reg coates on youtube has tons of vids on rigging and other good vids to learn from.

Thanks Khriss

[Nathanzac]

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

There isn't any companies taking on full time employees here either. Forced my hand to subbie/free lance

[spudulike]

Before Christmas will generally be quiet but will pick up in Jan. Get organised, keep your receipts for gear, mobile phone, travel etc, claim for as much as you feasibly can. Ensure you invoice work in a timely manner and in a professional way, chase payments in and be sure to ensure all customers know your payment terms before starting work and your invoices should state this. Keep books monthly and make sure they are accurate!

Work hard, get a good reputation with as many firms as possible and go from there. You will need to register as self employed on the Government portal which is no biggie - listen to what others in this line of work recommend - I fix kit and don't do what you do but much of being self employed means not just doing the work but you do also need to bring in the dosh in a timely manner.

Always do what you promise to do and leave each job with the companies wishing you were full time employee!