Subby, apprentice or employee

[carsmarco252]

Hi. Iam a one man band, sole trader with an established business of ten years. I carry out hedge work, shrub pruning, tree surgery etc. Iam nearing 40 and I need to cut my hours as I can't physically do it as I am. I don't want to give up the business but I need help (part time hours I think) sometimes to work alongside me but also someone I can send to a job on my behalf.  I have a couple of subcontractors who help me on bigger jobs but from experience they are not reliable long term as the decent ones are busy themselves. 

 

Has anyone been in a similar position and can offer advice on a way forward that may take my business into the future. 

 

Thankyou. 

Edited March 17, 2018 by carsmarco252

[richy_B]

Apprentice sounds well suited. From your description it could be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Reduce your physical workload, work with you 3 days a week or so which allows for college. Not sure you could send them in your place but could work.

 

 

 

 

[David R Barras]

Where are you  based if you don't mind me asking? I wouldn't say no to some sub contract work if you're near me.

Edited March 17, 2018 by David R Barras
grammare/help it make some more sense

[carsmarco252]

I'm in lincoln. 

[David R Barras]

5 minutes ago, carsmarco252 said:

I'm in lincoln. 

It's just too far for me unfortunately- I'm in the north east of Scotland.

[carsmarco252]

Aahhh yes. You would have to leave very early to get to site at mine for 0830!