To do or not to do????

[simonm]

ive been fully qualified 4 quite a few years now although ive neve done tree work full time! am 27 ive worked on a farm for 11 years and for roughly 8 of those ive worked most weekends with my friend whos a full time tree surgeon basically all of the work we get is through word of mouth. theres not really enough work to set up on my own an go full time allthough ultimatly this is what i wanna do. ive got the funds to buy more tackle so we can do bigger jobs and most other things are already in place. im just worried about making the leap into the unknown how could i get more work in? what if i cant get enough work in? what do i do when winter comes round? an also the van weve got is battered i dont think it will last another year am just concerned about laying a load of money out on a new van then finding out ive not enough work for it! anyone else either in my situation or has been there??? any advice about starting up would be greatly apreciated

[lendahand]

any advice about starting up would be greatly apreciated

 

Not wishing to put you off, just that the present economic climate is a distinct disadvantage. Coupled with increasing H+S, rising fuel costs, increased competition and problems you have identified and outlined like the weather and lack of work......etc. Try working full time at first then see. Thats just my opinion, good luck anyhow what ever you do.

[harvey b davison]

For me, i would stay at the farm, but advertise for extra 'own' work and see what happens. good luck.