Ty Korrigan

Cos we is RAYcist... Ty

I 'trawled' through this thread but feel like I 'missed the tide' and won't 'net' anything more. There again, it must be a huge cod to be sold by the cord... Ty

We have plenty, want some? Ty:001_rolleyes:

I may use this as my avatar... Ty:lol:

Encore... So to recap. I can confirm that when you set up as a tree surgeon you do not need to prove diddly squat, either to the Chamber of Commerce or your insurance company. Right, once you have registered at the centre of formalities which is located at the chambre of commerce you will recieve your business registration number and certificates. This you are well advised to carry with you and include the number on your quotes. Written quotes must be in French to be legal by the way... After a short wait you will be contacted by the Mutual Society Agricole (MSA) and it is to this organisation you will pay your 'social charges' too. 'Social charges' are like N.I contributions except very much more, income tax is also charged and is paid to the tax office (Les impots) If you have registered as a micro-entreprise you will be paying charges on your turnover rather than actual profit. This works like this. You earn 100 euros. You are given an allowance of 50% (50euros) with which to cover your business costs. This leaves 50euros of which 50% is paid to the MSA So 25euros to the MSA and 25euros for yourself. Another way of looking at it is 100euros 25euros to the MSA and 75euros to pay your costs and wage. You must keep a basic account of expenses and receipts, all ins and outs in case you are 'controlled' at some point. So...it is in your interest to keep costs low as you can't claim back any expenses to offset costs. Your maximum earning ceiling is 33k If you exceed this then you automatically are transferred to another 'regime' which requires vat, accountancy and a whole world of shoite you really don't want until you are ready. Stay under 33k, do all you can not to exceed this, I'm sure you know how too...hhh! No account is required and when you recieve your 'declaration' frm the MSA at the end of the year you state your turnover. If in doubt about filling it in just visit your local office, they are helpfull if you look sad and sorry and apologise for being British...hhh! I recommend that you help yourself by automatically saving at least 30% of your turnover in a savings account to cover these charges and also local business tax. Don't spend it, you'll be sorry if you do! There are other business models you may choose akin to limited companies in the U.K but frankly, don't go there until you have built the makings of a viable business. Do not employ any-one but find trusted like minded others to work with. As a micro-entreprise you can't actually employ any-one anyway as you can't offset any costs. Now you have registered and have had a beer to celebrate, you need to find clients. There are the traditional sign written vans, roadside signs and or course very important business cards. Choose French over English or go for bi-lingual. There are few Brits here compared to French and so attracting French clients will help ensure a viable future and also you will see they pay far better. There are web sites, newspapers and magazines dedicated to the ex-pat population, all get you exposure, whether they work for YOU is another thing. Web site is de-rigour that is to say an absolute must. Facebook too as studies have shown people trust social media more than advertising. Yellow pages works too but only if you have a decent population around you. This is only my experience and may not in fact be reality...

All right, I'll try it myself, maybe I'm missing something, it will be fun anyway, I've got lots of spare lengths of pipe around the barn. Ty

Make sure you copyright your design, wouldn't want our Asiatic cousins ripping that one off! Ty

Surely just notifying the HSE is sufficient to close this guy down? I mean, if it was an imported teddy bear stuffed with materials that had the potential to harm then there would be a whole watchdog programme on the subject but this machine REALLY could harm some-one, both in pocket and reputation if seen towing it! Ty

The topped out section is as large as the trees we normally get to work on! Just how long did it take for him to climb that? I would love to see the kit used. Ty

How come we don't have the same issues... Are you just perhaps a little bit fussy about 'dust'...'dust' any-one 'dust'?...hhh! Come on, where are the others who shout the same story here? Ty

I have read that the designer is called 'So Wong'... Ty Any-one used this joke before or can I patent it...?

Cardinal sin...? Oh, I thought it was a thread about a churchman/choirboy/Pope coverup scandal Regardless of that, now I'm here, don't do it again, go and ask about benefits and get well soon, best of luck. Ty

O.K... So you want to come to France and 'live the dream'... 1st thing is. Until you know you can make it here, rent don't buy. Don't sell up in the U.K, rent it out. Don't get off the property ladder if you can help it. That delt with, finding work here can be easy...or it can be hard. First, there are no specific requirements for tree surgeons to show they hold any certificates pertinant to the trade. Insurance is reasonable enough, I paid under 500 euros per year for civil liability as a one man band. There are very few rules and regulations regarding trees. However it is always good practice to ask at your local Marie (town hall) if there are any 'zones' where tree work is regulated. To date, I have only worked on 2-3 protected trees and even then, short of felling them the owner could commision any works they felt where required. How to 'register' as a tree surgeon. Now here is a pretty can of worms... Or not. Simply, France is complicated beyond all ken. There are no less than 5 business models BEFORE you get to one that is akin to being self employed in the U.K. One that concerns you is a status known as 'Micro entreprise' (micro-bic) You register first at the Chambre-de-commerce (Chamber of commerce) The formalities take under an hour cost perhaps 75euros and leave you thinking "well that wasn't too bad eh?" Tip: ignore any demands to register at the Chambre-de-metiers (Chamber of trades) If you do fall into this trap then you will complicate your life but it is not the end of the world. Bascially, We offer a service, we are traders as a result NOT artisans/tradesmen. If 51% of your work is cutting trees down and 49% is laying patios then you are a 'commercant' if the opposite is true then you are an artisan and you are FCUKED. Artisans are more tightly controlled than commercants and the first nightmare you will go through is an obligitory 5 day business course in business level French...which YOU WILL PAY FOR my friend. So just tell the sour faced bitch at the desk your a simple tree feller and smile ALL the time. So we have got you as far as the registration process. More later.

Sorry for your loss...I really feel for you. When on a visit to the U.K my J.R.Terrorist 'Milou' (Tin-Tins dogs name in French) ran onto a Southern railway line whilst chasing a fox. I was screaming his name and trying to fight my way through the 3m tall brambles frantic with fear. I was close to tears when he came back, squeezing through the mess of briars and under a 2m wire fence limping heavily. He was filthy, stank of fox but I took him in my arms like a small boy with his soft toy and carried him home crying most of the way...little bstrd! I was 40 years old and the thought of losing my closest companion had utterly destroyed me for a moment. I still wonder to this day if he got a belt off the live rail as he jumped it...? Ty

I can't be bothered to read this thread tonight so just tell me where I can get some drugs or I'll pop a cap in your ass... Ty:001_smile:

Do these need to be LOLERED...? Ty

That's a really 'pants' joke... Ty:lol:

No, not thread about the French tax system:001_rolleyes: Sadly, we have had our loading ramps pinched from our Atlas trailer parked in our yard. We could have used a lock on the catch but... So, to sum up. Don't come here, not even on holiday, the drains stink, the waiters are arrogant and the thieves, idiots. The new plant trailer parked next to it contained a new sliding gate for a client that cost 4'000euros and they took a pair of steel ramps costing 400euros. Maybe they will be back tonight for seconds...but I'm dammed if I'm sleeping in the back of the tipper! Ty

I'll probally learn a thing or two myself! Ty

Pete, The hatch handles, are they the same ones fitted to the boot of an Austin Mini? Ty

Hello, I am increasingly recieving enquiries from U.K arborists asking about work opportunities here in France. So I thought maybe if those already here could share their experiences on a thread then it would be simpler for any-one to be re-directed to this forum for advice. What say the esteemed members of this parish? Ty

Evening all, I turn blades approx every 25-30 hours at the moment. I know I could leave them for many more hours but I think sharpening would be cheaper than bearing replacement. Maybe I'm being too cautious but I do like a good edge! What say the esteemed panel of judges? Ty

Pete, Other than locking the wheels and hitch I often remove the 3 hatches from the machine if I leave it overnight at a clients and it ain't raining. I I figure a potential thief may be put off and even if some-one nicks it the re-sale value is lessened and perhaps when the thieves contact G.M to buy a set of new hatches then there is a lead to give the police...? Would it not help if the electronic brains of the machine where removable? Could it still be used regardless? Could it be offered as an option? Regards Ty

Yes, one thing that does puzzle me is why coded keys are not used on plant generally, even something like a removable electronic display in the case of the Quadchip would improve security. Ty

Modify your truck perhaps...? Simples! Ty