Drummy Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Any info or advice appreciated. Looking to begin trading as self employed joinery. Need some pointers. fionajohn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 You need to register with HMRC as self employed and keep records of your finances so you can complete your self assessment tax return each year. https://www.gov.uk/set-up-sole-trader Having business insurance is a good idea https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/products/business-insurance/liability-insurance/ Drummy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Any info or advice appreciated. Looking to begin trading as self employed joinery. Need some pointers. You don't have a lot of hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummy Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 What does that mean George? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Are you a time served joiner, have you worked for any local joinery firms? Familiarity and reputation goes a long way in getting work. Folk tend to be reluctant to hire anyone, either self-employed or a business, without knowing something about them. Its not impossible for an unknown to get started and build reputation and familiarity, especially if there's a shortage in their trade at the time, but its the long slow way. Drummy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 i would say that if you get work and leave a good job and dont take the piss you will get more work than you can manage, on the other hand if you leave a bad job it will not take long to get a bad name and word travels fast in shetland Drummy and thebfg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze2 Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I would agree with much of what's been said. There are lot's of highly skilled joiners in Shetland, so a high skill level is important. Secondly, quality of work - that means recognising that for exterior work at least, work must be completed which will withstand Shetland's weather extremes rather than seeking to do it cheaply. Well finished work that's secure and long lasting will quickly gain you a good reputation which in turn will lead to more work. You'll also do well if you're willing to carry out small jobs which many of the firm's here aren't currently interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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