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    Being self employed.

    I wasn't sure of the title for this thread or where to post it but someone may find it interesting. I'd like to write a little bit about the psychology of being self employed and starting out, so, perhaps, more interesting for newer plumbers but will remind the old ones a bit..... This is all...
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    Being self employed and doing an NVQ

    Hi has anyone done an NVQ through being self employed? Is it even possible or do you think it would depend on the college? As I have the 6129 in addition to my ACS, I'd like to do the NVQ also, it would be good experience and I can only benefit from it. Basically doing an apprenticeship but...
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    How much for your Plumbing non employed 6129 Technical Certificate?

    Hello all, I'm looking into how much it costs for a full time qualification. if everybody who has done this course could feedback to us all how much it cost and what they got for it. For example was it the 6129 level 2 only, was it home study and practical assessments or was it full years...
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    cis or paye

    Finally managed to get on site as plumbers mate.the agency im working for doesnt directly pay my wagethey use an umbrella company.They have asked me whether i want to go as paye or cis can anyone tell me which is better?
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    A question for Self Employed Gas Safe Engineers

    Hi, What type of work are currently getting? Breakdowns, services, installs, rad changes? Is there a demand for powerflushing? Do customers even know what it is and the benefits? I'm thinking of going self employed and just wondered what type of work is most peoples "bread & butter". If I...
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    • employed engineers gas gas engineer gas safe gas safe register gsr question safe self employed
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Wanted - part time employed plumbing work for trainee plumber in stafford

    Im a newly qualifying Plumber in the Stafford area looking for an opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst earning a part-time income working for a reputable firm. If you require a hard working, reliable and committed individual to train up within your company then I am the right person...
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    Self employment

    I really want to go self employed As a plumber But don't know where to start or look. Where to advertise
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    Where can you go after plumbing nvq level 2 (self employed)?

    Hi, Ive been plumbing a for a couple of years now not that long and just wanted to no how you go about getting your unvented ticket, core gas & water regs. since finishing my apprenticeship a few years ago and now started up on my own just doing plumbing and hanging rads etc i'd like to have a...
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    Starting up as a sole trader

    Hi all I qualified about a year ago and have applied for gas safe jobs to all the big and small companies within 50 miles. I must of written around well over 100 letters. Not one person has replied except one agency who suggested I work for free for a couple of years installing meters. Its...
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    Hourly rate, For a self employed plumber?

    Heya guys! This is my first post and I was just wondering what a reasonable hourly rate would be for a self employed plumber, as iam just about to go self employed, after being made redundant earlier on this year :( Thank you for you time
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    Thinking of going self employed

    Don't know if anyone has any thoughts. Been working for someone else for the last couple of years and was thinking of going self employed. Anyone got any tips hints. Van ideas, marketing ideas etc. Hopefully before silly season gets going?
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    tax return, self employed

    just wondering when and how you send your incoming and out going (tax return), paperwork in, i have just recently went self employed, do i need to do it at all ?, those of you that have been there done that, your input would be appreciated.i don't have a accountant
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    How to get NVQ assessed via self employed route

    Hi, This is my first post and i would like to know if anyone has any information on how to get NVQ assessed if you are self employed. I have no idea on who i need to contact to get work that i have completed signed off for the portfolio. Is it just a case of do the job take pictures and then...
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    Newbie to self employed!

    Hi All, just wanted to introduce myself. I have been employed by Indesit (Ex Hotpoint) for 30 years before deciding to go it alone. I spend a large part of my time either teaching or inspecting, with the odd repair thrown in! which is why I find this site so useful. Hope to chat to some of you...
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    Going to try going self employed, any advise?

    Being made redundant around September and after having little to no luck with finding another job that is worth going for. So ive decided to try going self employed weather it be sub contracting or own private work So just after any tips, do and dont's, any training you advise to do and pretty...
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    gas engineer wanted self employed

    hi all i am launching my new gas/plumbing serice in west london and am looking at having self employed engineers work for me you would get steady amount of work and paid each friday, i am very good at finding work via google and social media. Please contact me if you are interested in having...
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    Pilico Plumbers Self Employed rate

    hi saw a job ad for pimlico plumbers self employed anyone know whatthe rate is and terms and conditions please as i am about to launch my one man band business in london and want to be employing lots of plumbers soon s o market reseach on comptitors vital thanks
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    Self Employed. Request for an idiots guide.

    Ok so bit by bit i'm preparing myself for a career in plumbing. Ideally i'll find a position within a firm in order to gain the relevant experience before i go on my own. Can anyone who has recently set up on their own or someone who has been doing it for a while post a step by step guide on...
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    Working Self Employed & Tax etc

    Hello, I am interested to know the details about starting a business regarding tax etc. Say its the start of the tax year and my business, I havent registered it yet, but have recieved £6000 in orders, paid into my own bank account, at what point do i need to be register my business in order...
    • emanresu007
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    • accountant because business employed self employed tax working
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    being self employed is much harder than I thought it would be!

    Hi everyone. Cant beleive I didnt know about this site, its a great idea. well, my names phil, n I am based in bolton, Lancashire. Does anyone know, If theres any companies taking on in this area? either subcontracting, or cards in? I have been self employed for 18 months now, and the past 3...

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