Getting work

[lordyjordy111]

hi every one

I am currently working for a company but was wondering if there are any companies/agencies that you can register with
to get extra work.

if so has anyone tried them out........

thanks

 

[hammers4spanner]

If your working for a company doesn't that fill your week up??

 

[lordyjordy111]

yes but I do have spare days/afternoons........

 

[hammers4spanner]

try pputting cards in shop windows , small bit of advertising in local mags etc

 

[Mike Jackson]

Have you got your own gas safe and public liability? Don't forget if you're on the cards you need to register as self employed as well if you're working on the side.

 

[jtsplumbing]

As Mike jackson says, if you are working for a Co, you will-not be coverd to work on gas , and could leave yourself open to prosecution, plus risk loseing your job if the boss fine's out !!

 

[lordyjordy111]

Yes I am gas safe registered and have my own ltd company set up.

just wondered how I can get some extra work.

 

[jtsplumbing]

Alot of other engineers asking same question, agencies not doing much or offering low rate's want you to multi task !

 

[Deleted member 32524]

Advert in the paper, leaflets all the usual ways. This however, takes time, money and effort. Speak with local builders etc.

 

[Nostrum]

I wouldn't run as a ltd as a side line, you'll pay more tax and more for accountancy than its worth. you could trade under the same name as a sole trader though and then if things progress move over to ltd at the right time. This is what I have done, i've declared the ltd company dormant but i secures the trading name so that no one can trade under the same name (theoretically!)