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How come you want to go self employed anyway...?
I only work for a one man band, I can either get a job with a big firm, go self-employed and subbie to my current boss, or he might offer me a partnership in the business but I can forsee problems with that
Should of mentioned really, Iv got 4 months left with my gas in college, and id still be working for my current boss just doing my own work when it comes in and weekends
I would stay away from the partnership... My friend suggested that when we went self employed, but it will always lead to trouble / complications etc
Advice: Do not crap on your boss. He's taken the time and trouble seeing you throught, so show him loyality.
contingency fund to fall back on
Van Purchase Cost
Van Running Cost
Van Insurance Cost
Van Sign Writing
Van Racking / Roof Rack / Tube Carrier
Van Servicing
Advertising
Public Liability Insurance
Waste Carriers License
Online Presence (Website, Domain Name, Email)
Business Phone
Stationary (invoice pad etc)
Card Payment Machine
Business Banking Costs
Tools
Uniform
Small amount of van stock
Business Cards / Leaflets etc..
Printer + Ink
Accountancy Costs
Some of them are obviously optional
you forgot the most important, money to live on bit!
I don't understand why your boss won't employ you? Presumably he's employed you on an apprenticeship so why doesn't he want to keep you on? I wouldn't want to train someone for 4 years to have them leave..
No I'm not employed, don't have a contract or anything, just a placement, well that's it really after my 4 years (this august ill have my gas ticket) I can
1 - set up on my own
2 - work for a firm
3 - he's offered me a partnership maybe (id rather avoid this though)
I've already got a van+roof rack - traffic
A small amount of stock for foreigners
As far as I know it is illegal to employ someone without a contract and if they don't give you one then you are employed on a standard contract.
If you have just finished an apprenticeship then I would avoid at all cost going self employed yet. It is still a steep learning curve and you don't want to have to learn how to run a business as well.
I would try and get on with another company for a couple of years whilst you get some more experience so then when you do set up on your own you stand a better chance of making it. Also over this time put a lot of money aside for the day you do go self employed and buy a good amount of van stock etc.
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