Recent content by Markythesparky

Haha, Ah yes Indeed - what was the outcome?

May have look at the card payment systems - cheers

Yeah - without doubt cash basis is my way to go. MTD won’t affect me at present so I can ignore those perils at the moment.

I agree, I’ll create the business, register to HMRC create a spreadsheet with costs, income and overheads. I’ve done a fag packet calc and £30-£40/hour would be fine. Although charging by the job may be better - your view on that would be useful. My main metric is am I enjoying it whilst making...

Hi Murdoch - I’m in the very, very fortunate position of doing this as a very small business opportunity, rather than a “Job”. I’m retired and have an income, I just want to do it as I really like it. I’ve been office based most of my working life and this allows me to put my learning into...

Thanks Binky - this is exactly my strategy. I certainly won’t step on any sparks toes to fulfil my aims, and won’t take anyone’s eyes out either Cheers Murdoch - I have pretty much all this in place. Just waiting for my 1st job, just need to work out pricing. Great replies everyone thank you

That’s an interesting take- I’ll have look. Cheers

Retired 68 year old newcomer, 8202 L2 & 3, and18 edition - I want to do non-Notifiable work in and around Tyneside. I have some ideas as to what this entails ( I’ve read Part P) but in the real world it may be vastly different. If anyone just does this type of work and are willing to share...

Do a bit more research I think

Cheers ProDave - Got a quote for £156 from Hiscox

Good shout Murdoch, thanks.

Hi, Thanks for such a swift response. Yeah I’ve got all the tools and test instruments - MFT, Voltage indicator etc. The MFT needs calibration though. Sole trader or Limited Company - what’s your thoughts?

Retired aged 68 from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Just completed C&G 8202 - L2 and L3 and doing my 18th edition. I joined to get some knowledge of how the industry works and what is needed to carry out domestic non-notifiable work. I know I am very fortunate that I don’t need to work, unlike my student...