Business advice
- 12 July 2009 16:5225406This is probably a bit cheeky. I am going to start my own consultancy business in the near future offering troubleshooting, improvement planning, training and organisational support to social and nursing care and support providers and allied organisations. I am confident that I have the tools and skills, contacts and stuff and have scoped out the market but I am a little confused about the merits of self-employment v limited company, and other "small business" details. Clearly not a lot of spare cash around so I am looking for cheap/free advice. Do you know of anyone who could offer me some advice and what it might cost?
Thanks Chaps!
- 12 July 2009 18:5425410You could try here
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
They offer free advice online or through an advisor. - 12 July 2009 19:5925420Well done Sarah - I was going to say Businesslink Kent.
Good Luck Bern.
Roger - 12 July 2009 20:0525421Thanks chaps!
- 12 July 2009 20:0625423Thanks chaps!
- 12 July 2009 20:0625424Thanks chaps!
- 12 July 2009 21:4025432Bern - you could ring me....
- 15 July 2009 01:0325560Bern - a bit of free advice from someone who runs his own business.
1. Be prepared to work harder than you ever knew possible.
2. Be prepared to work long, long hours. Kiss your weekends goodbye.
3. Be prepared to never sleep.
4. Carry photos of your loved ones, you will see a lot less of them.
5. Be prepared to be constantly bugged by the Inland Revenue.
6. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of stress, problems, and expensive bulls**t.
Despite all of the above, I can still honestly say it is well worth it and I wouldn't give it up for anything!! Oh, yeah, it helps to be a bit mad too
- 15 July 2009 06:58255651-6, check, mad - check, thanks!! I hear you!