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    Safe-Contractor. Anyone else with them?

    I am safe contractor accredited and totally disagree with the last 2 comments. Contractors work for clients; if the clients require, within their policies, a certain accreditation, then OBVIOUSLY the contractor gains by having the accreditation as they wouldn't get the work otherwise. I have...
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    Reinventing The Milk Carton

    Who spills milk? I don't. I think you need to re-reinvent down the lines of minimal environmental impact and low production cost.
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    Free online ads for trades

    When I google my business name I get linkedin, gumtree, freeindex, iscotland, tradesfinder and touchglasgow on the first page in addition to my own website.
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    What would you do with a unit?

    Some superb advice here thanks. I can put around £15k into the business after paying for purchase so I'll have to do a bit of DIY to keep within that if going down a renovation route. Going to arrange to view the place in a couple of weeks, not rushing as it's been up for sale for a while and...
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    What would you do with a unit?

    I know it's frowned upon to ask for ideas, but I want to set up a secondary line of income as there is a unit for sale a couple of hundred yards away. Cost is iro £60k, and it seems secure and sturdy. I run my own business which would have nothing to do with this. Do people feel there is a...
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    Snow clearance service advice?

    My advice to you would be turn up at doorsteps literally with a shovel in your hand and offer to clear the snow for a fiver cash. Forget the formal business planning for now. This way you can work until you are tired, you will make connections/potential clients for future work of various kinds...
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    looking for advice on sarting a small business :)

    Gavin, get in touch if you feel you need experience from someone in the business. My basic tips would be: Leaflets do work. Put them through small to medium-sized houses as well as big ones. Get the best van you can afford. The vehicle is the most important tool you will ever buy for...
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