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    New Business - payment for services question.

    Yes I am only going to work within my town and local surrounding areas, beyond that wouldn't really be worth my while. Thanks for the tips, especially regarding working out my hourly rate, definitely some food for thought there.
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    New Business - payment for services question.

    Yes this is what I was thinking, that the block booking would offer the cheapest option. I've not had to do any marketing in the past but I will give it a good go - any tips? I was going to make a website on a platform like Wix and then share it on social media and just tell everyone I speak...
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    New Business - payment for services question.

    I used to work as a personal lifestyle assistant as an employee and after a change of circumstances I would now like to do this self-employed. I intend to offer a pay-as-you go payment system but I'm thinking of also doing a payment plan for people that want regular help. With the plan they...
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    Insurance Advice Please.

    That's good to know, thank you.
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    Insurance Advice Please.

    Hi, I have worked with dogs before and have lots of experience walking dogs of all natures and sizes. I was an employed by someone then so was covered by their insurance. I want to include a dog walking service which just offers short term solutions for people that require it occasionally. It...
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    Insurance Advice Please.

    Hi Frank, Yes I have had insurance for my care work in the past from a specialist provider. I work closely with a charity and get guidance from them. As I am branching out and offering a few more services I wanted to know if there was Public Liability Insurance that covered all of it. Thanks...
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    Insurance Advice Please.

    Hi, I am looking for some advice on insurance please. I recently set up as a sole trader because I have taken on some work as a self-employed support worker, this involves assisting people in their homes with cooking, housekeeping etc and also helping them to access the community in various...
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    Market Trader Insurance Advice Please.

    Thank you, really appreciate the break down.
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    Market Trader Insurance Advice Please.

    Hi, I am going to be setting up a market stall selling vintage clothes and home wares and I am filling out a form for insurance which is asking the following questions: What is your estimated annual wage roll? What is your estimated annual turnover? I'm not sure how to answer these questions...
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    Employment Advice Needed Please.

    Many thanks for your reply and for the link. I really like the idea of working for myself to make up my hours to full time and would like to combine my different skills. For instance, I am a trained beauty therapist so if I was to register as self employed could I do the beauty therapy and the...
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    Employment Advice Needed Please.

    Hello, I'm hoping I can get some advice for a work dilemma I have. I currently work 16 hours a week for an employer I've been with for over 10 years, he cant offer me anymore hours then that. Money has been a bit of a struggle lately and I now need to find more work, to make ends meet. I...
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    Advice required re paying subcontractors

    All of your comments have helped, thank you.
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    Advice required re paying subcontractors

    Hi, I look after a residential property in the UK for somebody who lives abroad. They have asked me to arrange workmen to do various work around their home. What I need to know is, would it be standard practice that once the workmen have completed their work they would send me their invoice...
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    Insurance.

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and I am looking for advice on insurance. I am a sole trader and I will be providing girl Friday services for my clients which will include, house sitting, pet care services, running errands etc. It will be a service that varies from client to client and I would...
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