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Posted By geoff0078
I have recently gained my full diploma and Grad IOSH status. I have work in health and safety for 5 years within a scientific research organistaion linked to government. I looking to set up my only consultancy firm. Part -time to start with to determine customer base, as I am currently very happy within current role and looking for a varied challenging environment. COuld anyone give some guidance on how to start up/setup you own consultancy and the type of insurance I would require?
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Geoff
You will need professional indemnity insurance and, possibly, cover for public liability; don't forget to tell your motor insurer (assuming that you will be using a car for your new business) as business use is not covered by social, domestic and leisure use. Get yourself a good accountant and get busy.
When I started my own consultancy, I was able to go on some free courses on marketing, tax and VAT, etc . run by my local Business Link so it would be worth you checking to see what is available in your area.
Paul
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Posted By geoff0078
Hi Paul thank you for your advice. roughly how much is professional idementy insurance?
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Geoff
The premium will depend on many things (offering asbestos or environmental advice will put the premium up, for example) so all you can do is talk to some insurers or brokers. Some on this forum use Sennet or Oval; I use Norwich Union Online.
Paul
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Posted By John
Hi Paul,
Just a couple of questions for you if you don't mind answering. Did you also start up your consultancy part-time? How long did it take you to build things up to a decent income and how did you get your work?For example did you advertise in a loacal newspaper or mag?
Many thanks,
John
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Posted By Linda Blackie
Hi.
I also have a consultancy, and am looking for someone to start in a new Fire Risk Assessment postion for a limited time,the position is for 12-months full time, possability after that to then go on a sub contractor basis and be able to work in your own consultancy with a feed of work from us.
If you are interested then phone
Linda Blackie 0870 080 1916
The position is for the south of England/London maybe in the North a postion may be possable as well
linda@systemsassured.co.uk
Start ASAP
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