Is there anyone out there that does part-time consultancy?

I am currently full-time employed (and enjoy my job) but the extra time spent on keeping up skills (such as WAH, Noise/Vibration Assessments etc) would come in useful (as, dare I say it, the extra cash too).

I am keen to hear from people that have gone down this route and what sort of clients they have...

Anyone any thoughts?

OSHCR is a waste of time.

Please do not bring this thread down to a discussion of OSHCR!! I too have my own views but that is not the question. There are other topics already posted on the general thread.

Many thanks to Phillip so far for his advice - I agree, those items are required.

I was just wondering about how people get on doing H&S 'out of hours' as it were and what the pitfalls are (if any).

I have done this for about 3 years now. Sometimes it can be a pain when you have worked all day and have to go home to more work, accounts etc. But it can pay.

Make sure you clear it with you current employer, for example I can not approach any of our customers. Could be seen as making money on top of what they already pay for (Its not H&S related in any form) etc

Also PI insurance is a must.

I set up the company as LTD as well.

I do all my own accounts and self assessments etc, as long as the turnover doesn't get too high and complicated its not too hard.

I would say the biggest down fall is chasing for payment of invoices.

PM me if you want to chat further

I took the decision to go limit at the begining mainly due to looking more professional to other companies.

As much as they is no real difference, I have come across companies in the past who will only deal with a limited company.

I have also seen others register for VAT at the begining for the same reasons, but I chose not too.