Post 638689 by graemewelch on 2013-08-26 21:31:17
had a lot of timme to think over the last few months and im thinking about having a crack at working for self. im going to invest in a ac welder so can weld alluminum and im getting a lathe. im also thinking about getting a cnc miller with help of a mate. im sick of making other people rich and you get nothing but ££££ on. i dont realy see it of a risk at minute as if it dosnt work itll be used as a hobbie. im thinking im going to start off making car bits. alloy header tanks and the likes of that. plus any machine parts i can think of so if any one has any ideas please share
Post 638694 by merc85 on 2013-08-26 21:34:50
Its a big step, took it myself last year, i was gonna get made redundant anyway so had to sort summit. Totally love it wouldnt change it for the world.
Post 638696 by craigoodwood on 2013-08-26 21:38:35
[QUOTE=graemewelch;638689]im sick of making other people rich and you get nothing[/QUOTE]
your absolutely right there, my boss makes a 400% profit on every machine he sells that i make him, i love my job but would appreciate being more appreciated money wise ;D
Post 638705 by graemewelch on 2013-08-26 21:42:51
the way i see it im on the sick at minute so im not quiting a job. and ive got stupid amounts of spare time on my hands to get things moving now.
Post 638710 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-26 21:47:44
If you don't do it now (with all the spare time you have) maybe you won't ever....give it a go I say mate and good luck to you.
Post 638711 by jamesy12345 on 2013-08-26 21:48:01
go for it! Not exactly the same but I've worked contract since i was 16...tried a permanent staff job once, now back contracting. I'm still working for The Man i guess but more flexible and that has got to be a good thing. It would be a good idea to get a business plan together and take it to the Small & Medium business section of your bank if they have one, Barclays do or did anyway. Even if you are not after a loan you'll need a business account and they'll have some good advice in general.
Post 638716 by nobananas on 2013-08-26 21:53:38
Go for it mate. Thought about doing it myself for a while for much the same reasons as you, the boss gets rich off the knowledge and skill of his workers whilst possessing none of his own !. Have you looked into 3d printing for prototype work ? The machines themselves aren't that expensive (even cheaper if you build it yourself) and there is a big community built up around them.
Post 638723 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-08-26 22:02:54
A man with your skills will have plenty of clients. You have my endorsement/patronage.
Post 638724 by Biff on 2013-08-26 22:09:59
I've never looked back mate. Wish I'd of done it earlier.
Get on it & I'd like an awd 3" down pipe please.
Post 638736 by graemewelch on 2013-08-26 22:27:39
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;638711]go for it! Not exactly the same but I've worked contract since i was 16...tried a permanent staff job once, now back contracting. I'm still working for The Man i guess but more flexible and that has got to be a good thing. It would be a good idea to get a business plan together and take it to the Small & Medium business section of your bank if they have one, Barclays do or did anyway. Even if you are not after a loan you'll need a business account and they'll have some good advice in general.[/QUOTE]
im lucky that the other half is a accountant and her dad used to be a buisness advisor. i beleve ive got enough drive. ive had ideas in the past and not acted on them them a year later ive watched other people do very well out out a idea i thought would do well
Post 638739 by nobananas on 2013-08-26 22:43:00
Mate of mine was involved in an industrial accident not dissimilar to yours a few years ago. He eventually got paid out and used the money to start his own business and so far he's doing well. Sometimes a lot of people with good ideas and ambition lack the funds or dare not take the risk to start a new venture. Hopefully you should get a bit of well deserved coin as a result of your accident and that can be used for some good in giving you a bit of help getting started.
Post 638748 by Tomcat on 2013-08-26 23:01:21
Good on ya Graeme, hope it works out for you, it's something I want to do in the future.
Post 638753 by Orca2 on 2013-08-26 23:06:26
Good luck to you mate, you will never look back. FREEDOM,,
Post 638866 by mike 850 on 2013-08-27 16:17:41
I want a downpipe made if you want some work?
Post 638963 by jamesy12345 on 2013-08-27 20:28:11
[QUOTE=graemewelch;638736]im lucky that the other half is a accountant and her dad used to be a buisness advisor. i beleve ive got enough drive. ive had ideas in the past and not acted on them them a year later ive watched other people do very well out out a idea i thought would do well[/QUOTE]
thought i posted this already:
never work with women or children!! Only kidding sounds like you are ready to go. A good accountant is worth their weight in gold. I used one that made the difference between losing my house or not, charged 75 quid for the job....will tell u about it when i see you
Post 638966 by Tomcat on 2013-08-27 20:30:01
I would also like a dowpipe...
Post 639052 by leet5r on 2013-08-27 23:02:41
might want my down pipe modding for a angled turbo and the cat removed for added pops and bangs lol