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• Construction Industry – Major Changes in the sector?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 27/02/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  What has been happening in the construction industry? The construction industry generally enjoyed plentiful demand for its services between the late 1990s and the mid 2000s. There were some problems – skilled labour was hard to find and insurance costs… Read More ›

• Plumbers – Just Starting out? Doing your market research!

  By kgaccountantsblog on 20/02/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Journey ahead You have decided that you want to run a plumber business – now decide how you will achieve this.  Speaking to a good accountant makes the journey much smoother , fruitful  and enjoyable in the long run…. Read More ›

• Electricians – Just Starting out?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 06/02/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Journey ahead You have decided that you want to run an electrical services business – now decide how you will achieve this.  Speaking to a good accountant makes the journey much smoother and fruitful in the long run. Here… Read More ›

• JUST Started Work as A builder, Decorator or Plumber in the Construction Industry?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 23/01/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  All contractors must register with HMRC for the Construction Industry Scheme. Subcoactors who do not wish to have deductions made from their payments at the higher rate of deduction should also register with HMRC. HMRC will provide registration details that… Read More ›

• Getting Paid in the Construction Industry – Does registration Matter?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 07/12/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  To be paid correctly by a contractor, make sure you give them the same legal business name or trading name you gave when you registered for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Please speak to your accountant or adviser if your not sure… Read More ›

• Starting out business in the building Trade – Do you need any qualification?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 16/11/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome to one of our regular series  for new business starts ups. On weekly basis, we deal with a number of new Construction business starting up and we get asked a lot of questions in the building trade. We do our… Read More ›

• Starting out business in the building Trade – What are the main categories out there!

  By kgaccountantsblog on 19/10/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  If today you were thinking of starting a business in the building trade,  then broadly speaking there are two main types that the building trade falls into and these are: new building work (for example house building). repair, maintenance and improvement… Read More ›

• Getting Started – Sole Trader or Limited Company

  By kgaccountantsblog on 16/09/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Most people starting out in business would register as a sole trader and away they went. Today, it’s easier than ever to register a limited company, so which is right for you? There are benefits to each, so let’s explore… Read More ›

• Qualification required to run a property maintenance business.

  By kgaccountantsblog on 14/09/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  While there are no mandatory qualifications required to operate a property maintenance business, the proprietor will typically be a qualified trades person with experience in the construction and property maintenance sector. Project management and consultancy skills and experience in writing… Read More ›

• Starting out business in the the building Trade – How to market yourself and get going!

  By kgaccountantsblog on 09/09/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome to one of our regular series  for new business starts ups. On weekly basis, we deal with a number of new business starting up and we get asked on a regular basis by the owners,  how do they attract more… Read More ›