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Hi chaps not posted on here in a while due to personal circumstances. Anyway, been looking at getting a Landline that forwards to my mobile as I don't want to advertise my own house number. Does anyone use these? Any companies recommended? I don't have a business contract just a personal...

Hello chaps, Just thought id swing by and let you all know about me finally striking a bit of luck! Had my interview with PSYBT (Scotlands Princes Trust) and got the funding I needed! Funding for a van, signwriting, some new tools etc. Then a few hours later my old tradesman (whos now a boss...

Hi chaps, Just had a phone call from the Letting agency ive been doing a bit of work for. They are asking about LED strip lights for outside their shop to compliment their sign above the shop. Basically does anyone know wholesalers that would stock these in their stores or is it specialist...

Hi chaps, Replacing all sockets/switches in a flat today, done everyone apart from the Cooker Control Unit, only reason for this is its an oversized one. Anyone know where that sells them? Dimensions are 170x115 - can only seem to find the regular double socket sized units!

Hi chaps, Been asked by a landlord to look over 3 of his properties PIR reports and price for fixing anything that needs done (he uses a different spark from PIR to doing the work as he thinks the spark would just create work for himself) Anyway, heres the recommendations from one of the...

Just a rant basicaly, join in if you wish! Basically, managed to get a small ammount of money together to start saving for a van while using my car for my work. Last week the downpipe goes on my exhaust so we have replaced it and now the engine is about to blow, happy days! So basically ive...

Anyone had any experience with getting work for a Letting Agent? Had a phone call last week asking if I could go to one of their flats to see what was wrong with the tennants kitchen sockets. As I am just starting out and dont have any work scheduled in yet I thought this would be a good way to...

Hi, this has probably been asked a million times before, but i searched earlier on today and couldnt find an exact answer. Anyway, today i got a call from a letting agent who is looking for an electrician to take on their maintenance in their properties. As i am starting out self employed I...

Anyone used this site for work clothing? Logos4polos - Simply, High Quality Embroidered Polo Shirts That seems a good deal, just wondered what the quality was like etc... Cheers

Hi guys, in a house today that was recently bought from the council. Owner is just having some minor works (new spot lights in some rooms n cupboards). Anyway the joiner has took down the plasterboard and down pops this lovely cable joint! The house was only rewired during the 16th edition.

Right im sure a couple of you will be annoyed with all the Qs ive been asking, just dont want to get anything wrong ;) Anyway, im just back from a meeting with Business Gateway. It was just a small meet and greet to discuss what we will be doing over the next couple weeks to help me get...

Basically, there is no company in Edinburgh currently looking to take an Electrician on (especially someone who only became time served at the tail end of last year) So I have entertained the Idea of going Self Employed and trying to drum up a little bit of small works so I have some money to...

Hi there, Im new to the forum, found it when googling for work. Anyway, ive just recently passed my FICA and looking for work around the Edinburgh area as I got paid off on xmas eve. Willing to travel as i have a car and clean license. Worked for a decent sized company, so done all kinds of...