Im new

[davidshabba]

Hello here goes another new starter set of questions:eusa_wall lol.Heres my life so far....ive worked hard since i was 15yr old now im 23 and i have nothing to show for it so ive been thinking about trying something new.Im realistic and dont think i will be a multi millionare next yr just wanted some advice on my idea.I plan to work my normal job during the week and start repairing windscreens and practicing until im good at the weekends, then see if i could find enough work to do it full time.When you started out did you have a base or did you just have a van?Its all the paperwork and insurance thats putting me off:( thanks for any help bye

[Mike Allen]

Welcome David!

I'm still in the startup phase of my business. It's been 6 months since my doors have been open and it get's a little better every week, mostly. :eusa_wall

I think what you mean by do we have a base or just a van is if we have shops from the start or are we doing mobile repairs? Personally, I'm still doing mobile repairs. I'm beginning to look at a more permanent location in the next 1 - 1 1/2 years. However for now being a mobile service allows me certain fleability while being active duty Air Force.

Best of luck and welcome again.

[rockaway]

I started when i was 25 I work at night at a french bistro and ran my biz
in the day work both jobs for i while finally got bunt so it was a choice i had to make I quit the bistro and it was better for my biz it gave me more time to
work each day.now i have 27 accounts a year later.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

[mrchip]

Hi rockawy..good for you.. 27 accounts in 1 year is a good start and a good choice to quit the bistro job.. many people dont make it in this business because they arnt dedicated enough..add some ins work..that also might help. as for the young man who started this thread working on weekends will be a difficult road..most car lots and nc dealers dont want venders on sat a busy day for them with customers..

[mrchip]

davidshaba... paperwork and ins is part of any business.you have to get used to it and do it right if you want to be a success in business