Hello everyone. I joined Mumsnet this afternoon, specifically to get some advice from anyone who has set up as a sole trader.
I am a single mum with 2 children, and since leaving university last year, I am unable to find a full time job, or full time childcare.
I live in a rural area, and there is no wrap around care at the local school, and all childminders have at least a 6 month waiting list.
So, I am fed up of 'signing on' at the JC and have decided to try setting up my own cleaning business.
The one thing that is stopping me is fear. I don't know if I'll earn enough to keep us going!
I have worked out that with all bills, food costs etc., need to have about £1400 a month coming in.
But I wont be able to get 16 clients from day 1, so I wont be able to get WTC straight way, and what will happen to paying my rent in the very early stages while I get enough clients?
I really need to make this work, so can anyone give me some advice please?