im a qualified locksmith…do you think i should run my own buisness or work for someone?

try both to start with,when you’ve built up contacts go it alone

If you are smart you will work for someone first.

Then you can learn how to run a business and most importantly you will make contacts.

Then after a year you will have saved enough to start your own business.

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id go with wat service says.
get inside first then pop out like one of them aliens from that film, whats it called…… oh yeah aliens.

Run your own business- if they can make money out of you- you can make it for yourself and more. Also locksmith is ideal for a one man small business.

Cost to start up should be small too.

Well Done You!
Get some advice on grants etc., and see how much
it would cost to start your own small business., take it from
there. Good Luck.

do both at first, at least until you get your feet wet, then go off on your own. Build contacts in the process, so you’ll have potential customers… it’ll be hard at first, but will work out for the better in the future.

Do your research. If the city does not have a lot of qualified locksmith’s then you might have a market for your skills and would be able to have your own business. If there are a few locksmiths already in your area, then consider working for someone, that way you are guaranteed work and could have benefits without having to work over long hours to make your business work.

Work for someone until you get a feel for the market and learn how to run a spellchecker.

I am a relatively inexperienced business student but if you enjoy being in control and feel you have the organisational skills then running your own firm may be for you. If you prefer a more 9 to 5 feel without the worries and hassle of running a business then you may prefer working for someone.

Alternatively you may wish to spread the risk, knowledge and time and search for a partner to run your business with. It all depends on what you want!

If you are qualified and have worked for a business previously then you may already know many of the ins and outs of a locksmith business.

Good luck

There are pros and cons to being self employed. If you are organised, self motivated, self disciplined, with experience of the buisiness your in and a good background knowledge, then go ahead. You also might have to employ other people so good people skills and knowledge of general employment is important. The area you choose is also key to fees extra, so do your market research and know your competition.
I personally would not have it any other way, but some like to leave their business at the shop or office when they sign off for the day.

Yes, do both, work for an employer, but have a signwritten van and do 24hr call outs at £100 a time. And line up private jobs for Saturday and Sundays.

I would work for some else at first and learn all the tricks of the trade and any errors you make the company takes the wrap. Note down all the wholesale contacts and business contacts as you may use them in the future. Get your experience doing your job without tryung to juggle accounts, advertising your business,etc. Get some money saved up and then go for it in the near future when you feel confident enough to do your own business. Good Luck