[Lawrence]

Re: Christmas, Yes, I know…

Count us in please
Lawrence & Debs

[Lawrence]

Re: Whitegoods Business Pack

been thinking…
in the spirit of the WTA maybe we can all produce a diferent element of the pack ,then collate it to produce it onto a CD or memory stick with the WTA logo on (Maybe pricey I know ) to give out at the next meeting

maybe articles on

Bookeeping banking and vat
Advertising where and what can you expect to pay
Charges -Callout Charge pros and cons and labour rates
Vehicle costs ,HP,contract hire ,leasing pros and cons
Where to get work from
Workproviders -who are they and what to watch out for
Some generic health and safety info
what else taking on board Chris’s point about being inclusive

Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: smeg wdi 16ba

look underneath tub for another NTC may have a broken wire on block
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: Whitegoods Business Pack

I think we roll with it ,but a consensus would be good if only to shut you know who up .
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: Trade Bible

Martin wrote:I simply couldn’t pass up making a comment or three on this subject now could I?…It would be truly remiss of me at least to lend a hand on this one….

Now why am I not surprised 😆

Martin wrote:I’m sure it’s natural that for all that join in the trade forums to ask questions of this nature, I’ve done it many a time I know, we all have at some time or another. A kind of group in which to compare notes, so to speak….”What do you reckon?…..What’s the best work providers in town?…Where’s the best wholesalers?…etc, the list can be endless I guess?…

Agreed

Martin wrote:And it is true to say that over the years UKW and it’s members have spread thick a whole lot of advice in that regard whether it be good, bad or indifferent? And it is also true to say that one man’s meat is another man’s poison. What works great for some ain’t worth a light or even worth getting out of bed for others. Nevertheless the options are laid bare for all to see, take it or leave it kind of thing really…I’m sure you’ll agree so far…yes?

Yes… but I sense something looming on the horizon…….

Martin wrote: Now, for The Whitegoods Trade Association to publish a (so called?) Trade Bible (not sure if that would be the Old or New Testament at this stage?) I’m suggesting to you is a BAD thing to do 👿

Here it is .. Martin disagreeing with something ,surprise ,surprise or not as the case may be .

Martin wrote: A so called “knowledge base” all well and good shared with members, fine, but in private with individuals on a nudge, nudge, wink, wink basis then OK. But for a so called TA to encompass the entire trade and in so doing publish what could be libellous propaganda is not an option.

I’m confused Martin ,please explain to me what is wrong with the WTA helping it’s members by pointing out the Pros and Cons that can be unique to our Industry.

Martin wrote:Advising one person over VAT registration is a subject dear to my heart I must admit. I’ve ranted on that subject many a while. Now it is without doubt that in business the law stands and at a certain income level one has to be VAT registered like it or not. And again it’s not a subject the WTA should pass comment on, certainly not in the written form as is being suggested?.

The only written form would be a link to the website for HM Customs & Excise ,then it is up to individuals to make there own minds up in conjunction with there accountant

Martin wrote:I propose that the WTA Council add this subject to their next meeting agenda. I further suggest it stick to rational law permitting advice and comment, offer guidance but purely in a legal sense and without any form of bias. As by definition any TA has to comply fully to the wide ranging and stringent rules of the OFT (or whatever Government department controls them these days?)?.

Proposal taken & I will post it on the WTA council Forum as we don’t need a physical meeting to discuss the merits of what is being suggested,I will let you know the outcome

Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: Trade Bible

Didn’t Ade mention a similar thing with regard to contracts ?
I am all for it ,as I think between us we have been shafted,turned over,lied to ,had money withheld from the same people ,and probably made the same errors of judgement as each other and know all the names to avoid .
Why not have in a download –

The contract calculator
Reputable spares suppliers
Contracts to avoid
Small business rules and regs (may be a download on HM Revenue website )
What to do and what not to do when running a small business
The pros and cons of VAT reg

will that do for starters
Now if you could create it all as a PDF in colour with images etc that would be really cool 8)
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: When to do a job right

hotpnt wrote:have changed many of these heaters & never needed to replace the origional clips, just carefully open them with a terminal driver, then a little more with the next size up driver, re-seal using side cutters to squeeze back,

I do the same ,no problems yet
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: gas hob ignitors???

gegsy wrote:Hi
I think its worth a read <a href="http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=29558&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>here as Lawrence mentioned 😉

Greg
Thanks Greg ,how do you do that ?
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: gas hob ignitors???

There was a thread about this somewhere but I can’t find it maybe someone else will know where it is .
If I recall According to Corgi if you break a gas seal you are required to be Corgi registered ,everything else is okay to be non registered for BUT you have to bear in mind that in doing electrical work you may cause a problem on the Gas side and due to your lack of Gas knowledge be unaware of it ,Also you are last man standing for the appliance that you have worked on which has huge implicatyions should something go wrong .
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: fisher paykal dishdrawers

dena89 wrote:This may sound stupid, but how do you get the beasts out of the housing ?
Is trying not to look completely inept in front of customer.

PM me your Email and I will send something that may be useful .
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: New brochure,

Sorry John ,no offence meant.
The brochure works as the customers have something to look at and it backs up the Ise story that I tell them as well.
It also proves to them that there is a range of products available to suit most pockets (I just want some deeper ones in my area 😆 )
I was telling ken today I seem to sell more “2’s” than anything else at the moment ,And as the ultimate in product endorsement my mother in law now has one !.
Regards
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: New brochure,

in that case 21
Debs

[Lawrence]

Re: New brochure,

iadom wrote:
EDIT. I got five on the first page alone, what was Debbies score?

She says first page 19,will do the rest tomorrow at the hospital with our eldest.
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: New brochure,

You ain’t seen nothing yet ,Debbie has been going through it and it aint a pretty sight – highlighter everywhere.
She even e-mailed Ken 😆 now he knows what I have to put up with .
Lawrence

[Lawrence]

Re: New ‘5’ and dishwasher due dates?

I’ll ring you to remind you…. 😆
Lawrence

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