Djspoony84
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Hi I have a window cleaning business that is not making money how do I go unemployed to go on universal credit what information would I need to provide any help would be appriciated.
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ched999uk
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I don't think you need to be unemployed to go on Universal Credit - just apply, you will be jumping through hoops every few weeks though.
I would guess making your business more profitable would be a better way.
Is it that you don't have enough work, prices too low, what's the problem, we may be able to help?
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I think the question that’s needs answers is why arnt you making money ? No point in working for a loss , re evaluate and increase prices , dump poor paying work etc
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He's in Newcastle so depending on the area he will struggle to get work at anything decent
dazmond
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Why would a bunch of window cleaners on the Internet know about this?
I've never met a window cleaner that didn't make money....ever.....until now.
Your local Citizens Advice is your best bet
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Well you know how to kick someone when they're down. Many window cleaners have tried to establish themselves and not succeeded so he's not exactly the only one.
Have a look online mate. I don't claim universal credit myself but there is some help there. I agree with @ched999uk that it will require jumping through hoops every few weeks if you are self employed (if you are employed it's easier to track your income). I think you can de-register as self employed if you want to, but they would want you to apply for an employment job. Maybe they can recommend a business advisor or something like that to help you with your business. I know someone that claims and they went through their bank statements and they got told off for doing their shopping in Sainsbury's and were told they should be shopping in Aldi and Lidl instead as it's cheaper, so go through everything with a tooth comb before you apply. Hope everything works out for you mate.
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You can get support as a self-employeed person where the government basically tops up your earnings for a year while you build your business. I have family that have used it while starting out. Great idea to help people get established. Best to talk to the job centre about it.
Is there any other window cleaners close to you ?. Wouldn't do any harm calling a few of them and asking if they had any shifts until you have enough work for yourself. Just be honest and tell them you currently work for yourself but don't have enough to fully sustain yourself yet.
Do all your work a week early, if your finding a few people moan about being early just miss they ones out and do the rest. Most of the people won't say anything, so youl be able to get away with it.
The customers you currently have are another income source for other work you could be doing for them. Gutters, cleaning soffits, your going to have to compromise on the price you want for these types of jobs when your the one actively trying to push for them.
Do all your work a week early, if your finding a few people moan about being early just miss they ones out and do the rest. Most of the people won't say anything, so youl be able to get away with it.
The customers you currently have are another income source for other work you could be doing for them. Gutters, cleaning soffits, your going to have to compromise on the price you want for these types of jobs when your the one actively trying to push for them.
You can get a year of support on UC while you build up your business. You'll need to show that you plan to do so though, and how to do it. Then you'll need to have regular meetings with a "work coach" to show you're actively trying to build it. At the end of the year, you'll have to show that you are meeting the minimum requirements (I think 35 hours a week @ minimum wage if you're the "primary" worker, so at present that would be about £400/week). If you aren't then they might be asking you to find alternative or additional work.
That's my understanding of it anyway. Hope that helps and that you aren't stressing too much.
That's my understanding of it anyway. Hope that helps and that you aren't stressing too much.
