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Title: Sole traders
Post by: Ben wood on September 28, 2013, 05:11:07 pm
I was wondering whether it's possible for a one man band to make profits of 50000 a year as I'm now full but want to start upping prices to make the most I can.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: dave0123 on September 28, 2013, 05:16:04 pm
A sole trader can make as much proft as he wishes a million if you wish to..

However with profits of 50k it would make more business sense to be LTD as you'd save a far whack of money running through limited. But you don't have to it is your choice.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: PoleKing on September 29, 2013, 10:33:28 am
I was wondering whether it's possible for a one man band to make profits of 50000 a year as I'm now full but want to start upping prices to make the most I can.

Yes.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: edward1 on September 29, 2013, 10:39:52 am
not all advise on here is right ,you should seek your accountants opinion
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: PoleKing on September 29, 2013, 07:04:02 pm
not all advise on here is right ,you should seek your accountants opinion

Whilst I agree with this post.
The answer to the question is yes.
Not if he should.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Crystal-clear on September 29, 2013, 07:14:52 pm
If profits of £50k I would say LTD is the way to go
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: TomCrowther on September 29, 2013, 08:11:10 pm
One man? Would be very tough to make that much after all associated costs- van, fuel, insurances, water, spares, New pole every now and then. Not to mention tax! You would have to be turning over well above the vat threshold.
I can't see it myself.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 29, 2013, 08:15:39 pm
A sole trader can make as much proft as he wishes a million if you wish to..

However with profits of 50k it would make more business sense to be LTD as you'd save a far whack of money running through limited. But you don't have to it is your choice.

If you go limited your bank will look to increase interest on any loans to offset their increased financial risk.

Might still be worthwhile tho
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Richard iSparkle on September 29, 2013, 08:17:09 pm
I was wondering whether it's possible for a one man band to make profits of 50000 a year as I'm now full but want to start upping prices to make the most I can.

Yes it's possible to make £50000 profit as a one man band.  Hard work, but completely realistic with the right setup and well run business
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Dave Willis on September 29, 2013, 09:53:45 pm
Turnover or profit?
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Alex Wingrove on September 29, 2013, 10:02:44 pm
£78999.00 Turnover

I could earn £50k profit from that.

Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: KS Cleaning on September 29, 2013, 11:41:39 pm
I was wondering whether it's possible for a one man band to make profits of 50000 a year as I'm now full but want to start upping prices to make the most I can.
If you want to work yourself to the bone...Aye...but highly unlikely
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on September 29, 2013, 11:49:31 pm
£250 per day, 5 days a week for 48 weeks = 60,000. You could get 50k pre-tax profit from that. You decide.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: G Griffin on September 29, 2013, 11:53:41 pm
50 grand profit selling fish?
I dunno.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: mick hay on October 01, 2013, 07:49:51 am
price correctly = no problem.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Frankybadboy on October 01, 2013, 07:53:28 am
I thought everyone on here was doing that anyway ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: dazmond on October 01, 2013, 08:33:32 am
i would say most sole traders will NOT make anywhere near £50,000 a year AFTER tax,insurance and overheads.i would say its virtually impossible unless you live down south with lots of very well priced work and commercial jobs and working yourself into an early grave.


regards



dazmond
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on October 01, 2013, 08:44:33 am
I'm sure it's possible, given the correct circumstances.

It's also possible to have your priorities entirely arse about face given the correct circumstances.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: Ian Lancaster on October 01, 2013, 12:40:01 pm
50 grand profit selling fish?
I dunno.


Took me a couple of moments........

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: zodiac on October 01, 2013, 10:35:15 pm
http://www.cheapaccounting.co.uk/advice/sole-trader-or-limited-company-calculator.php
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: zodiac on October 01, 2013, 10:37:57 pm
Hi
Try that link you should save your self £7000
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 02, 2013, 07:15:34 am
50 grand profit selling fish?
I dunno.

Business is flat.
Title: Re: Sole traders
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 02, 2013, 07:21:28 am
http://www.cheapaccounting.co.uk/advice/sole-trader-or-limited-company-calculator.php

Profit, not turnover, peeps!