chris
you will be fine mate, you will just have to put some hours in canvassing for the 1st few months, im in the same boat as you , i had been working for a commercial window cleaning firm for 5 years and got the gooner 5 weeks ago on a saturday night saying there will be no work next week !! plenty off notice nootttt!! sometimes you need that kick up the ar$$ to get you going.
ive got a mate canvassing for me while im working and its going ok at the mo,
i have been getting in the region of £10 - £170 a day , it should cover my bills but im renewing my door license just as a back up as im not sure how it will go in the winter ,
stay motivated mate as some days will get you down and others you will be buzzing!!