Interested to know people's plans for next 1-2 years

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jamesbrown replied

5 September 2020, 15:50
Originally posted by eek View Post

+1 but mine is slightly more granular

1. Build Client network
2. Get more contracts
3. Delivery contracts
4. Move completed projects to support / retainer deals
5. Get customers with completed projects to refer their friends
6. More Profit

I was wondering about step 3. Now I can pinch yours.
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BR14 replied

4 September 2020, 18:08
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

Which room?

you have more than one room?
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ladymuck replied

4 September 2020, 18:01
Originally posted by BR14 View Post

My plan is to stay above room temperature.
anything else is a bonus.

Which room?
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BR14 replied

4 September 2020, 17:56
My plan is to stay above room temperature.
anything else is a bonus.
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Lockhouse replied

4 September 2020, 17:53
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

Oh cool! Do I get a cut?

I think I've paid quite enough in commission thank you!

You get my genuine thanks and I owe you a glass of fizz.
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ladymuck replied

4 September 2020, 17:44
Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post

Was your recommendation for IFA so thank you.

Oh cool! Do I get a cut?
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Lockhouse replied

4 September 2020, 17:42
Originally posted by ChimpMaster View Post

Congrats - do give more details!

What age (approx) if you don't mind me asking?
What approx retirement income do you think you need each month?
How will that income be generated in retirement?

I'm wondering what to do with the rest of my life when my contracting life ends in Dec. Retirement is still a few years away but there seems to be very little chance of me working in IT any more.

You have PM.
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Lockhouse replied

4 September 2020, 17:41
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

Was your recommendation for IFA so thank you.
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ladymuck replied

4 September 2020, 17:37
My plan is to spend my BBL on lottery tickets
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eek replied

4 September 2020, 16:57
Originally posted by jamesbrown View Post

My plan for the next 1-2 years is:

1. Build client network
2. Get more contracts
3. ?
4. Profit

+1 but mine is slightly more granular

1. Build Client network
2. Get more contracts
3. Delivery contracts
4. Move completed projects to support / retainer deals
5. Get customers with completed projects to refer their friends
6. More Profit
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jamesbrown replied

4 September 2020, 16:26
My plan for the next 1-2 years is:

1. Build client network
2. Get more contracts
3. ?
4. Profit
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ChimpMaster replied

4 September 2020, 15:57
Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post

Got OK from IFA yesterday who validated my calculations. Will be retiring next year. Company to close in Jan then will umbrella until house sold.

Congrats - do give more details!

What age (approx) if you don't mind me asking?
What approx retirement income do you think you need each month?
How will that income be generated in retirement?

I'm wondering what to do with the rest of my life when my contracting life ends in Dec. Retirement is still a few years away but there seems to be very little chance of me working in IT any more.
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ladymuck replied

4 September 2020, 11:21
Originally posted by Lockhouse View Post

Got OK from IFA yesterday who validated my calculations. Will be retiring next year. Company to close in Jan then will umbrella until house sold.
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Lockhouse replied

4 September 2020, 09:37
Got OK from IFA yesterday who validated my calculations. Will be retiring next year. Company to close in Jan then will umbrella until house sold.
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GregRickshaw replied

28 August 2020, 22:07
Using Umbrella

I have decided to go into Umbrella whether inside or out, for the day job.

Would go perm but don't think I would fit into the modern world, of 1 to 1, objectives, office politics, team building .... blah blah , and money aside I do like the variety contracting brings.

Keeping LTD ticking over with UpWork and ad-hoc freelance.

Life since going into Umbrella ain't as bad as I thought it would be... not had to travel or stay over anywhere yet though.
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