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Setting Up  Your Own  Construction  Business

Setting Up Your Own Construction Business

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Construction

Vocational training

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

John North

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10 Slides • 0 Questions

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Setting Up
Your Own
Construction
Business

A Step-by-Step Guide

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Decide on Your
Structure

- Choose between sole
trader, partnership, or
limited company.

- Understand the legal
and tax implications of
each structure.

- Consider liability,
complexity, and costs
associated with each
option.

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Employ or Sub-
Contract?

- Employing Staff:

- Pros: Greater control,
loyalty, and team cohesion.

- Cons: Higher costs,
responsibility for payroll,
and employment law.

- Sub-Contracting:

- Pros: Flexibility, reduced
overheads, and access to
specialists.

- Cons: Less control and
potential quality variability.

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Size and Type of
Contracts

- Consider projects like
conversions, renovations,
commercial, private, or
public sector.

- Match contract size to your
business’s capacity and
resources.

- Understand the risks and
rewards of each sector.

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Internal and
External
Stakeholders

- Internal: Employees,
management, and business
partners.

- External: Clients, suppliers,
subcontractors, regulatory
bodies, and investors.

- Maintain clear communication
and strong relationships with all
stakeholders.

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Brand Your
Business

- Create a unique logo
and company name that
reflects your values.

- Develop a professional
image and consistent
branding.

- Use branding to build
trust and recognition in
your target market.

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Write Your
Business Plan

- Executive Summary: Overview of your
business concept and goals.

- Company Description: Mission
statement, services, and USPs.

- Market Analysis: Research on industry
trends, competitors, and target market.

- Services: Detailed description of
offerings and pricing strategy.

- Marketing Strategy: Advertising,
promotion, and customer acquisition
plans.

- Operations Plan: Day-to-day
operations and supply chain
management.

- Financial Projections: Income
statements, cash flow, and balance
sheets.

- Management Team: Experience and
roles of key personnel.

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Figure Out Your
Finances

- Determine capital requirements
and potential funding sources.

- Create a detailed cash flow
forecast.

- Understand and manage your
financial risks.

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Set Up Your Technology

- CHOOSE

SOFTWARE FOR
ACCOUNTING,

PROJECT

MANAGEMENT,

AND

COMMUNICATIO

N.

- IMPLEMENT
TOOLS LIKE

CRM SYSTEMS

AND

CONSTRUCTION

-SPECIFIC

SOFTWARE.

- ENSURE DATA
SECURITY AND
INTEGRATION

ACROSS

PLATFORMS.

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Market Your
Business

- Develop a marketing strategy to
reach your target audience.

- Use digital marketing, social
media, and networking events.

- Build a strong online presence
through a website and search
engine optimisation (SEO).

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Setting Up
Your Own
Construction
Business

A Step-by-Step Guide

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