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Information on Starting an Engineering Business

Mitchell Jamieson Smith
Hello,


I have been thinking about how to start my own company, which I envision offering engineering support, and data management services.

I think it would start as a solo endeavour, I am sure there are projects out there which are manageable. I am not sure how to learn more about how to win work in this industry, or in general. There are some events in my local area, but places are limited to established companies.

I understand how to create a company, and I have a clear idea of the kind of work I can do for people, however it's not clear to me how to proceed from there.

I have looked at how my employer and similar companies put contracts out. I can't see these projects until I register with a VAT number.

Is it possible to conduct further research without having to pay to found a company?


Thanks in Advance.

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    I have run my own company for many years and I have found the single most difficult thing is understanding marketing.  All the mechanistic aspects of running a business can be objectively broken down, but marketing goes into the realms of the subjective perception of value.  This relies on a study of psychology among other things.  As an overall guide all of Richard Branson's books are informative and helpful.


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    I have run my own company for many years and I have found the single most difficult thing is understanding marketing.  All the mechanistic aspects of running a business can be objectively broken down, but marketing goes into the realms of the subjective perception of value.  This relies on a study of psychology among other things.  As an overall guide all of Richard Branson's books are informative and helpful.


    Stephen
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