I can't believe it's all happened so quickly, but in the space of around 2 weeks, I have gone from deciding this is what I want to do with my life, to reading literally any online guidance I could find.... to being on the verge of being IAB qualified.
I have filled out all the application forms after learning that I can qualify through experience... and (assuming all goes well) I should have the letters MIAB after my name shortly. I know the main qualification in this field is AAT, and I've contacted them about exemptions. I plan to study for level 3 (or possibly level 4, depending on what exemptions I qualify for) AAT while doing book-keeping, because, as they say - "You can never be too qualified".
I have purchased Sage, and have my first, and second client. I am waiting for my IAB membership to be confirmed before making and distributing business cards... I have talked to accountants, and a few local business owners and have people who are "interested".
I feel like I'm ready to start proactively (I hate that word ) seeking more clients and getting my fledgling (MUCH better word) business off the ground.
....Have I overlooked anything obvious? Or is there anything else anyone would suggest I do?
Yes Rich, before you take on clients you need your certificate of compliance from IAB for MLR, you apply for this after you have been accepted as a member and it costs, I think £78.50, Frauke will know!!! Once you've filled out the application forms for IAB you have to wait till they have a committee meeting to accept you, I think (and again Frauke will be able to help on this) they are held at the end of each month. HTH
I could be wrong (I'll look into it further), but I believe that upon gaining the IAB membership, they contact HMRC and deal with the AML laws on my behalf.
...End of every month huh? - Just my luck I posted everything off on the 2nd of the month . Guess I will just sit tight and wait for confirmation of that to come through. In the meantime, I have the AAT side to be getting on with.
) seeking more clients and getting my fledgling (MUCH better word) business off the ground.
