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nigel


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I have just finished the ICB level 1 and 2 Bookkeeping course and am intending to start looking for clients. i mentioned this to my tutor and he more or less intimiated that i really would need to do Level 3 before looking for clients - i can understand the rationale behind this however i just wanted to ask if -

1. I would be well enough equipped to do sole traders books with level 1 and 2 under my belt

2. Does anybody know a good course provider as my provider would be charging me £1000 to do level 3 which seems a bit steep.

Thanks.

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I am too looking for clients, having passed the level 1 & 2. This qualification should be enough for the sole trader/self employed hopefully get some income. Who did you do your course with? I did open learning (TDLC), I understand the level 3 is about couple hundred less. Certainly they are seem to good to get on with (college and tutor)!

Paul

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Paul

Website: www.aeternum-bookkeeping.co.uk
nigel


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Hi Paulaet

I went with TDLC as well and it was good however i must admit that the quote of £1000 is putting me off going back to them, i got a quote from Ideal Schools and they are about £200 and they are recommended by the ICB.

Good luck with business.

Nigel.

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I am also just starting out on my own bookkeeping service.  I did levels ll and on Level lll now and these are from the Distance Learning Partnership which are advertised on the ICB website.  Both courses for £265, bad at all, you get value for money and they are also excellent courses.

So dont sign up for anything just yet.


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