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1) You can take on any job really, just you won't be able to do it in one weekend, explain this to the customer and leave it for them to decide. As for customers not wanting you there weekends, never. Normally it suits them better as they needn't take any time off work etc. Not always mind. Even though i only work weekends i still got a job from a property developer totaling 60m2, just took a few weekends thats all.
2) If the job is going to take more than a couple of days explain this to the customer, not normally a problem unless they are in a mad rush eg, they need the tiling done within 2 weeks as the house is going up for sale then. Even in these circumstances i have said i would go out evenings aswell to ensure the work would be completed, and got the jobs.
3) Absolutely not. If they want my expetise and knowledge then they are gonna have to pay for it.
4) Yes i often do, depends on the customer. I don't like deceiving my customers so i normally tell it as it is, that i am in that transition period. Being part time doesn't lose you jobs, If your portfolio and patter is up to scratch it really doesn't matter if your part time or full time.
5) Obviously you can get pretty tired working seven days a week and on occasions evenings aswell. Also it can be difficult getting work from actual companies, ie kitchen/bathroom companies if you can only do weekends, doesn't exactly fit to their schedule.
Hope this helps a bit mate, if i haven't been clear or if you have anymore questions please feel free to ask away 🙂
