Spot financial trouble before it happens »
There’s no doubt that running an independent business has many rewards, but it also has its challenges. As well as doing the day …
Making the case for apprentices »
New research from JTL shows that the majority of small heating and plumbing businesses are not employing apprentices, often due to lack …
Working under your own steam »
It can be lonely running your own business – you’ve got to do the job, but you also have to organise all …
Making cashless payments a priority »
Businesses that have a variety of ways to accept payments from customers are probably going to find they get paid on time more often with less …
Jargon buster for insurance terms »
In a crusade against baffling insurance terminology, Mark Herbert at ConstructionInsure.co.uk has launched a jargon buster in a bid to help plumbers understand complex insurance …
Convincing customers to keep boilers healthy »
Domestic boilers manufacturer Ravenheat knows that it can be difficult to explain to customers why they need an annual service on their appliance. …
Making sure the work-life balance is right for you »
Offering advice to small heating and plumbing businesses, Martin Jones, MD of TradeHelp, highlights the importance of balancing a hectic working life …
Pension planning – what are the options? »
Continuing his series of articles on how to grow a heating and plumbing business, Martin Jones, MD of TradeHelp, offers a guide …
Crack the VAT code: a primer »
Life isn’t easy running a plumbing and heating company. One of the banes of the lives of many owner-managers is paperwork, and …
Are you managing your fleet budget? »
As the tax year has recently come to an end, businesses across the UK will be busy reviewing their finances. With recent changes …
