Get tax-ready well in advance of deadlines »
Many people who are self-employed don’t give much thought to their tax return until the 31 January deadline is looming. In fact, 30,000 people …
Launching a trade business on a shoestring budget »
For many plumbers and heating engineers, running your own business is a dream you want to turn to reality. It may be that …
Don’t chance it with cheap spares »
Cheaper, non-approved boiler spares may look like a bargain, but they could cause problems further down the line. David Willetts, Commercial Director – …
In-cab technology helps slash fleet insurance claims »
Quality Heating Services, which specialises in gas fired central heating appliances, systems and controls in the social housing sector, has reported a 34% fall …
Why you should shop at your independent merchant »
Championing the independent merchant, The IPG, a membership group helping plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists deliver the goods, spells out the reasons you …
4 reasons to make your business paperless »
Colin Yates, chief support officer at WorkMobile, a data capture solution, encourages businesses to kill the paper trail and go digital.
Digital transformation …
Get advice on how to grow a business »
Launching this summer, Vaillant will be running a nationwide campaign for installers that will provide expert advice on growing a business. At …
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 …
