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 ...

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 ...