Guide to successful job costing »
Successfully pricing work can be a difficult balancing act. Giving a reasonable price is key to winning work, but you still need …
Cut the admin time »
With the aim of helping its installer customers spend less time on admin and paperwork, Baxi has joined forces with Expert Trades …
Call answering service says plumbers are in demand »
Plumbers are experiencing an extremely busy start to the year with a spike in calls, according to figures released by telephone answering …
Invoice for free on the go »
Described as invoicing for the WhatsApp generation, Albert is a free mobile invoicing facility for self-employed people. Created by a team behind …
Unanswered calls are a missed opportunity »
Relying on voicemail can have a detrimental effect on the bottom line of the smallest businesses, new research suggests. Moneypenny, the telephone …
On course for business growth »
Running a successful plumbing and heating company involves more than just being skilled on the tools, which is why the Association of …
To buy or not to buy? »
Investment in new equipment is usually a costly venture, so deciding between an outright buy or a long term lease is an …
Dealing with discipline problems »
Disciplining an employee for bad behaviour on the job is never a pleasant task, but it is one that most people in …
Cracking the social media puzzle »
Using social media channels to help promote your business can be a daunting prospect for those who prefer more traditional means of …
Travel time could be earning time »
In a well-publicisied decision, the European Court of Justice ruled that travelling to the first and last appointments of a working day …
