Trades
The essential guides for the trades industry.
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10-minute read
Flat rate VAT scheme: a simple guide for small businesses
Find out if the scheme can save you time and money with your VAT accounting.
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6-minute read
What is COSHH? Your responsibilities as an employer
Find out more about the health and safety regulations.
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4-minute read
What is CPC training? Major licensing changes on the way
Find out how the DVSA are evolving CPC in 2025.
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2-minute read
Tesco place maximum limit on fuel pumps
Find out what the new limit is and how it affects you.
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6-minute read
Working at height regulations – an employer’s guide
Working at height is a leading cause of workplace injury – how do employers protect their business?
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4-minute read
Simplified expenses: a self-employed guide to flat rate expenses
How can flat rate expenses help you if you work from home or use a business vehicle?
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4-minute read
Construction firms face lowest workloads since 2008
Find out what’s causing this and which trades defy the trend.
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5-minute read
Reverse charge VAT – a simple guide for businesses
A VAT reverse charge is when the buyer pays VAT instead of the supplier.
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5-minute read
What limited company expenses can I claim?
Learn what does and doesn’t count as a company expense and how to stay tax compliant.
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5-minute read
What could the trades skills shortage look like in 2030?
A recent study by Simply Business has revealed a worrying 35 per cent decline in new tradespeople choosing…
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