Trades
The essential guides for the trades industry.
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2-minute read
Bad weather: tradespeople lose over £1,300 a year on average
Tradespeople in the UK lose £1,300 a year on average with bad weather forcing them to take time…
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3-minute read
Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work
New research from Simply Business reveals that shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to…
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4-minute read
Three tool theft updates for tradespeople
Despite lockdown and other restrictions, tool thieves have still been operating. Here are three updates on tool theft…
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5-minute read
Construction boom – what’s causing rising costs and a supply shortage?
What does unprecedented demand, rising costs, and a materials shortage mean for builders? Read more.
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2-minute read
Talking to tradespeople about mental health – watch the video
We speak to tradespeople about perceptions of mental health in the industry – and how attitudes are changing.…
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6-minute read
Winning construction contracts: a guide
Read our guide to find out about the tendering process and how to make your company stand out.
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3-minute read
Where do window cleaners earn the most? Here are the top 10 regions in the UK by turnover
Wondering about where window cleaners earn the most in the UK? We dug into our data to find…
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3-minute read
Tool thieves beware – break into this electrician’s van and get a 1000-volt shock from his home-made alarm
One electrician has created his own tool theft deterrent – a home-made alarm system featuring a 1000-volt zapper…
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5-minute read
10 things every tradesperson can relate to
From hilarious jokes on site to working outside in the best of the British summer – sometimes there’s…
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3-minute read
Where’s your trade in this list of highest earners?
Roofers earn 78% more than painters, and 14% more than the next highest earning trade. Find out more.
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