Trades
The essential guides for the trades industry.
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9-minute read
How to price a job as a contractor: plus a free quote template
Wondering how to price a job as a contractor? Read our top tips on how to quote and…
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7-minute read
What is a CSCS card? And does every tradesperson need one?
Do all tradespeople need a CSCS card and how do employers check them? Read our guide for everything…
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13-minute read
How to start a window cleaning business: the 8-step plan
Read our guide on how to start a window cleaning business for top tips on the equipment, training,…
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8-minute read
How to buy a van for your business
Whether you’re a fitness trainer or a gas engineer, here’s how to buy a van.
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9-minute read
How to value a business: 7 strategies you can try
Valuing assets, comparing stock price and earnings and discounted cash flow are just a few valuation methods small…
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9-minute read
How to start a gardening business: a step-by-step guide
Got green fingers? Read our step-by-step guide to starting your own gardening company.
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6-minute read
A guide to PAT testing (portable appliance testing) for small businesses
Discover whether PAT is compulsory for your small business and how you get a certificate in our handy…
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5-minute read
What is bookkeeping? A guide for small businesses
Learning how to manage your books can be daunting when you’re starting a new business. Read on for…
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4-minute read
Tool theft costs construction industry £2.8 billion
Simply Business has partnered with On The Tools to relaunch our Stamp Out Tool Theft campaign, with new…
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5-minute read
Report into gender bias and inequality affecting women business owners
As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, new research reveals gender bias affecting small business owners…
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