Trades
The essential guides for the trades industry.
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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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5-minute read
How to keep tools safe in a van: best van security products and tips
Protecting your van and keeping tools safe is a priority for every tradesperson. Read about top van security…
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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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3-minute read
Where are the van theft ‘hotspots’ in the UK?
New research shows regions where van theft is on the rise, according to data from UK police forces.…
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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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6-minute read
What is outsourcing? A simple guide for small business owners
Outsourcing can help with business admin and processes so you have more time to focus on what’s important.…
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6-minute read
Do you know about these four legal obligations of a business?
Knowing the legal obligations of a business can be a time-consuming task. Read our article to find out…
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7-minute read
How to become a groundworker and set up your own business
Are you thinking of becoming a groundworker and setting up your own business? Here’s our step-by-step guide to…
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