Help & guidance for tradespeople
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What insurance do tradespeople need?
Whether you're a carpenter, plumber, electrician or different kind of tradesperson, understanding which types of insurance are needed to protect your business can be difficult.
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What the Spring Statement 2025 means for the self-employed, small businesses & tradespeople
The 2025 Spring Statement from Labour outlines an economic update for the country, six months after Labour’s first Autumn Budget in fourteen years.
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Pensions for the self-employed
Self-employment brings with it a multitude of benefits: the freedom to set your own hours, the ability to pursue your passions, and the potential for a greater income.
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How to hire an apprentice in the trades industry
As an efficient and cost-effective way to ensure practical skills are passed from generation to generation, apprenticeships have been a long-standing tradition within the construction industry.
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The cost of injuries in the trades and construction sector
In the world of trade jobs, from construction sites to landscape gardening, the nature of the work is inherently demanding and, at times, risky - not only for your health, but also for your financial stability.
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What the 2025 late payments law amendments means for SMEs
From January 2025, an update to legislation will introduce stricter regulations to address late payment issues for small businesses.
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How you can secure your building site and reduce theft
Theft of tools and plant machinery from construction sites is unfortunately a common occurrence, and for some items such as plant machinery, it can cause detrimental effects to a business.
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Building Safety Act impacts on construction
The introduction and enforcement of the Building Safety Act represents a landmark moment in the construction and trades industry.
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The rise of 3D printing in construction
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, is a cutting-edge technology revolutionising the building industry.
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A guide to small business rates relief
Navigating the financial landscape of a small business can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the various reliefs available.
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What the Autumn Budget 2024 means for small-business owners & the self-employed
The 2024 Autumn Budget from Labour represents a considerable turn after 14 years of Conservative leadership.