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The physical demands of being a tradesperson
In 2019, more than 79,000 construction workers suffered from work related ill health (either new or long standing conditions). 54,000 workers every year experience a non-fatal injury, including trips and falls on the same level, injuries due to lifting and carrying, falls from heights and also by being struck by a moving object. Many of […]
Read more12 ways to be more eco friendly
It’s a common misconception that living a green, sustainable life can only be successful if your home is installed with solar panels, wind turbines and a large compost in the garden whilst driving an eco-car and only using food specifically grown by yourself. While it would be great if we could all make these efficient […]
Read moreHow to design a home office setup that works for you
In the last few months, working from home has suddenly become the norm for millions of people across the UK. When things finally return to some semblance of normality, there are a lot of business asking the question about whether or not they actually need their staff back in offices. Business rates, rents and utility […]
Read moreThe 4 stages tradespeople need to remember in a customer facing role
One of the most important aspects of your business, and one that is key to both gaining future customers and retaining your existing ones, is customer facing. The key to thing to remember is that this is you, selling yourself to your customer and it’s important to remember this from the very beginning of your […]
Read moreLighting design for electrical installers
When offering your services as an electrical installer for your customer, you want to be able to offer that extra little bit of a service that separates you from your rivals. Often, some of the jobs you carry out will be fairly straightforward from a certain point of view. If your potential customer is looking […]
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