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Buying or leasing a van: which is best for you?
Self employment has continued to rise according to the 2014 budget announced by George Osbourne, with 211,000 more individuals in self-employment than the last quarter. According to the Guardian, three of the four most common occupations for self employment were carpenters, plumbers and other construction trades. Work in these roles normally requires a van in order to transport […]
Read moreThe history of wiring regulations and how it effects electricians
Further changes to the 17th edition wiring regulations came into effect recently, so we are examining these in closer detail and also discussing the potential further changes that could take place in the near future. The evolution of wiring regulations have come a long way with the 1st wiring regulations introduced in 1882, consisting of only 4 […]
Read moreJob Interview Tips & Advice for Electricians
The Office for National Statistics currently puts unemployment figures at 2.32 million which equates to 7.1% of the working population. Although this is an improvement, with 167,000 more people now in work, the figures are still high and show that the job market is still a struggling following the recession. As we are all living […]
Read moreNew to the electrical trade? Here are some marketing tips for self-employed electricians.
Electrical training is over; exams successfully passed. It is now time to start your career as an electrician. So how do you make the phone ring? We have been asked this on numerous occasions and are fortunate enough to have our own electrical installation company so we can give you advice that is tried and […]
Read moreWhat do customers consider before employing an electrician?
There are a lot of factors to consider before employing any worker for any job, however, this blog will cover the information that an average person will consider before hiring an electrician. What customers consider before hiring an electrician Following the introduction of Part P of the building regulations on the 1st January 2005 customers […]
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