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How to advertise your small business online

With a vast amount of people still working from home and the uncertainty that still faces our community, people are increasingly turning to interacting and connecting online. Digital storm reported from their survey that 55.5% of respondents now spend 3-6 hours online, while 29% spend as much as 7+ hours online. It’s evident that now […]

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What not to do when starting a business

Starting a business is an incredibly daunting, but exciting journey.  For some, it may be their biggest achievement, or a lifelong dream. Unfortunately, 20% of startups don’t make it past their first year, and a staggering 60% go bust within their first three years. While passion can fuel success, it can be risky if you […]

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Case Study: Andrew

At EC4U, our courses are designed to attract a variety of people, no matter your skillset or previous background. We aim to combine theory and practical knowledge to ensure our customers are confident when leaving the course. This is most reflected in our Domestic Electrician Package, which includes a week long, hands on Experience Course. […]

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Why do you need a website for your business?

It’s been reported that 81% of people research a business or service on the internet prior to making a purchase decision. Does this mean that a website is important for your company? The answer is, yes. How can a potential customer deem your company professional if it doesn’t have a professional site to go along […]

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18th Edition Amendment 2 available for draft comment

Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition is planned for release in early 2022. The IET and BSI have issued the draft for Public Comment which is available to view here. The main changes are listed at the beginning of the document and cover the following areas: Part 2 definitions Chapter 41 Protection against electric shock […]

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