Five tips to get your business ready for summer
With spring in the air, Fergus has released five simple tips for trade business owners to get their company ready to bloom this summer. Whatever your trade, getting your business ready for a profitable 12 week run through June, July and August can mean the difference between a good and a great year. Summer can […]
The traits that customers most value in tradespeople
New research has revealed the qualities that customers most value in UK tradespeople, with professionalism topping the list. ElectricalDirect has partnered with My Local Toolbox to analyse over 10,000 online trade reviews and identify the most commonly referenced positive attributes. Professionalism is praised the most often, with more than two in five (42%) customer comments […]
Scruffs introduces new Eco range
Scruffs has recently introduced its new sustainably sourced, cotton rich Eco Worker Collection. Committed to using recycled materials wherever possible, the Scruffs team has worked side by side with real tradespeople and skilled professionals to develop products that meet all the quality and performance standards tradespeople need, day in, day out. Utilising high-performance materials and […]
CKI brings back Fusion, with savings available on hundreds of items
Carl Kammerling International has announced the return of its Fusion promotion, offering discounts of up to 85% and deals on more than 200 product lines. Fusion 2023 will reward merchants and wholesalers with discounts and incentives across products from C.K Tools, C.K Magma, C.K Classic, Avit and Kasp. After making an initial sign up purchase […]
City Plumbing expansion gives installers a helping hand
City Plumbing is celebrating a year of significant growth following the opening of 22 new branches last year. Having boosted its network to over 370 branches across the UK during 2022, the merchant is committed to pairing expert knowledge with thousands of competitively priced products to help local tradespeople. Supporting plumbers, heating engineers, bathroom installers […]
Could you be crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023?
The search is now on for Screwfix to discover the best and brightest trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland. Applications are now open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023, with the entry period closing on 19 February. The competition is back for its ninth year, and coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, shining a light on […]
How to build a five-star Google Business Profile
With the cost-of-living crisis meaning homeowners are spending less on home improvements, the working landscape is more competitive than ever for UK tradespeople. To stand out from the crowd, trade companies can consider investing more time into marketing, and one effective method of boosting your visibility is to create or improve your Google Business Profile. […]
How much self-employed electricians earned in 2022
Self-employed electricians earned record weekly earnings last year, according to Hudson Contract. Their average pay during 2022 was £1,105, which was 2.1% higher than 2021. The highest-earning month for electrical subcontractors was November 2022, when they were paid £1,199 per week in the run up to the end of the calendar year. January 2022 was […]
Carhartt debuts new Ripstop Cargo Work Trousers
Carhartt has launched its latest collection of rugged and durable work trousers. The Ripstop Cargo Work Pant, and its fleece lined version, offer a combination of comfort, durability and versatility for any tradesperson who needs protection and flexibility while they work, even in the most demanding of environments. The Ripstop Cargo Work Pant is made […]
Toolstation to host supplier trade show
Toolstation will be hosting a trade show between 15 and 28 February in celebration of its 20 years in business. Customers will have the chance to meet some of Toolstation’s top suppliers that have joined the business in the last 20 years, including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Google, Wilo, KitchenKit and more. The event will be hosted […]