In the age of the internet we’re all about looking up things in advance, which means the importance of passing trade for businesses has faded away somewhat over the years. However, there are still some businesses which rely heavily on passing trade, and one of these is salons. While your salon may take appointments in […]

Unfortunately, when you mention the phrase ‘health and safety’ you often don’t get that positive a reaction, as some people feel that they are smart enough to look after themselves. However, the fact of the matter is that health and safety is there to ensure that everyone in the UK is able to work in […]

Everyone knows that accidents happen, and sometimes no matter how careful you are there is nothing you can do to prevent them. This is particularly true for tradesmen, as the nature of their work requires them to take certain risks every now and again such as working at a height or with high powered tools. […]

If you’ve worked your way up in the beauty industry then you’ve probably come across a number of different business models which have their own pros and cons. During this time you probably also planned exactly what you’d do with your salon when you were finally able to set up your own! When starting up […]

Here at Nova Insurance we are extremely happy that spring is here as the days are getting longer, the temperature is finally increasing and the first barbecue of the year is within our sights. This is why we have decided to give away a portable BBQ to one lucky winner on Twitter!

Here at Nova Insurance we have previously discussed a new phenomenon where traders go online and use websites in order to advertise their services and customers can leave reviews of the work that they have done. These websites are becoming more and more popular due to the fact that many people find it difficult to […]

Adaptation is necessary for all businesses in order to stay ahead of the evolving markets and ensure a steady income even during the worst of economic times. During the recession a number of shops closed due to the fact that they did not adapt their business strategies quickly enough – however under the circumstances even […]

Part of the beauty of being a self-employed trader is that you can usually negotiate your own prices, your working hours and also seek out new work on your own terms. The flip-side is that, unfortunately, if things go wrong, you probably haven’t got a corporate structure or a complaints department to help you resolve […]

After January most shops see a slump in sales, which is why it’s so important for shop owners to make as much profit as possible during the Christmas and post-season sales periods. In fact, we have recently seen a number of news stories claiming that retailers across the UK are struggling due to the fact […]

Whether you’re a tradesman, hairdresser, beautician, or shop owner, we are sure that you will want to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day. So, to make things easier, Nova Insurance is giving away a Molton Brown Bodywash Set on Facebook!