Since the beginning of this year the UK housing market has boomed, meaning that demand for properties has outstripped the amount available. In order to solve this issue, the government has funded numerous housing projects to create new properties as quickly as possible. However, some tradesmen are struggling with the amount of work required meaning that a number of projects are taking longer than expected. Continue reading “Tradesmen struggling with UK Construction demands”
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4 Tools every Tradesman needs
Here at Nova Insurance we have helped numerous plumbers, roofers, plasterers and builders protect their businesses with tradesman liability insurance, and over the years we have noticed that even though these are different professions nearly everyone who works in them has the same essential tools. Here, we look at these tools in more detail and explain how all types of tradesmen use them to keep their businesses running smoothly: Continue reading “4 Tools every Tradesman needs”
Finding the Best Trade Quote
Here at Nova Insurance we often provide tradesmen advice on how they can improve their businesses, but what about their customers? In order for a tradesman to complete a job quickly, easily and cheaply customers need to know how to work with them, so here we look at how you can find the best trade quote: Continue reading “Finding the Best Trade Quote”
UK Public struggling to find Reliable Tradesmen
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 distinguish a reliable tradesman from one that will cause an issue with their properties or provide sub-standard work. In fact, it has recently been reported that last year homeowners paid just less than two billion pounds to fix errors made by unreliable tradesmen. Continue reading “UK Public struggling to find Reliable Tradesmen”
4 Reasons Tradesmen should go Online
Just last month Nova Insurance wrote a news article discussing how a number of tradesmen and trade companies are using online services in order to improve their businesses. However, how can you make this work for you? Going online is a great way to attract new customers and build up the relationships you have with your current ones, and here are four easy ways to start: Continue reading “4 Reasons Tradesmen should go Online”
Win a Pebble Smartstick Charger with Nova Insurance!
Now that the New Year is well under way we know that tradesmen, salon owners, hairdressers and shop owners will be rushed off their feet trying to make the most out of their businesses. This is why Nova Insurance is giving away a Pebble Smartstick Charger to one lucky winner on Facebook! Continue reading “Win a Pebble Smartstick Charger with Nova Insurance!”
4 Types of Customers Tradesmen Frequently Encounter
As a tradesman you spend a lot of your time dealing with members of the public, which means that every now and again you will come across the odd character. If you’ve spent a long time in the trade industry you will have probably built up your people skills, however every now and again you’ll come across a customer you struggle with. So here we look at four of the most difficult types of customer and how you can deal with them: Continue reading “4 Types of Customers Tradesmen Frequently Encounter”
Traders Advised to Embrace Technology
Here at Nova Insurance we often write on how important it is for traders to try new ways to improve their businesses, especially if they want to stay ahead of the competition. One method is to create an online presence, especially as more and more customers are going online to find traders. We have already seen a number of tradesmen rating sites becoming increasingly popular over the past few years, and now traders are being advised to also use digital media to advertise their services. Continue reading “Traders Advised to Embrace Technology”
4 Ways Tradesmen can make the most out of their Vehicles
Most tradesmen rely heavily on their vehicles on a day to day basis, as not only do they transport them from one job to another but they also carry everything they need to complete each job. This means that the value of their vehicles is usually much more than those who just use them for commuting, and therefore they need to be treated as such.
As tradesmen are required to put extra effort into the care and maintenance of their vehicles it’s a wise idea for them to also get as much value out of them as possible. Investing in your vehicle can not only improve your business but also attract new customers, and here we look at four ways this can be achieved: Continue reading “4 Ways Tradesmen can make the most out of their Vehicles”
4 Tips for Running your own Tradesmen Business
If you run your own tradesmen business you will often find yourself with a huge number of tasks to manage in a short amount of time. Having a thriving business with a number of jobs on the go is essential for any trade business’s success, however this can lead to a lot of stress and time spent organising your staff. This is why we look at four useful tips that any owner of a tradesmen business can use to help everything run smoothly: Continue reading “4 Tips for Running your own Tradesmen Business”