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How To Network As A Tradesperson

by constructaquote - 18 September 2017

As a busy Tradesperson, finding time to market your services and network can be a challenge. However, allocating a few hours a week to promote your...

5 Steps To Consider When Setting Up As A Tradesman

by constructaquote - 31 August 2017

If you’re considering starting out as a tradesmen, there’s a few things you need to get sorted first. Before you can trade legally, you need to mak...

4 Ways To Be Known As A Credible Tradesman

by constructaquote - 16 August 2017

Being a tradesman can come with its challenges, especially if you’re self employed. One month you can find yourself rushed off your feet and the ne...

How should tradespeople use social media to grow their business?

by constructaquote - 3 July 2017

Utilising social media platforms is an amazing way to grow your business, from finding leads for your company, to using the latest trends to stay o...

6 Top Brands All Tradesmen Should Recognise

by constructaquote - 20 June 2017

Here at constructquote, we thought we’d do some research to find out which brands, UK and Globally, are the most recognised amongst tradesmen and t...

Infographic: The UK Skills Crisis For Tradespeople and Construction

by constructaquote - 7 June 2017

2016 was an uncertain year for the construction industry. With the economy taking a turn due to the unpredictable referendum vote, construction in ...

How To Protect Yourself From Tool Theft

by constructaquote - 22 April 2017

The growing rise of tool theft in the UK continues to increase with an estimated £35.5 million worth of tools stolen in 2016; a 30.5 per cent incre...

Trade Apprenticeship Changes In 2017

by constructaquote - 22 February 2017

2017 is set to be a big year for the UK economy, especially within the construction industry. With 2016’s uncertainty over Brexit finally subsiding...

Tradesman? How To Increase Your Business In The New Year

by constructaquote - 30 January 2017

The Tradesman industry is already competitive enough without the New Year struggle to pick up business. People tend to be strapped for cash...

Will Tradesmen earn Premier League wages?

by constructaquote - 10 January 2017

For the last few years the threatening skills shortage has shadowed the trade sector – and the aftermath of an aging workforce and a disint...

5 Digital marketing strategies for tradesmen to win more customers

by constructaquote - 21 December 2016

Unlike a normal office job, tradesmen spend a lot of time working on projects and driving, leaving barely any time to market their business...

Accounting tips for small business owners and start-ups

by constructaquote - 21 December 2016

If you’re an owner of a small business or thinking of starting up, it’s vital you get your accounts in order. Whilst accoun...

Plumbers could be busy over Christmas: Here’s Why!

by constructaquote - 21 December 2016

The season to be jolly is also the season to get busy, particularly for plumbers. Christmas is the time when there is a spike in household ...

The Autumn Statement 2016: The rundown for tradesman

by constructaquote - 30 November 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond released the first Autumn Statement, which will also be his last. The Chancellor announced that a...

How can you become a trusted tradesman?

by constructaquote - 29 November 2016

Most people planning a construction project or home improvements are concerned about finding a trusted tradesman. Horror st...

Top apps for tradespeople

by constructaquote - 17 October 2016

Working in a trade means you’re probably on the road for most of your working life and this means that you need to spend considerable time when bac...

Trade Insurance: Protecting your Tools and Equipment

by constructaquote - 9 September 2016

There is much diversity in tradespeople and the work they carry out which insurers must consider when designing insurance products as the covers av...

Tradesmen for Fiat Pro Footy Trials

by constructaquote - 1 August 2016

Are you a tradesmen with a passion for turning a tackle? Have you always had a burning ambition to be a professional footballer? Well, you are in l...

How Tradesmen Can Use Tech to Boost Business

by constructaquote - 7 July 2016

Many tradesmen are already using tech every day to build business and make it more straightforward. From setting up a Facebook page for marketing p...

Insuring your tools

by constructaquote - 2 July 2016

In many business areas, work simply couldn’t happen without the right tools. In many of the building trades, gardening and many other areas...

Trades dominated by New Generation of Passionate, Diverse Workers

by constructaquote - 21 June 2016

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