As a tradesman, you have probably heard your fair share of horror stories in your time, especially when it comes to rogue traders. However, even though rogue traders prey on consumers, they also have a detrimental effect on the trade industry as a whole, which means that you need to know how to spot them and what to do if you encounter an issue with one. You may also need to provide advice to one of your customers on what to do about a previous trader they had, so here Nova Insurance looks at how you can handle rogue traders: Continue reading “How to Handle Rogue Traders”
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4 Things to give your Customers for Free
Everyone likes receiving something for free, which is why these days any company worth its salt gives something away to their loyal customers as a thank you for their custom. As a salon owner it is important that you also adopt such practices, however at the same time you don’t want it to have too great an impact on your overall profits. So here, Nova Insurance suggests four things you can give to your customers for free without breaking the bank: Continue reading “4 Things to give your Customers for Free”
4 Tips for making your Shop feel more Authentic
It has recently been reported that shops which are currently faring well in the UK are those that offer their customers authenticity and an enjoyable shopping experience. Large stores such as Tesco and Marks and Spencer have been seeing a decline in business recently due to the fact that the middle classes are now looking elsewhere to purchase items that are of higher quality. Therefore, shop owners have been advised to revisit their business plans and look for new ways to attract customers, and here Nova Insurance provides you four top tips: Continue reading “4 Tips for making your Shop feel more Authentic”
Win a BBQ Apron in Nova Insurance’s Father’s Day Competition!
Even though the weather isn’t currently great, here at Nova Insurance we have our fingers crossed that on Sunday 15th June the weather will warm up for Father’s Day. In fact, we are so confident that the weather will improve that we are giving away a BBQ Apron in our Father’s Day competition on Facebook! Continue reading “Win a BBQ Apron in Nova Insurance’s Father’s Day Competition!”
Calls for UK Sunbed Salons to face Tougher Regulations
Here in the UK we don’t get much sun, which is why the tanning industry is so lucrative. Every year, people spend thousands of pounds on tanning products and sunbeds in order to get a ‘healthy glow’, however recent reports have shown that overuse of sunbeds is having devastating effects on the UK public. Continue reading “Calls for UK Sunbed Salons to face Tougher Regulations”
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”
Top Tips for Marketing Your Salon
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 advance or even have a website where customers can book online, passing trade and good marketing is still the backbone of running a successful salon.
However, marketing a salon well is often easier said than done, so here are some top tips to help you make sure you’re hitting the market right where you need to! Continue reading “Top Tips for Marketing Your Salon”
How Tradesmen can handle Accidents and Damages
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. This means that it is important for all tradesmen to know how to handle accidents and damages whilst on a job, and here Nova Insurance shows you how: Continue reading “How Tradesmen can handle Accidents and Damages”
Choosing a Business Model for your Salon
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 your own salon one of the most crucial decisions you can make is whether you’re going to employ staff on your books or rent out salon space to self-employed beauticians and hairdressers.
If you’re unable to decide which way to go, here are a few questions to ask yourself about running your salon, either with employees or with self-employed staff. Continue reading “Choosing a Business Model for your Salon”
Win a Portable BBQ with Nova Insurance!
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! Continue reading “Win a Portable BBQ with Nova Insurance!”
