By now most tradesmen will be familiar with the use of technology at home, but not as many take advantage of it at work. You can use your phone or tablet to automate routine tasks so as to save you valuable time and energy throughout your working day. By making full use of the […]

  What Are Records?  A business record is any digital or paper document that records a transaction or process that the business has been involved in. For someone who is registered self-employed, there are three types of records that you will deal with regularly, they are accounting, legal, and insurance.     Why Keep Records?  To begin with, you have […]

  The job of a tradesman is a physically demanding one. Most have early starts and the days are long, with the average being between anywhere from ten to twelve hours. Majority of the day is spent on your feet, carrying building materials around, coupled with that you are often working outside facing the elements. […]

Nearly 50% of all small businesses in the UK don’t have a website. Many claim websites are either not relevant to their business or they are too expensive for their budget. Also many say they lack the technical know how to develop a site by themselves. There is a general lack of understanding about the […]

Tool theft in the UK has been on the increase in the last year, with a value of approximately £30,000,000 in equipment stolen. Thieves have become more sophisticated, stealing anything from a few tools to a whole van. Many of the tools are usually stolen from construction sites, equipment lock ups and tradesmen’s vans. Apart […]

  Networking has many benefits for any business. When it is done correctly it can lead to many long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. It can open the door to new opportunities that you may not have been aware of, such as joint ventures, partnerships or referrals. Also, it is a brilliant way to get […]

Small and medium enterprises are easy target for hackers. Most small businesses don’t have a dedicated IT department and the majority don’t have proper cyber security measures in place to protect their data. Also there is the feeling amongst SME’s that they are too small for cyber criminals to attack when there are bigger businesses […]

Risk management refers to the process of of identifying, planning and implementing steps to protect your business from adverse consequences. The goal of a risk management plan is to identify the common risks associated with your business and to be aware of the situations that cause them. A plan of action that can be monitored […]

As a self employed individual you are responsible for keeping your finances in order. It is a good idea to have a working knowledge of how to do your own accounting and bookkeeping, so that you can comply with all the relevant accounting and financial regulations. Dealing with business finances can be a challenge, however […]

For any business, finding the right premises can be challenging. Business premises are one of the biggest expenses for a business, so it is important to find the right one at the right price, in the right location. It can often take longer than you think and you might need to look at many places […]