As a roofer and or scaffolder the majority of your work involves working at high elevations, and working from heights represents one of the biggest safety challenges in the construction industry. Slipping and falling from heights or objects falling from heights cause serious and fatal injuries every year. So it is very important to follow […]

There are many benefits to working as a self employed tradesman, such as the freedom to choose when you work, what type of work and who you work for. However going it alone also means you are totally responsible for your success. Here are a few tips to get you up and running the right […]

Beauty salons tend to perform well throughout both good and bad economic times. This is because most of the services offered by salons cannot be done at home, also many people see a trip to the salon as an affordable treat. So demand tends to be fairly constant. Generally, salons and spas are quiet at […]

If you work in a salon then you probably spend most of your time pampering other people, which is why Nova Insurance has decided to give away a special prize which will let you pamper yourself for a change! In this month’s competition we are giving away two large bottles of TIGI Re-Energize Shampoo and […]

In order to help our customers Nova Insurance has published numerous articles filled with advice on how to run shops and stores. One piece of advice that we regularly give is that your shop should always look presentable and appealing to customers, which is why this month we have decided to give away a beautiful […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Being a skilled tradesman doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get work; in fact more and more young people are now choosing to take up vocational courses instead of going to university which means competition is getting even fiercer. In order to stay ahead of the pack it’s therefore essential for all tradesmen to actively […]

Here at Nova Insurance we know that tradesmen, beauticians and shop owners often have to eat on the go, which usually means a soggy sandwich or a less than ripe salad. Well not anymore, as we are giving away a Freeze & Go Lunch Bag that will keep your lunch cool for up to 10 […]