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”
Category: Tradesman Insurance
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”
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”
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”
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”
4 Steps for Starting your own Tradesman Business
There are a considerable amount of people who have said to themselves at one point or another that they should get into the trade business. These people seem to have a natural talent for manual skills, yet have not put them to good use as they think that starting their own business would be too difficult. This is not the case however, in fact starting up your own tradesman business can be relatively simple as long as you have a plan! So here we look at the first few steps you can take to begin your new career: Continue reading “4 Steps for Starting your own Tradesman Business”
3 ways Tradesmen can Advertise their Services
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 advertise their services and build up their reputation. While this may sound difficult and time consuming at first, Nova Insurance has three simple tips that every tradesman can use: Continue reading “3 ways Tradesmen can Advertise their Services”
4 things Tradesmen need to know about Health and Safety
The government’s health and safety laws don’t always have the best reputation as many people are concerned that certain laws are putting too much red tape around the construction industry. However, health and safety laws are actually there to protect both employers and employees, and can not only save lives but also businesses. We have all seen an increase in the number of personal accident solicitor adverts on television and radio recently, which is why all tradesmen need to take health and safety laws seriously… Continue reading “4 things Tradesmen need to know about Health and Safety”