Trades
The essential guides for the trades industry.
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5-minute read
5 ways the construction industry could change in 2025
Here’s our predictions for what 2025 could look like for tradespeople in the UK.
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4-minute read
Construction firms face lowest workloads since 2008
Find out what’s causing this and which trades defy the trend.
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5-minute read
Reverse charge VAT – a simple guide for businesses
A VAT reverse charge is when the buyer pays VAT instead of the supplier.
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4-minute read
Tradespeople see lower profits than expected in 2024
Tradespeople are experiencing lower profits than expected in 2024. Read on to find out which trades are worst…
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5-minute read
What could the trades skills shortage look like in 2030?
A recent study by Simply Business has revealed a worrying 35 per cent decline in new tradespeople choosing…
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7-minute read
What is a CSCS card? And does every tradesperson need one?
Do all tradespeople need a CSCS card and how do employers check them? Read our guide for everything…
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5-minute read
Construction apprenticeships: a small business guide
Training a construction apprentice is a great way for your business to fill skill gaps. Find out about…
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3-minute read
Which trade earns the most – and where?
Which tradespeople earn the most and where are the highest and lowest earning towns for tradespeople in the…
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4-minute read
What 3 trades will be most affected by skills shortages?
New data reveals the trades that will be hit hardest by the skilled worker shortage and what’s causing…
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3-minute read
Where are hosepipe bans – and is my small business exempt?
Hosepipe bans have been introduced in many parts of the UK, and you may be wondering if this…
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