After a weekend of devastating news for many, I hope you are all faring up. I know you have all worked hard at making your businesses Covid secure only to be told we must lockdown for the next 4 weeks. As a result of this the Job Retention Scheme (JRS), Read more…
You may have seen Nicola Sturgeons announcement during a press conference confirming that Santa is a key worker, and his magic will keep him safe from Coronavirus. Such a relief! What about the rest of us who don’t have magic to rely on? Well Rishi Sunak has revised the Job Read more…
You’ve heard of Checkatrade and TrustATrader, but you may not have heard of The Google Guarantee. Much like Checkatrade and TrustATrader, The Google Guarantee is another way of reassuring customers that they have chosen a reputable plumbing and heating business. Having your business backed by The Google Guarantee will attract new customers. A Read more…
You’ve heard the phrase ‘target audience’ or ‘target market’ flying around for a long time I’m sure. It refers to who you are aiming your products and services at. But to know who your target market is, you really need to consider who is your ideal client? Who is your business for? This could Read more…
Just when we though there was light at the end of the tunnel, the dreaded second wave has begun. Not just that- it’s almost time to put the heating on and it’s getting harder to get up in the morning as it’s still dark! There has been talk in the Read more…
What is this thing which my accountant keeps on talking about? After the financial year end of your limited company, one topic which often gets discussed is something called a Director’s Loan Account. But do you even know what it is? Let’s go over the key areas. What is it? Read more…
I often hear plumbing and heating businesses ask: “What should my payment terms be?” That’s a very broad question but hopefully this blog will open your mind and give you the tools needed so that you can answer the question yourself. Because ultimately, you- being the business owner, you have Read more…