6 Top Tips for Getting Paid On Time
Waiting to be paid or chasing late payments has to be one of the most difficult aspects of working in the trade. When you run a contracting business, and you have electricians […]
The Pros and Cons of Hiring an Apprentice for the Trade Industry
Trade industries have always employed apprentices, this has been the training ground for many of today’s industry professionals. Now, with a real skills gap across the market, have you considered an apprentice?
We […]
The Second Wave of Changes to the Construction Industry Scheme
Following the announcement that the government will implement a series of changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), you can expect the second wave of changes on 6th April 2016. As as […]
5 Things That Make Great Field Workers Quit (and How You Can Avoid Them!)
When great field workers leave, we always assume it’s for financial reasons, that we didn’t pay them enough. However, we know people don’t leave bad businesses, they leave bad bosses. If you […]
7 Ways Okappy Job Management Software Can Make Your Life Easier
When you’re running a business and have contractors across different sites, it can be really tricky to keep everything under control. Monitoring performance and ensuring your end customer gets an excellent level […]
What the New National Living Wage Means for Your Business
The National Living Wage appears to have been welcomed by many, and disputed by some. For the majority an increase of 50p in their hourly rate will have a […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Electrical Business in 2016
A new year, means a whole new year of opportunity, and there are so many things you can do to boost your electrical contracting business in 2016:
1) Make Plans
The start of a […]
Is 24/7 Email Ruining Your Social Life?
For all those smartphone users out there who are constantly being bombarded with work emails and not just during working hours, but before work and after – it can seem like you’re […]
Are You Still Using Paper Job Sheets?
Have you arrived at a point where you are struggling to effectively complete admin work? Does this make it harder to manage other aspects of your business? Is your workload increasing whilst […]
What to Look for in a Tracking App for Tradesmen
For tradesmen it can be a hard task to organise, file and track your workload, clients and staff. The reason being that your workforce are not in a close proximity, especially if […]