The Autumn Statement 2016: The rundown for tradesman

The Autumn Statement 2016: The rundown for tradesman

Chancellor Philip Hammond released the first Autumn Statement, which will also be his last. The Chancellor announced that after careful consideration with the prime minister, the speech had been abolished and that there will be just a single round of tax changes each year, stating:  “No other major economy makes hundreds of tax changes twice […]

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How can you become a trusted tradesman?

How can you become a trusted tradesman?

Most people planning a construction project or home improvements are concerned about finding a trusted tradesman. Horror stories about projects that were completed shoddily, late or at high cost due to  “rogue” tradesman has placed anxiety into the minds of people across Britain; so much so that a recent report found that an estimated 87% […]

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Top 10 Pranks On A Construction Site

Top 10 Pranks On A Construction Site

Working on a construction site can be challenging; trying to stay safe, arguing over who makes the next brew and combating the tough UK weather conditions. The days often seem long and tedious. Practical jokes or pranks help the days go faster and lighten the mood. So for your enjoyment we’ve put together the top […]

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Employers Liability Insurance Certificate (ELIC)

Employers Liability Insurance Certificate (ELIC)

This quick guide will help you to understand exactly what your obligations are in regard to insurance and health & safety regulations within the workplace. It will define exactly what employer’s liability certificates are and what they do. These certificates often abbreviated as ELIC and are documents received from an insurer. They testify to the […]

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Ultimate Guide to Employers Liability Insurance | constructaquote.com

Ultimate Guide to Employers Liability Insurance | constructaquote.com

Table of Contents: 1. Your Guide To Employers’ Liability Insurance 2. What is Employers’ Liability Insurance 3. What Is The Difference between Emplpoyers’ Liability and Public Liability Insurance? 4. The Law 5. What Happens If You Don’t Have Employers’ Liability Insurance? 6. How Much Cover Do You Need? 7. Budgeting For Employers’ Liability Insurance 8. […]

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Shock report reveals one in three UK SME’s don’t have business insurance

Shock report reveals one in three UK SME’s don’t have business insurance

Opinion Piece A revealing report into the UK’s fast growing number of small to medium enterprises has revealed that almost a third of SME’s do not have the correct business insurance. Ranging from zero to nine employees, micro enterprises account for 95.5% of all UK SMEs in the private sector and whilst this equates to […]

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Saving Client Relationships When Things Go Wrong

Saving Client Relationships When Things Go Wrong

Sometimes, even when you carry out your best work and deliver results which you believe perfectly fit the bill, your client disagrees. In these circumstances it can get tricky as you are understandably confused as to what could be wrong; especially if you have carried out significant changes already or faced client delays throughout the […]

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Theft on the Rise: How to Protect Your Tools and Van

Theft on the Rise: How to Protect Your Tools and Van

Many contractors and freelancers in the UK including electricians, gardeners, and plumbers use vans to carry their work equipment and tools. However, most contractors leave their tools and equipment inside their vans overnight, making them highly susceptible to theft. In fact, a South Shore electrical contractor Martin Baird recently lost work tools worth thousands of […]

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