4 good reasons to take out public liability insurance

4 good reasons to take out public liability insurance

While it may not be mandated by law, there is still plenty of reason to have public liability insurance for your business. Some of the reasons below may seem obvious, but others are more obscure. Regardless, here are the four best reasons to get or update your business’s public liability insurance policy today: Avoiding Financial […]

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A Self Employed Guide For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

A Self Employed Guide For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

If you are contemplating working for yourself, we have a self-employed guide to get you started – from understanding the advantages and disadvantages of running your own business, to mastering the tax and financial aspects of self-employment. Shall I start my own business? There are lots of reasons to work for yourself: You answer to […]

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Shop Owners: How to Prevent Theft at Christmas

Shop Owners: How to Prevent Theft at Christmas

At the beginning of the year, stats were released that showed that UK shop owners lost £613m due to theft – shockingly, these are the highest levels since records began. The survey conducted by the British Retail Consortium blamed the rise on criminal gangs stealing luxury and high-end goods to order. However, regardless of how […]

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The constructaquote.com Caerphilly Networking Event November 2016

The constructaquote.com Caerphilly Networking Event November 2016

On 29th November, the constructaquote.com stadium, home to Caerphilly Rugby club held the first of what will become a regular monthly Caerphilly Networking Event for South Wales SME’s. The event ran from 5pm-7pm and played host to several keynote speakers. The event format featured below aimed to bring people together whilst offering an opportunity to […]

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5 Digital marketing strategies for tradesmen to win more customers

5 Digital marketing strategies for tradesmen to win more customers

Unlike a normal office job, tradesmen spend a lot of time working on projects and driving, leaving barely any time to market their business online. However, whilst the thought of online marketing may seem a bit daunting, most of it is pretty simple to do and very effective. Here are 5 digital marketing activities you […]

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5 Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using

5 Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using

As a small business owner, you are more than likely juggling multiple priorities whilst trying to keep your costs down. One day you’re the CFO managing profit and loss accounts and the next you’re the marketing manager creating social media posts. Your limits on time, budget and man-power mean you constantly have to jump from […]

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Accounting Tips For Small Business Owners and Start-ups

Accounting Tips For Small Business Owners and Start-ups

If you’re an owner of a small business or thinking of starting up, it’s vital you get your accounts in order. Whilst accounting can be boring and time consuming, it’s crucial you get your numbers right as they’re an important part in determining your business success. Failing to manage your accounting efficiently can result in […]

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Plumbers could be busy over Christmas: Here’s Why!

Plumbers could be busy over Christmas: Here’s Why!

The season to be jolly is also the season to get busy, particularly for plumbers. Christmas is the time when there is a spike in household activity, creating opportunities for overusing appliances, and heating and plumbing systems. If you find plumbers busy over Christmas, you know there has to be a good reason why. Here […]

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Electrician’s shocking video is warning for DIY-ers

Electrician’s shocking video is warning for DIY-ers

In the run up to Christmas it’s common to want to save some money where you can. That’s why when things start going wrong at home many people look to cut out the professionals and tackle the issues themselves – more often than not at the risk of themselves and their families.  With DIY videos […]

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Plumbers could be busy over Christmas: Here’s why!

Plumbers could be busy over Christmas: Here’s why!

The season to be jolly is also the season to get busy, particularly for plumbers. Christmas is the time when there is a spike in household activity, creating opportunities for overusing appliances, and heating and plumbing systems. If you find plumbers busy over Christmas, you know there has to be a good reason why. Here […]

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Christmas Has Come Early To constructaquote.com Along With A Special Visitor!

Christmas Has Come Early To constructaquote.com Along With A Special Visitor!

The staff at constructaquote.com were super excited today, with the arrival of father Christmas himself at their offices in Caerphilly. Santa stopped off and gave out gifts to all the good boys and girls.                 Christmas is a time for giving as well as receiving, as it was […]

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Welsh Tradesmen Are Getting Paid More than Londoners

Welsh Tradesmen Are Getting Paid More than Londoners

A recent analysis of earnings for the UK construction industry has revealed some startling news. This, of course, is that Welsh tradesman are getting paid more than their London counterparts. The report concentrated on earnings of mainly self- employed workers and contractors across the United Kingdom. While workers in Wales have seen dramatic pay increases […]

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Brexit aftermath: Consumer confidence falls

Brexit aftermath: Consumer confidence falls

A new survey has shown that a decline in profits for Britain’s service sector is due to rising costs and weak sales. Signalling a lack of confidence and business optimism, the pessimistic tone of the report contrasts with fairly strong official economic data which showed steady growth and business investment more than three months after […]

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An overview of the Autumn Statement for small businesses & landlords

An overview of the Autumn Statement for small businesses & landlords

Last week, Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the Autumn Statement marking his first big speech since taking on his new role. In addition, he outlined the latest economic predictions from the Budget Responsibility Office since the Brexit vote – and with reports of consumer spending in decline, it was a significant moment for […]

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