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Tackling 6 of the biggest concerns for tradespeople
Customer payments It comes as no surprise that getting paid on time, or at all, is a top concern for 64% of tradespeople. You can put measures in place to help streamline your payment procedure to avoid any late or missed payments. For example, if you haven’t already, it’s time to consider taking on […]
Read moreSmart home technology: Putting the power back into the consumers hands
Firstly, what is a smart home? The term gets bandied around a lot and can mean many different things depending on the person or the company. One of the more commonly accepted definitions is a home that uses devices and appliances connected to the internet that allow remote monitoring and utilisation of said devices. What […]
Read more18th Edition Amendment 1 and EV regulations
On February 3rd 2020 Amendment 1 of the 18th Edition of BS7671 was released. This amendment purely deals with Electric Vehicle charging points to reflect the changes in technology. The key change is that if the charger meets the requirements in Amendment 1 there is no longer a requirement to install a separate earth electrode […]
Read moreNew Electrical Safety Standards in force for landlords from June 2020
The Government has been in consultation for a number of years putting draft legislation into place regarding electrical safety in privately rented properties. This piece of legislation will be a statutory instrument and will formally be known as The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The standard is concerned with […]
Read more4 steps to handling a customer complaint
Mistakes and accidents can happen on site anytime and sometimes, complaints can also occur. Professionalism is key throughout your customers’ journey with you as a tradesperson, from quote to sign off, and it’s especially important you maintain this same level of professionalism if you receive a complaint or bad review. Have you ever had a […]
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