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Some ‘tips and tricks’ available through the Powered Now business management software

|Date: 30 June, 2025

Some ‘tips and tricks’ available through the Powered Now business management software

Ben Dyer, CEO and Co-founder of Powered Now, looks at some of the hacks available through the business ma ...

Ben Dyer, CEO and Co-founder of Powered Now, looks at some of the hacks available through the business management software that can make it easier to run your business. Powered Now is regularly used b ...

30 June, 2025
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Get Your FREE Business Health Check from Fergus

|Date: 19 May, 2025

Get Your FREE Business Health Check from Fergus

If you're unsure whether a job has actually made money or just kept the wheels turning, you're not alone. ...

If you're unsure whether a job has actually made money or just kept the wheels turning, you're not alone. For many tradespeople, working out profit margins, pricing accurately and spotting inefficienc ...

19 May, 2025
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How can AI assistant Empower your business?

|Date: 14 May, 2025

How can AI assistant Empower your business?

In the fast paced world of the electrical sector, missed phone calls can lead to lost business. Indeed, s ...

In the fast paced world of the electrical sector, missed phone calls can lead to lost business. Indeed, studies show that 70% of calls to tradespeople go unanswered because they’re busy on a job, and ...

14 May, 2025
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Transporter takes top spot in van research

|Date: 6 February, 2025

Transporter takes top spot in van research

Research conducted by Wessex Fleet found that over half of respondents (51%) consider the Volkswagen Tran ...

Research conducted by Wessex Fleet found that over half of respondents (51%) consider the Volkswagen Transporter the most professional van for businesses. Its sleek design, ample space, and balance of ...

6 February, 2025
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Why three electrical contracting companies adopted Fergus

|Date: 21 January, 2025

Why three electrical contracting companies adopted Fergus

Fergus job management software is transforming how electrical contractors run their businesses, helping t ...

Fergus job management software is transforming how electrical contractors run their businesses, helping them streamline operations, improve client service and tackle the challenge of growing a busines ...

21 January, 2025
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Start your business year with Fergus – 25% for 2025 special offer available in January!

|Date: 14 January, 2025

Start your business year with Fergus – 25% for 2025 special offer available in January!

The UK construction industry is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, reaching £476.6 bill ...

The UK construction industry is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, reaching £476.6 billion in revenue by 2027. This growth presents an incredible opportunity for trade businesses to ...

14 January, 2025
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Powered Now Job Management Software With Zs Charts & Calculator | Top Product Award 2024

|Date: 29 November, 2024

Powered Now Job Management Software With Zs Charts & Calculator | Top Product Award 2024

Both sole trader electricians and small businesses can gain a lot from job management software. Powered N ...

Both sole trader electricians and small businesses can gain a lot from job management software. Powered Now job management software can help you create quotes and generate invoices with a single click ...

29 November, 2024
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How can electricians maximise current opportunities while the focus is on housebuilding and green initiatives

|Date: 19 November, 2024

How can electricians maximise current opportunities while the focus is on housebuilding and green initiatives

With the government announcing a focus on housebuilding while continuing green initiatives, Benjamin Dyer ...

With the government announcing a focus on housebuilding while continuing green initiatives, Benjamin Dyer, CEO and co- founder of Powered Now, highlights the ways that electricians can maximise curren ...

19 November, 2024
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UK electricians lose over £815 a year from withheld customer payments

|Date: 1 July, 2024

UK electricians lose over £815 a year from withheld customer payments

UK electricians lose an average of £815 every year due to customers withholding payments, according to ne ...

UK electricians lose an average of £815 every year due to customers withholding payments, according to new research. A study by IronmongeryDirect, the leading specialist supplier to the trade, surveye ...

1 July, 2024
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Get Paid Faster with ‘Fergus Pay’

|Date: 11 June, 2024

Get Paid Faster with ‘Fergus Pay’

Late payment is the scourge of the construction industry and can be detrimental to a trade business’s abi ...

Late payment is the scourge of the construction industry and can be detrimental to a trade business’s ability to function properly. Recognising the need to help speed up payment, Fergus, the job manag ...

11 June, 2024
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