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Cash flow? Sorted! Fergus Pay speeds up trade payments

|Date: 1 August, 2025

Cash flow? Sorted! Fergus Pay speeds up trade payments

For tradespeople tired of juggling paperwork and waiting weeks to get paid, Fergus Pay offers a smarter w ...

For tradespeople tired of juggling paperwork and waiting weeks to get paid, Fergus Pay offers a smarter way to stay on top of cash flow. On-site or on the move, this flexible payment solution helps el ...

1 August, 2025
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The value of electrical apprenticeships

|Date: 21 July, 2025

The value of electrical apprenticeships

In this regular column, offering advice and updates on electrical qualifications and recommended training ...

In this regular column, offering advice and updates on electrical qualifications and recommended training routes, Kevin Sparrow, Industry & Portfolio Manager at EAL Awards, identifies some of the ...

21 July, 2025
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Stop micromanaging and start growing your business!

|Date: 23 June, 2025

Stop micromanaging and start growing your business!

Many business owners in the trades fall into the same trap: doing everything themselves. Whether it's quo ...

Many business owners in the trades fall into the same trap: doing everything themselves. Whether it's quoting, scheduling or chasing invoices, it's easy to get stuck in the weeds of daily admin. But a ...

23 June, 2025
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Reaping the rewards on offer from Powered Now

|Date: 14 April, 2025

Reaping the rewards on offer from Powered Now

Could you and your company benefit from business management software? We hear from one recent convert who ...

Could you and your company benefit from business management software? We hear from one recent convert who is reaping the rewards on offer from Powered Now. Powered Now is UK produced software that is ...

14 April, 2025
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Take Control with the PaperDrop Job Management System

|Date: 8 January, 2025

Take Control with the PaperDrop Job Management System

When it comes to running a contracting business, being efficient is essential. With PaperDrop's job manag ...

When it comes to running a contracting business, being efficient is essential. With PaperDrop's job management system, contractors can streamline operations, gain better control, and stay organised, a ...

8 January, 2025
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Insurtech blip expands tradesperson insurance offerings with Professional Indemnity cover

|Date: 8 January, 2025

Insurtech blip expands tradesperson insurance offerings with Professional Indemnity cover

blip, a leading provider of small business insurance for tradespeople, is excited to announce the launch ...

blip, a leading provider of small business insurance for tradespeople, is excited to announce the launch of its Professional Indemnity Insurance, expanding its comprehensive range of coverage designed ...

8 January, 2025
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Fergus introduces new Enquiry Management feature

|Date: 19 November, 2024

Fergus introduces new Enquiry Management feature

Fergus, the leading job management software for trades businesses, has announced the launch of its new en ...

Fergus, the leading job management software for trades businesses, has announced the launch of its new enquiry management feature, designed to simplify the way users handle customer enquiries from sta ...

19 November, 2024
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Banish the Budget Blues: Run your business profitably, whatever the Budget brings

|Date: 7 November, 2024

Banish the Budget Blues: Run your business profitably, whatever the Budget brings

As UK tradespeople try and pick the detail that affects them from the government’s autumn budget, busines ...

As UK tradespeople try and pick the detail that affects them from the government’s autumn budget, business owners nationwide are preparing for potential shifts in tax rates, regulatory adjustments and ...

7 November, 2024
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