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IronmongeryDirect’s top safety tips whilst working in bad weather

|Date: 6 January, 2022

IronmongeryDirect’s top safety tips whilst working in bad weather

Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or trades, causing delays which can incr ...

Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or trades, causing delays which can increase both the cost and the timeframe for the completion of a project, whilst also making workin ...

6 January, 2022
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Direct-ly meeting the needs of tradespeople

|Date: 18 February, 2020

Direct-ly meeting the needs of tradespeople

Direct Line for Business has launched expanded coverage options for its tradesperson insurance. In respon ...

Direct Line for Business has launched expanded coverage options for its tradesperson insurance. In response to customer demand, Direct Line for Business has launched an ‘Overnight Tools’ cover option, ...

18 February, 2020
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Revealed: Bradford is the most secure location for new electrical businesses

|Date: 6 November, 2019

Revealed: Bradford is the most secure location for new electrical businesses

Data from Confused.com has shown Leicester, Bristol and Sheffield to be the most successful cities for tr ...

Data from Confused.com has shown Leicester, Bristol and Sheffield to be the most successful cities for tradespeople overall. Starting a new trade business is an ambitious endeavour. And with the press ...

6 November, 2019
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Trust is biggest deciding factor for homeowners

|Date: 4 November, 2019

Trust is biggest deciding factor for homeowners

46% of homeowners would only use a tradesperson recommended by friends or family Trust is the biggest inf ...

46% of homeowners would only use a tradesperson recommended by friends or family Trust is the biggest influencing factor for homeowners when selecting a tradesperson according to recent research from ...

4 November, 2019
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A guide to insurance for self-employed tradespeople

|Date: 16 July, 2019

A guide to insurance for self-employed tradespeople

Chris Pendrey, SHEQ Manager at Actavo Direct gives five top tips for having the right cover as a self-emp ...

Chris Pendrey, SHEQ Manager at Actavo Direct gives five top tips for having the right cover as a self-employed worker in the trades. Going self-employed brings benefits in flexibility, time management ...

16 July, 2019
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Why investing in the right kit is key to a job well done

|Date: 9 July, 2019

Why investing in the right kit is key to a job well done

Tradespeople and skilled professionals understand the importance of investing in items that are tough eno ...

Tradespeople and skilled professionals understand the importance of investing in items that are tough enough to keep up with the demanding environments. As Scruffs Workwear category assistant, Jessica ...

9 July, 2019
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In Profile: Little Miss Electrician

|Date: 29 March, 2019

In Profile: Little Miss Electrician

Cathleen Cockin runs hers own business Little Miss Electrical in Huddersfield. She trained to become an e ...

Cathleen Cockin runs hers own business Little Miss Electrical in Huddersfield. She trained to become an electrician while working in an office as a legal executive. She has since switched to working i ...

29 March, 2019
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Tough by Swarfega Launch Gel Moisturiser

|Date: 26 September, 2018

Tough by Swarfega Launch Gel Moisturiser

As many professional tradespeople will know, working with common workplace abrasive building materials an ...

As many professional tradespeople will know, working with common workplace abrasive building materials and contaminants such as oil and grease can affect the skin. Many in the workplace resort to disp ...

26 September, 2018
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Bosch Survey Reveals UK Tradespeople to be the Most Safety Conscious

|Date: 18 September, 2018

Bosch Survey Reveals UK Tradespeople to be the Most Safety Conscious

Over 56% of UK tradespeople say they stop work regularly to meet health and safety requirements. Grinding ...

Over 56% of UK tradespeople say they stop work regularly to meet health and safety requirements. Grinding metal tops the list of tasks where workers want protection. According to the findings of a rec ...

18 September, 2018
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Why Customers Should Be Offering Tradespeople a Brew

|Date: 26 July, 2018

Why Customers Should Be Offering Tradespeople a Brew

How often do your customers offer you a cup of tea or a glass of cool water in the current heatwave when ...

How often do your customers offer you a cup of tea or a glass of cool water in the current heatwave when you are working in their home or office? According to the tradespeople discussing this very top ...

26 July, 2018
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