Mythbusting: Do Electricians really have it better?
A few weeks ago Trade Skills 4 U posted a blog feature aiming to dispel or confirm some of the myths that people will tell you about the work of electricians. This includes subject like the apparent...
View ArticleElectrician Invoices: A Quick Guide
Once you're a fully qualified electrician and have gone the self-employed route, you'll find yourself issuing invoices to your customers each time you complete some work. It can be quite difficult to...
View ArticleElectrical Definitions: A Beginner's Guide
Ever had an electrician come to your house and not had a clue what they were saying to you? Or alternatively you might be thinking of becoming an electrician but are getting bogged down by an endless...
View ArticleElectrical Definitions: A Beginner's Guide
Ever had an electrician come to your house and not had a clue what they were saying to you? Or alternatively you might be thinking of becoming an electrician but are getting bogged down by an endless...
View ArticleELECSA call for for fire alarm checks
With the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) threatening industrial action over pension disagreements, competent persons scheme group ELECSA are reminding everyone the importance of making sure your fire alarm...
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Get the most out of your van!
Van insurance AXA has released new research suggesting the best methods for tradespeople to use their van to attract more business. The company, which insures more than 130,000 vans in the UK, carried...
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NAPIT urge renewables switchover
With both SSE and British Gas announcing that they will be raising domestic energy bills by 8.2% and 9.2% respectively, consumer groups are warning that more of the big six energy providers could...
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Electricians Wanted as Construction Demand Grows
After a notable downturn during Britain's economic recession, the construction industry is in the midst of a massive recovery period - spurred on by the Government's renewed interest in housing and...
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Competent Person Electrical Register Coming
Following a report published early last week by the Select Committee into Buildings Regulations Certification, it has been announced that a long-anticipated single electricians' register will be...
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Improving landlord access to electricians
A new partnership from tradesmen quality mark TrustMark and insurance firm Endsleigh means landlords looking to carry out home improvements to their rented properties can search with ease for traders...
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