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Trades 17 Jun 2025

Tool theft insurance guide: policy insights and tips

Occupational hazards are a given and for tradespeople it can include (unfortunately) tool theft and damage. No matter your trade,…

Trades 29 May 2025

How to keep tools safe: 10 top tips for tradespeople

Tool theft is on the rise and for tradespeople that can mean more than just a frustrating setback. Your tools…

Trades 31 Mar 2025

Kingsbridge supports Checkatrade and On The Tools’ tool theft Parliament reception

Ahead of Amanda Martin MP’s 2nd reading of her Theft of Tools of Trade Bill in April, Checkatrade and On…

Trades 14 Feb 2025

Tradespeople fight back against tool theft: Major London rally demands tougher punishment

In a show of unity and frustration, tradespeople from across the UK took to the streets in a major van…

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How to deal with the profit drain of scope creep

You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…

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How to get good feedback from customers

There’s a reason every company you interact with these days is desperate for you to leave your feedback: reviews are…

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Funding and grants available for tradies

Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…

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What do I do if a client is unhappy with my work?

It’s a situation every tradesperson dreads: your client isn’t happy with the result of your hard work. Mistakes and misunderstandings…