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How to Get More Plastering Work as a Self-Employed Plasterer
How to get more plastering work: practical ways for self-employed plasterers to fill a quiet diary, from better job photos to faster quotes and referrals.
How to Get More Building Work as a Self-Employed Builder
Want more building work as a self-employed builder? Practical ways to win enquiries, quote faster and keep the diary full all year round, not just in summer.
Asbestos Licence for Builders: When UK Trades Legally Need One
Asbestos licence for builders explained: which UK jobs legally need an HSE licence, what the £3,683 assessment covers and the work you can still do without one.
Waste Carrier Licence for Builders: What UK Trades Legally Need
Every builder who takes rubble off site needs a waste carrier licence. Here is which tier you need, what it costs and the paperwork that keeps fines away.
CIS Registration for Subcontractors: A Plain English Guide for UK Trades
CIS registration for subcontractors cuts your deduction from 30% to 20%. Here is how UK trades register, what contractors check and how to claim it back.
How to Start a Painting and Decorating Business in the UK
Learn how to start a painting and decorating business in the UK, from qualifications and insurance through to pricing, marketing and winning your first jobs.
How to Start a Scaffolding Business in the UK
Learn how to start a scaffolding business in the UK, covering CISRS cards, insurance, pricing, equipment and how to win your first commercial contracts.
How to Start a Building Business in the UK
How to start a building business in the UK: business structure, CIS, insurance, start up costs and how to win your first jobs as a self-employed builder.
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