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How Much to Charge If You’re an Electrician?
One of the most challenging things about being a self-employed tradesman is working out how to charge your customers.
Insurance Jargon
We may sell insurance but believe it or not, we’re human too. We know insurance-speak can be confusing, so we’re here to change that. We want to make selecting the right insurance policy as simple and hassle-free as possible, so here's a handy guide to the insurance jargon you’re most likely to come across.
Community Partnership Announcement: Leicester City Football Club
Football never did come home after all, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still love the beautiful game. Rhino Trade Insurance are proud to announce Community Partnership with Leicester City Football Club.
There's An App For That, Mate!
You're doing something the way you've always done it, and the apprentice announces there's an app that'll make it 10x easier. We've all been there.
The Benefits of Being a Self-Employed Tradesman
Many tradesmen have made the decision to follow the self-employed route because it allows them to be their own boss and work more flexible hours.
Tools Insurance - Why it’s More Important than Ever
Here at Rhino Trade Insurance, we’ve been providing insurance to hardworking tradespeople for years. As a result, we know a thing or two about what goes on in the world of trade insurance. In fact, call us the experts.
Local Plumber Interviewed
Check out our interview with plumber, Tom, who’s local to our HQ in Leicester to understand a bit more about him and his role.
Standing Out from the Competition
While there's always a high demand for tradesmen, sometimes competition in the industry can be fierce. Standing out from competitors will help you to win bigger, better and more lucrative projects.
Accounting for Tradesman – All Under one Roof
Accountants are underrated. Often seen as boring, no humour, shirt and tie, middle aged men. We can all agree they get a bad reputation. However, they are so much more than that, they are heroes (superheroes even!); selfless and (in some cases anyway) incredibly smart. In short, accountants are there to save you money wherever possible.
Public Liability Insurance – 5 Key Things to Consider
Public Liability Insurance is vital for anyone operating self-employed in the trades and gives you the peace of mind that if you were to cause damage, death or injury to members of the public or their property, then your business would be covered.
Tackling Tricky Customers
The customer is always right, or so you might think. But some individuals are more complicated than others, and these tricky customers can seriously ruin your day!
Will Gas Boilers be Banned in 2025?
Plumbers and gas engineers beware. The fight against climate change has turned its sights on gas boilers, with proposals to ban the sale of all fossil fuel boilers by 2025.
Are you Getting Good Value from your Public Liability Insurance Provider?
Switching insurance providers, like switching banks, accountants and even broadband providers can often seem like more trouble than it is worth. Would it really save me money?
What to Consider when Buying a Van for your Trade Business
Whether you've been trading for years or only just setting up, buying a van for your business is a significant investment. There are many considerations involved to arrive at the best decision. We've compiled a few thoughts and recommendations to help make the process a bit easier.
Friday Viral 23
In need of a laugh on your lunch break? Well you've come to the right place. Here's our weekly roundup of everything that's made us laugh over the last seven days. Enjoy!
The Most Common Tradesman Insurance Claims
Being in the Tradesman Insurance business, dealing with claims is part of our day to day job. Nevertheless, some types of claims are more frequent than others, so we've listed some of the most common to give you an idea of what to consider for yourself.
Friday Viral 22
How hot do you like your coffee? As hot as this TV presenter likes theirs? Surely not. Well you're braver than me, at least. Check that out, as well as everything else that's brought a smile to our faces this week in the 22nd instalment of the Friday Viral!
Growing your Tradesman Business
The last year or so has been particularly tough for some tradesmen. The global pandemic and multiple lockdowns have disrupted work up and down the country. The impact has been felt across almost all sectors, especially for jobs requiring workers to be on-site or in people's homes.
Van Insurance with Rhino
Rhino Trade Insurance is proud to offer low cost van insurance, in partnership with vaninsurance.co.uk
Rhino's Friday Viral 21
Free from the Super League shackles, the Friday Viral is back! And this is the most comprehensive roundup of the best the internet has had to offer this week. Promise.
