The life of a painter and decorator can get pretty eventful. You probably work long hours, find yourself in some ungodly messes, and deal with all sorts of colourful characters in your pursuit of getting the job done. But at the end of the day, the transformations you deliver to your clients are worth it.
Today, Rhino Trade Insurance takes a closer look at these points and how we can, as an industry, resolve them. Tradesmen and women need our support; otherwise, life could get very difficult indeed - they do, after all, keep our power on and water running.
Public Liability Insurance isn't obligatory, but it's worth considering as it can form a shield around you financially should someone take legal action against you for property damage or injury. It protects the interests of both the public and your clients and applies at your premises and others'.
When working in construction, it's essential to remember the safety measures that ensure you return home in one piece and leave your customers and their properties intact.
By its very nature, the construction industry uses a lot of natural resources. However, construction companies are under increasing pressure to lower their environmental impact due to growing concerns about climate change and the limited availability of resources.
When you have building work done on your home, there is always a possibility that damage or injury can be caused. Trade insurers like Rhino Trade Insurance know about this and regularly share content encouraging tradespeople to have the right cover before stepping foot on-site.
The basic understanding we have is that both of these professions work with wood. But what are the main distinctions, the trades characteristics, and the types of insurance available to them? While there is a certain level of cross-over in these trades, let's better understand the main differences between Joiners and Carpenters.
For anyone who is a fan of the show 'Cowboy Builders', you'll know that there are some horror stories out there. Most tradesmen and women are dedicated, dependable and will work really hard for you. It's the bad apples we want to help you avoid.
At Rhino Trade Insurance, our team is here to serve your business's needs, whether supplying you with a comprehensive insurance policy or helping with your claim. Let's discuss some of the main reasons why people choose us for our service.
As a tradesperson, it's necessary to have adequate business insurance to safeguard you from a variety of risks. Naturally, having insurance is essential for all businesses. Still, considering the additional risks and dangers associated with tradespeople's work, you will understand why we emphasise the importance of coverage.
Getting everyone in your business involved in proactive health and safety is the most efficient way to anticipate workplace risk. In this article, you'll find out the most common risks, injuries, and illnesses caused on-site with ways to manage them.
If you are looking for details on filing a claim on your trade insurance policy, you have come to the right place. At Rhino Trade Insurance, we offer various trade insurance options and take great pride in being open and transparent with your policy.
For any tradesman or woman running their own business, you must be able to multitask and juggle a variety of jobs at any given time. You could be managing staff payroll, customer enquiries or overseeing a project on-site. With this, you could be anxious about what could happen next, and in the event of an accident, it's wise to hold a solid trade insurance policy.
We are often asked by customers what events can trigger a public liability insurance claim, so we wanted to compile a short list of genuine claims we have received from customers. From water damage to filling a customer's home with smoke, we have seen a variety of claims being made, and hope that this list can act as a cautionary tale.
Starting as a self-employed tradesman or woman is no easy feat. Learning to expand and grow as a tradesman can be even more daunting. Where do you start? What areas should you focus on? Will your plan work? These, among others, are natural worries when looking to build your empire.
Whether it's time to say goodbye to those trusty old tools, working out if they still operate to the best of their ability or if they are generally slowing down your work, we are here with this helpful guide.
In this article, you will learn the intricacies of time management in the context of a trade business. Delegating simple and complex tasks, analysing your time management issues, preparing for the future with the proper methods, and quickly adapting to changes are all covered below.
This post has tips for tradesmen and women on how best to create a business plan for the new year. It doesn't matter if you are starting up or are long into your career as a business owner. This guide has something for everybody.
Today, we are diving into more data on what the most likely tools to be stolen are. We also want to share some best practices to ensure you are fully protected and have all your defences in place.
With energy prices rocketing in the last eighteen months, many customers have decided to explore ways to shore up their properties' heat and power, ensuring they are leaking energy or losing money.
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