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.
Having a dedicated space to work on all your admin and paperwork is a must in the trade game. We don't recommend you do them in your van or at a customer's house whilst you're on the job!
With the latest news that the UK's largest electricity distributor will be fast-tracking the production and installation of EV chargers at petrol stations across the UK, that got us asking: Is it time for electricians to learn all they can about EV chargers?
For tradespeople, some typical threats can be neglected. Legal disputes such as debt recovery, property disputes or contract disputes can become a rod in the back for business owners.
A new year has dawned, and some of you hardworking tradesmen and women may be looking for a new series or movie to watch on TV.
Although Christmas has been and gone, your chances of finding a quality deal on an air-fryer are high. But are they worth it? Let's take a look at what all the fuss is about.
Today, we are back with a guide on which plumbing and heating experts to follow because Rhino has you covered in more ways than one.
With everything in life, there are risks associated with every job. Unfortunately, pesky thieves target the hardworking tradesmen and women of the UK, and we are here to share the most common ways they break into your van and how you can get covered.
If you’re considering a career change, or just starting out with work and wondering whether or not a career as a builder is for you, then you’ve come to the right place.
Personal Accident Insurance is there for those fateful days when you are injured on the job or even in your spare time. Take out a policy like this and protect your salary if you can't work.
If you are a potential buyer, you could improve your home in many ways, thus increasing its value and gaining more space. Alternatively, if you are a tradesperson wanting to broaden your solutions for customers, we have a number of suggestions for you.
Eco-friendly solutions, low-carbon technologies and weaning the UK off gas has been a hot topic over the last year or two. But are heat pumps really the answer, and is the UK ready to convert to them?
Here at Rhino Trade Insurance, not only do we offer excellent cover options for almost every trade, but we love to highlight some tradespeople who we think are smashing it on social media and YouTube. So, let's see who you should be following now!
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