Author: John Williams
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Talk Of The Trade video series with Nathan Gambling
We’ve brought Talk Of The Trade to life with a new video series that’s all about championing great tradespeople and promoting good practice in the trades industries. Nathan Gambling is a plumbing and heating lecturer, assessor, and speaker. He’s spent decades in the industry and is on a mission to highlight the great work that…
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It’s easy to manage your leads using the Trades app
See all your money-making leads in 1 place Looking for the latest app news? See What’s New in the app. Our Lead Tracker feature helps you organise work and shows you how much value you’re getting from your leads. Keep track of your job leads and tell at a glance where each one’s at. You…
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How to hire an apprentice in construction
There are over 2 million people employed in the construction industry currently, and a vast number of those will have started their careers as apprentices. In fact, it’s expected that over 220,000 construction jobs will be created in the next 5 years, so now’s a great time to consider apprenticeship schemes for your next recruits.…
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Top 5 craft beers to sip at home on International Beer Day
Today, 5th August, is International Beer Day. Our Senior Copywriter, John, couldn’t be hoppier about this. He has a breakfast bar at home, which he pretends is an actual bar, so you know he means business. As a little treat on this fine celebratory day, here are his top 5 beers that you don’t have…
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Building a sustainable and biodiverse garden: top tips from Chris Packham
We were lucky enough to catch TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, talking at the Hampton Court Flower Show about the UK conservation crisis. Here’s what you can do to help. Chris Packham is a keen naturalist, well known for his love of conservation, photography, writing… and foxes! He’s the first to admit he’s not…
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International Bath Day
Bathroom FitterFor those of you who don’t know, 14th June is International Bath Day, and no-one is happier about this than John, our Senior Copywriter. Here he talks about his slightly bizarre love of baths, along with his quick tips for transforming your bathroom from the functional to the fun. I love a bath, I…
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Clothes Moths Prevention & Treatment
John is our Senior Copywriter and is going through the fun and stress-free process of buying his first home. Join him here in this monthly post about home living, moving house and kitting out your first home. First up, some thoughts and tips about clothes moths. He does not want them to move house with…