trades industry

Trades business: How to start your own trades business

If you’ve spent time perfecting your trade whilst working for someone else, maybe you’re ready to move on and start your own company. Plenty of benefits come…

Coronavirus government support for tradespeople in winter

Last updated: 3rd March 2021 In the latest Winter Economy Plan, the government has included measures to support UK businesses that are facing decreased demand…

Green Homes Grant: How to get your trades business ready to benefit

57% of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly, according to The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021 . Right now, homeowners are booking in…

Green Homes Grant: How to get your trades business ready to benefit

57% of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly, according to The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021 . Right now, homeowners are booking in…

Electrician: How to become a number 1 electrician

Great electricians will always be in demand. Whether it’s for everyday jobs such as appliance repairs or unique work such as electric car charging point…

CMO, Nihal Pekbeken talks about the Rated People rebrand

The decision to re-brand a successful business like Rated People wasn’t taken lightly. Our reasons for rebranding came as a result of wanting to reflect the…

Demand for tradespeople from homeowners in 2021

For the past couple of years, we’ve spoken to thousands of UK homeowners, analysed over 500,000 jobs posted on Rated People and studied Google search data and…

Trades training courses exclusive discount

Many businesses have been hit hard during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The UK’s unemployment rate has even risen to 5% for the first time in four…