Offer niche services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Homeowner](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/great-electrician-4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSet yourself apart from the competition by including new technologies and specialist work in the services you offer. Often, this will help you win work that pays more! Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Smart homes<\/a><\/strong>: Many homeowners are integrating new technology into their homes, such as smart lighting systems.<\/li>
- Green homes: In The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/strong><\/a>, we found that 17% of UK homeowners want to get an electric car by 2025. So, demand for electricians that can install home electric car charging points is set to increase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Keep learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Customer](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/great-electrician-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nQualifications let potential customers know that a trusted industry body has deemed you skilled enough to do your job. This helps establish you as a trustworthy trades business. Once you\u2019ve secured your initial qualification to get started as an electrician<\/a><\/strong>, the learning doesn\u2019t stop there. Keep your knowledge topped up on things such as changes to electrical safety standards \u2013 a new set of electrical requirements for landlords came into place in April 2021, according to Construction Global<\/a><\/strong>, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ve teamed up with Access Training to offer our tradespeople on an annual plan a 20% discount on trades training courses. This includes over 10 electrical courses \u2013 find out more on Rated People Member Benefits Premium<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStay up to date with best practice within the industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Electrician](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/great-electrician-2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNetworking with other electricians and industry stakeholders will help your career progress. When you build long-term relationships with others, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Boost awareness of your company, which could open up opportunities to get involved in others\u2019 projects.<\/li>
- Build up a contact list of people to bounce ideas off.<\/li>
- Learn about the latest industry news. From home automation to eco homes, there\u2019s always something new going on.<\/li>
- Get invited to both professional and social events.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Electrical Contractors\u2019 Association (ECA)<\/strong><\/a> is the UK\u2019s leading trade association for electricians. In 2020, the ECA held 100 virtual meetings and solved 3,400 member queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKeep on top of homeowner trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Electrician](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/great-electrician-7.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy being in-the-know about what electrical work homeowners are interested in, you can predict demand, adjust your supplies and train up in new services so you\u2019re ready to take on as much work as you need. Set up keyword alerts in Google<\/strong><\/a> to get a notification when keywords you’re interested in are mentioned in the media. You could set up alerts for keywords like ‘electricians’, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAt Rated People, we spoke to thousands of UK homeowners to find out how they\u2019re planning to improve their homes in 2021. We found that there\u2019s set to be demand for electricians to complete work aside from the typical domestic lighting and wiring, such as electric underfloor heating. Find out more about the most in-demand home improvements of 2021<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nOperate efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/Great-electrician-extra-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nElectricians earn the most out of all trades on average (according to the 2020 UK Trades Salary Survey<\/a><\/strong>) but it\u2019s still important that you pay close attention to your expenses<\/strong><\/a> so you can make sure you\u2019re charging enough to cover the cost of materials, insurance<\/strong><\/a> and your salary, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCreate a simple spreadsheet<\/a><\/strong> that lays out how much money is coming in and out of your business. Then, you can use this info to adjust your rates as needed. Plus, your spreadsheet will show you areas where you can save money using our 8 money saving tips for tradespeople<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSet yourself apart from the competition by including new technologies and specialist work in the services you offer. Often, this will help you win work that pays more! Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Smart homes<\/a><\/strong>: Many homeowners are integrating new technology into their homes, such as smart lighting systems.<\/li>
- Green homes: In The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/strong><\/a>, we found that 17% of UK homeowners want to get an electric car by 2025. So, demand for electricians that can install home electric car charging points is set to increase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nKeep learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nQualifications let potential customers know that a trusted industry body has deemed you skilled enough to do your job. This helps establish you as a trustworthy trades business. Once you\u2019ve secured your initial qualification to get started as an electrician<\/a><\/strong>, the learning doesn\u2019t stop there. Keep your knowledge topped up on things such as changes to electrical safety standards \u2013 a new set of electrical requirements for landlords came into place in April 2021, according to Construction Global<\/a><\/strong>, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve teamed up with Access Training to offer our tradespeople on an annual plan a 20% discount on trades training courses. This includes over 10 electrical courses \u2013 find out more on Rated People Member Benefits Premium<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nStay up to date with best practice within the industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNetworking with other electricians and industry stakeholders will help your career progress. When you build long-term relationships with others, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Boost awareness of your company, which could open up opportunities to get involved in others\u2019 projects.<\/li>
- Build up a contact list of people to bounce ideas off.<\/li>
- Learn about the latest industry news. From home automation to eco homes, there\u2019s always something new going on.<\/li>
- Get invited to both professional and social events.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Electrical Contractors\u2019 Association (ECA)<\/strong><\/a> is the UK\u2019s leading trade association for electricians. In 2020, the ECA held 100 virtual meetings and solved 3,400 member queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nKeep on top of homeowner trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy being in-the-know about what electrical work homeowners are interested in, you can predict demand, adjust your supplies and train up in new services so you\u2019re ready to take on as much work as you need. Set up keyword alerts in Google<\/strong><\/a> to get a notification when keywords you’re interested in are mentioned in the media. You could set up alerts for keywords like ‘electricians’, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Rated People, we spoke to thousands of UK homeowners to find out how they\u2019re planning to improve their homes in 2021. We found that there\u2019s set to be demand for electricians to complete work aside from the typical domestic lighting and wiring, such as electric underfloor heating. Find out more about the most in-demand home improvements of 2021<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nOperate efficiently<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nElectricians earn the most out of all trades on average (according to the 2020 UK Trades Salary Survey<\/a><\/strong>) but it\u2019s still important that you pay close attention to your expenses<\/strong><\/a> so you can make sure you\u2019re charging enough to cover the cost of materials, insurance<\/strong><\/a> and your salary, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a simple spreadsheet<\/a><\/strong> that lays out how much money is coming in and out of your business. Then, you can use this info to adjust your rates as needed. Plus, your spreadsheet will show you areas where you can save money using our 8 money saving tips for tradespeople<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Green homes: In The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/strong><\/a>, we found that 17% of UK homeowners want to get an electric car by 2025. So, demand for electricians that can install home electric car charging points is set to increase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Electrician](\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/04\/great-electrician-6.jpg\")
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