Barclaycard, which has helped make businesses successful for more than 50 years, is partnering with selected companies of the Travis Perkins Group to launch a new range of co-branded business credit cards. The rollout of the new cards kicks off with Travis Perkins and Toolstation this month. These no-fee cards will provide customers with an…
The latest edition of Electricfix’s renowned catalogue is here, featuring thousands of products and exciting offers from leading brands, meaning busy Tradespeople and serious DIYers can stock up for the season ahead. The iconic catalogue will feature top brands such as DeWalt, Triton and Numatic, and not forgetting a wide range of ‘Trade Rated’ products…
Electricians are missing out on millions by failing to use their vehicles to market their services, experts have warned. Experts at van suppliers LeaseVan.co.uk estimate that around half of Britain’s 2.5m van drivers don’t bother to post even simple contact details to the sides of their vehicles. Yet branding on the sides of vans can…
Commercial Product of the Year, the category we are honing in on, is open to new products and even for innovative developments of existing products. We know it must be difficult to condense all your amazing work into just 600 words, but make sure you include what it is that makes your product innovative, what…
Are you ready to ‘Have the Time of Your Life ‘at the best party of the year? The biggest event in the electrical industry’s calendar – powerBall 2018 is set to take you by surprise with world-class entertainment throughout the night. Book your table today and get ready to have a night to remember. On…
The Electrical Industry Awards – now running for 26 years – brings together the electrical industry and its associated businesses. Organised by Electrical Times, it provides a platform to showcase the professionalism of organisations and individuals. The 2017 awards night was a great success, with 400 people from the electrical trade converging on The Palace…
Research by Heat Insulation Ltd, a company offering grant-backed home insulation, suggests that the majority of tradespeople are wasting more than 30 minutes every day making their work area in customer homes accessible by effectively tidying up. This is all before commencing work. When asked what they’d be rather doing, 62% of tradespeople responded in…
The Lighting Industry Academy is holding its Open Day on Tuesday, 3 July at the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) in Telford and invites all those interested in finding educational opportunities for working in and developing their careers in lighting. The Academy Open Day is being promoted as an opportunity for prospective students to find out…
For years, tradespeople have been tarnished with the reputation for prioritising football over work. Many members of the public see them as being a bit too eager to down tools and head to the nearest big screen. However, recent research among tradespeople busts this myth. The UK’s leading online trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has run a…
The Electrical Industry Awards has announced stand-up comedian, author and chutney maker, Ian Moore as the returning host of its 26th anniversary event, due to overwhelming feedback. Having made a number of television appearances on shows such as Unspun (Dave), The Football’s On (BT Sport), World Comedy Tour (Comedy Central USA & Channel 9 Australia),…