Is 2026 a good year to start a trades business in the UK? Based on the current market, yes – but the picture varies significantly by trade and region. Demand for skilled tradespeople consistently outstrips supply, wage growth is real, and consumers are still spending on home improvements. At the same time, material costs and…
The hardest part of going self-employed isn’t the work – it’s filling the diary. Most tradespeople who strike out on their own are excellent at the job. The skills that got them through their apprenticeship aren’t the problem. The problem is that nobody told them how to find work. Here’s the truth: your first 20…
Most tradespeople undercharge. Not because they don’t know their worth – but because they’re guessing. They price a job based on what feels right, what a mate charges, or what they think the customer will accept. Then they wonder why, after a solid week on the tools, the bank account doesn’t reflect it. Pricing properly…