Best Trade Franchises in the UK for 2026: What to Look For
BLOG Best Trade Franchises in the UK for 2026: What to Look For This guide is written from a UK perspective on trade and service franchises, though the underlying evaluation principles apply just as well wherever franchising is common. Introduction Search “best trade franchise UK” and you’ll find plenty of lists ranking franchises by brand […]
Best Skilled Trade to Learn in 2026: Pay, Demand, Training Time and Personal Attributes Compared
BLOG Best Skilled Trade to Learn in 2026: Pay, Demand, Training Time and Personal Attributes Compared This guide is written from a UK perspective, but the principles behind choosing a skilled trade — pay potential, demand, training time, and the personal attributes each trade rewards — apply just as well in most English-speaking countries. Introduction […]
How to Start an Electrical Business
BLOG How to Start an Electrical Business 10 Essential Steps Every Electrician Should Know Introduction Thinking about becoming self-employed? Here’s what every qualified electrician should know before starting an electrical business. For many electricians, the idea of working for themselves is incredibly appealing. No more answering to a boss. No more earning someone else’s profits. […]
Starting a Plumbing and Heating Business in the UK: What You Actually Need to Know
BLOG Starting a Plumbing and Heating Business in the UK: What You Actually Need to Know This guide is written from a UK perspective, but the underlying principles of starting a plumbing and heating business apply just as well in most English-speaking countries. Introduction Plumbing and heating remains one of the most reliably in-demand trades […]
Should You Buy a Franchise? What I Learned the Expensive Way — and What Every Buyer Should Check Before Signing
BLOG Should You Buy a Franchise? What I Learned the Expensive Way and What Every Buyer Should Check Before Signing Introduction This article, like the book it draws on, is written for the UK scenario but the principles apply in most English-speaking nations. Around ten years ago, I handed over a franchise fee, bought a […]
How to Start and Run a Successful Gutter Cleaning Business: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
BLOG How to Start and Run a Successful Gutter Cleaning Business: The Complete Beginner’s Guide Introduction Starting a gutter cleaning business is one of the most overlooked opportunities in the home maintenance sector. With relatively low start-up costs, no formal qualifications required, and a customer base that includes virtually every property owner, gutter cleaning offers […]
How to Start a Mobile Car Valeting Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Mobile Valeting Company
BLOG How to Start a Mobile Car Valeting Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Mobile Valeting Company Introduction Starting a mobile car valeting business is one of the most practical and affordable ways to become self-employed. Across the UK, millions of cars, vans and commercial vehicles are used every day, and every one […]
How to Start a Rubbish and House Clearance Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business
BLOG How to Start a Rubbish and House Clearance Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business Introduction Starting a rubbish and house clearance business can provide an excellent route into self-employment. Demand for reliable clearance services continues to grow as homeowners, landlords, businesses and local organisations regularly need unwanted items removed quickly and […]
How to Start a Property Maintenance Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business
BLOG How to Start a Property Maintenance Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business Introduction Starting a property maintenance business can be an excellent route into self-employment. Across the United Kingdom, millions of homes, rental properties and commercial buildings require constant upkeep. Gutters become blocked, fences deteriorate, doors stick, bathrooms need resealing and […]
How to Start a Handyman Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business
BLOG How to Start a Handyman Business: A Practical Guide to Building a Profitable Business Introduction If you are practical, enjoy solving problems and regularly find yourself fixing things for friends and family, starting a handyman business could be an excellent route into self-employment. Demand for reliable handymen remains strong across the United Kingdom, with […]
