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Articles for trade and service businesses

Practical articles on running a workshop, equipment, commercial premises, customers and growth. General information only.

New articles will appear here as they are published.

What these articles cover

Topics are chosen for people who run the business as well as the tools: the workshop, the equipment, the premises, the customers and the decisions that come with growth.

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Running a workshop

Day to day organisation, workflow and the routines that keep a workshop running smoothly.

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Equipment

Choosing, maintaining and replacing the equipment a trade or service business relies on.

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Commercial premises

Leasing, fit out, access and the practical side of operating from a commercial site.

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If there is a subject you would like covered, you can send a suggestion through the contact page. This site is general information only and does not provide advice on individual businesses.

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Where to go next

The guides cover common topics in more depth, from setting up a workshop to dealing with commercial premises and customers. The About this site page explains the purpose of the site and how the information is put together.

Trade Business Guide is a general information site only. It does not sell products or services and does not give financial or legal advice.