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If you’re working in a trade, you may be wondering whether it’s better to work as an employee or to set up on your own and sell your services as a contractor.

As a tradesperson, the quality of your work is what speaks volumes about your reputation. However, it's not just your work that potential customers will be looking at when considering hiring you for their project.

Cutting back on insurance can expose tradespeople to the cost of work-related accidents at a time when few can afford any unexpected costs.

A successful plumbing business can be both lucrative and rewarding. There is always a strong demand for plumbers, whether you choose to work on small domestic jobs or larger commercial projects.

We know that life in the trades can be unpredictable. One day you're scaling rooftops, and the next, you're fixing a leaky pipe. That's why we partnered with Zixty Insurance, a short-term car and van insurance broker.

We recognise that providing a card payment option for customers can help make running your business easier and simpler.

Water damage claims increased to £368 million in Q4 2022, the highest for any quarter recorded by the Association of British Insurers.

With so many different kinds of apps out there, how do you know which ones are best for your trade business?

A new vehicle scrappage scheme will be launched on 30 January 2023 to help Londoners prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs later in the year.

We know insurance is just one of the many costs of running your business, so we've teamed up with some companies to help Trade Direct Insurance customers* save money on useful products and services.