Electrical company names you can use with available domainsBlogApril 24, 2024This article outlines the main requirements when choosing an electrical company name with a suggested list of available domain names you can use today.
How to write an invoiceBlogApril 22, 2024Covering how to structure your invoices, where to build them and the legal requirements you need to follow when designing any invoice. Use this blog as a guide to creating your first invoice.
7 money-saving tips for trade businesses in 2024BlogApril 18, 2024Cost-saving ideas that tradies can use to save money in 2024. Covering 7 top tips, find out how your trade business can increase efficiency and become more cost-efficient.
Business success stories - The creation and growth of QuinnergyBlogApril 17, 2024From its modest start in 2017, Quinnergy, founded by Craig Gallagher, has transformed into a leading multi-million-pound safety and compliance service provider in Scotland.
How to Write a Price Increase LetterBlogMarch 22, 2024In the current market costs are going up for everyone, we take a look at the reasons you should increase your prices and why you shouldn't fear the impact on your service business
How to price a heat pump installationBlogMarch 18, 2024Pricing a heat pump is a technical process and may seem complicated if you're new to the industry. This article breaks down a reliable process for designing heat pump quotes and estimates.
Is a quote a contract? A guide for those in the skilled tradesBlogMarch 6, 2024Find out whether a quote can be considered a legal contract and whether you are legally required to honour an estimate. Find out the full requirements and what you need to do to make sure you and your customers are protected.
Choosing a plumbing business name for your companyBlogFebruary 29, 2024Find out the core requirements needed for deciding on a good plumbing business name, with a breakdown of what you need to think about and some suggested names you can use for your company.
Is the boiler ban bad for installers?BlogFebruary 26, 2024Taking into account emission levels and heating requirements we discuss the 2025 UK boiler ban and consider whether it is a good idea, for consumers and for heating engineers.
What insurance do plumbers need? BlogFebruary 21, 2024Covering Employers' Liability insurance and recommended protections like Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance, find out the legal requirements for your plumbing business.
The future of the heating industryBlogFebruary 16, 2024Taking a look at the current state of the heating industry. This article compares different forms of heating such as heat pumps and hydrogen boilers and makes predictions about the future of heating.
7 Innovative Tools for Your Electrician’s ToolboxBlogFebruary 9, 2024Highlighting how the latest technologies are transforming the electrician profession by improving efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, enabling electricians to stay competitive and deliver a superior service.
12 Niche business ideas in the tradesBlogFebruary 6, 2024From commercial tent washing to graffiti removal, this article covers 12 niche business ideas that can make you good money without the competition.
What is the future of solar power in 2024 and beyond?BlogJanuary 29, 2024Covering the current state of solar power globally, how this industry is growing plus predictions on the future of solar into 2024 and beyond.
Do I need a CRM for my business?BlogJanuary 20, 2024This article weighs up the reasons why you should consider investing in a CRM, including signs that you need it and what type of solution to look for.
What are the safety guidelines for plumbing?BlogJanuary 19, 2024This blog covers the standard safety guidelines for plumbing businesses in the UK and US with an included example of a plumbing risk assessment.
How do I become a solar panel installer in the UK?BlogJanuary 5, 2024Discover everything you need to know about qualifying as a PV solar installer, including training time, cost and industry insights
How to start a cleaning business in the UK for under £15 (2024)BlogJanuary 3, 2024We cover all the steps, tips and tricks needed to get your cleaning business off the ground for under £20 including advice on how to grow and scale your operation
How to price a jobBlogJanuary 1, 2024A detailed analysis on how to price jobs within the trade industry including a breakdown of the differences between quotes and estimates and tips on how to price materials, structure your quotes and manage your customers.
How to implement a new CRM effectively, so it actually works for your businessBlogDecember 18, 2023The article covers some of the best practices and requirements that are needed to make sure the implementation of your CRM is successful.
How to become an EV installer and build your business BlogDecember 8, 2023Taking a look at some of the key requirements needed to get into the EV installation business and what you need to do to be successful.
Marketing for home and business security companiesBlogNovember 22, 2023Learn how to market your home security business effectively with this comprehensive guide. Discover the best marketing channels, strategies and tips to grow your customer base.
How to create a plumber referral programBlogNovember 10, 2023Discover the essentials of creating a successful plumber referral program in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to implement, promote, and measure the effectiveness of your referral strategy for sustainable business growth.
How to grow your HVAC business in 12 stepsBlogNovember 3, 2023Learn how to create sustainable growth in your HVAC business by following these 12 actionable steps and see how your business improves.
How to manage a field-based teamBlogOctober 27, 2023Find out some of the key requirements for creating and managing a field team that operates at its best. Looking at some of the challenges and how to mitigate against them.
How to respond to reviews for your field service businessBlogOctober 18, 2023Detailed advice on how to handle different types of reviews including negative and positive reviews. Plus tips on how to gain more reviews for your business
What is field service management software and why is it a good investment?BlogOctober 11, 2023An explanation of what field service management software is, why it is valuable and the impact that it can have on businesses that are not using this technology
Understanding your sales performance for your field service businessBlogOctober 6, 2023Covering how you should manage and analyse your sales, using your data to inform your prices, refine your sales process and produce high-value leads
Best CRM for field service businessesBlogOctober 2, 2023A breakdown and summary of 6 of the best CRM software solutions for field service businesses comparing how different features align with some of the challenges service businesses face
How do I get more leads for my plumbing business in 2024?BlogSeptember 14, 2023Find out the best methods any plumber can use to gain more customers for their business. Including 12 actionable tips, you can use right away.
Should you become a heat pump engineer?BlogSeptember 7, 2023Taking a look at why heat pump installation is a good industry to get into with responses to common concerns about qualifying in this line of work
The 6 best heating engineer software tools you should be choosing from in 2024BlogSeptember 4, 2023So you want to start using heating engineer software to improve your business, but you don’t know where to start. Well, you’ve come to the right place. This article is here to show you some awesome options and help you choose the right one for your business.
The Top Plumbing & Heating Tech in 2024: Electric Cargo Bikes & CRM SoftwareNewsAugust 31, 2023Sam Blakeney reveals how he's revolutionising the plumbing and heating industry with electric cargo bikes and Payaca's CRM...
The 8 essential tools for electricians as recommended by Little Miss ElectricalBlogAugust 23, 2023The comprehensive list of the 8 essential tools that all electricians need as recommended by the team at Little Miss Electrical
How to create a quote: A step-by-step guide for service businesses BlogAugust 10, 2023Find out how to create a quote; with advice on where to go to create it and how to lay it out to maximise its chances of converting. Includes step-by-step tips.
A guide to using upfront payments and depositsBlogJuly 14, 2023Find out how to ask for deposits and upfront payments without losing customers. Including top tips on when to use these payments and how they can benefit your business.
How to rank your plumbing business top of Google MapsBlogJuly 6, 2023Covering the essential steps and practises that plumbers and heating engineers need to follow to get their businesses to the top of the Google Map Pack
Payaca at the Installer Show 2023NewsJuly 3, 2023In this round-up report, we provide an update on how the Payaca team got on at the 2023 Installer Show, sharing all the highlights from our time at the event.
How can the IoT power up your HVAC business?BlogJune 21, 2023Find out how HVAC businesses can use the Internet of Things to offer more value to their customers
How to start an electrical business in the UK 2024BlogJune 20, 2023In this in-depth article, you will find out how to set up a new electrical business in the UK, with information on registering your business, tax, insurance, banking, funding and more.
A Practical Guide to Recruiting Skilled Tradespeople in the UKBlogJune 6, 2023Top tips on best hiring practices and methods for recruiting new employees for skilled service businesses
25 Social Media Post Ideas for PlumbersBlogMay 25, 2023We outline the 6 key social media providers and which kind of content is best suited to each platform. Plus 25 unique post ideas for plumbers with analysis.
How AI Can Boost Your Service Business: A Guide for Skilled TradesBlogMay 19, 2023Discover how AI can revolutionize your service business. Our guide for skilled trades explores the latest technologies in construction and how natural language processing tools can enhance your marketing efforts.
Streamline Your Operations with Event Templates - Payaca's CRM TutorialProduct updateMay 18, 2023In this video, we demonstrate how to create an Event Template within Payaca, walking you through the...
Track Your Business Profits Easily With Payaca's New Items Page | CRM TutorialProduct updateMay 17, 2023This update aims to simplify the process of managing the items you sell to customers, providing clear...
Marketing for Electricians: 12 Strategies to Grow Your BusinessBlogMay 16, 2023This blog provides electricians with actionable tips on how to effectively market their business through a variety of online and offline channels.
Why are there so few women in construction? The causes and the solutionsBlogMay 12, 2023A breakdown of the factors contributing to why there are so few women in construction with information on how to increase female representation.
Commusoft vs Payaca: The ultimate feature comparisonBlogMay 9, 2023A breakdown of 10 core features from Payaca and Commusoft compared side by side, including why Payaca is a popular alternative
11 tips to reduce no-shows and prevent last-minute cancellationsBlogApril 28, 2023Top tips you can use to reduce the number of customers who miss appointments or cancel last minute.
10 tips to make your plumbing business more sustainable in 2024BlogApril 24, 2023Covering 10 actionable tips plumbing and heating businesses can take to become more sustainable, including real examples with technology that is available today.
Top 6 Tips to Skyrocket Your Customer ReviewsBlogApril 21, 2023Matt Franklin shares his top six tips for businesses to collect more positive customer reviews and handle negative ones professionally. Matt show's how this process can be streamlined using Payaca.
ServiceM8 vs Payaca: Which software should you use?BlogApril 19, 2023A side-by-side comparison of all the best features of Payaca as it compares to ServiceM8, including a look at weaknesses and use-case examples.
Which contractors make the most money? Top 30 construction jobs in the UKBlogApril 11, 2023Covering 30 different jobs on the construction site, we compare the salaries of different specialists in each trade, drawing on data from Totaljobs, Adzuna, Reed and Talent.
HVAC Lead Generation: Best Practices for Attracting More CustomersBlogApril 4, 2023A deep dive into some of the best lead generation practices for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning businesses with information on how it can help you grow your customer base
Create Recurring Revenue with Payaca's Service Plans - Complete Walkthrough DemoProduct updateMarch 31, 2023Discover how Payaca's new Service Plans feature can help you grow your service business...
Markup vs. Margin: Pricing Difference Explained For Trades BusinessesProduct updateMarch 28, 2023Are you making this common pricing mistake? In this video, we share a how easy it is to...
Repeat Revenue and Home Service Plans: What You Need to KnowBlogMarch 22, 2023Service plans allow you to take your business to the next level by introducing an alternative stream of revenue. Discover inspiration for your service business, plus our top tip to avoid legal trouble.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers: Best Practices and StrategiesBlogMarch 20, 2023Taking a look at some of the best marketing techniques plumbers can implement to reach their target audience and grow their digital presence
CRM Platform Walkthrough: Payaca's Software for Field Service BusinessesProduct updateMarch 15, 2023Join us for a comprehensive walkthrough of Payaca, the optimal CRM solution tailored specifically for...
10 Tips for Boosting Your Electrician Business with Digital MarketingBlogMarch 10, 2023Learn 10 actionable digital marketing tips you can use to boost your electrician business.
Best Events for Construction Business Owners in 2023: Plumbing, Electrical and HVACBlogMarch 2, 2023This blog highlights some of the best events for tradespeople in 2023, including the date, location, industry, cost, and where to book.
How to Grow Your Plumbing Business: 10 Proven Strategies for Growth in 2024BlogFebruary 23, 2023From optimising your online presence to hiring the right team, discover the essential strategies that can help scale your plumbing business to the next level
HMRC is Making Tax Digital - Here’s everything you need to know if you’re a Sole Traders or Service Business OwnerNewsFebruary 21, 2023From April 6th 2026 businesses earning over £50,000 will need to set up Making Tax Digital. If you're a UK business, find out everything you need to know. Updated in 2023.
Tradify alternatives 2024: The 8 best solutionsBlogFebruary 14, 2023From Fergus to Jobber, analyse all the best features and weaknesses and find the perfect solution to manage your team and boost efficiency.
How To Invoice Your Customers (The Smart Way)Product updateFebruary 9, 2023In this video, you'll learn how to invoice your customers the smart way within the Payaca platform...
How to win tenders in the UKBlogJanuary 26, 2023Learn everything you need to know about tenders in the UK, including the difference between private and public tenders, how tenders are awarded and what to do to improve your chances of winning the contract.
How to take payments for your trades businessBlogJanuary 23, 2023Covering cash, card, cheque and bank transfer, this blog outlines how these payment methods can be applied to benefit any trade business.
Change orders, multiple invoices and staged payments - A user guide BlogJanuary 6, 2023A guide to change orders, contracts, multiple invoices and staged payments. Discover how all these tools can be used to structure how you take payment and protect your completed work.
SEO for plumbers in 2024 - Steps to gain more customersBlogJanuary 1, 2023A complete guide to using SEO to grow your plumbing business in the UK. Includes a breakdown of how to carry out keyword research and set up a Google Maps business profile.
How to calculate your labour costs in 2024BlogDecember 30, 2022This blog breaks down how to decide your labour charges, taking into account some of the core factors you need to consider when deciding your labour charges with added information on VAT and how to present your labour costs on the quote.
Advertising for plumbers: How to market your plumbing businessBlogDecember 16, 2022A beginner's guide to advertising for plumbers, including 7 actionable methods that plumbing business owners can use to better promote their businesses and generate new leads.
Will Anyone At PHEX Chelsea 2022 Recommend Payaca?NewsDecember 6, 2022Once again, Felix is on a mission so see if any customers would recommend Payaca to other tradespeople. This time, he heads to PHEX Chelsea 2022 in search of referrals...
How To Import CSV Data: Customers, Service Reminders, Items & MaterialsProduct updateNovember 30, 2022Learn how to easily upload or update your data using the CSV import feature in Payaca. In this tutorial...
How to start a plumbing business in the UKBlogNovember 22, 2022This blog covers 12 key areas that plumbers need to think about when starting their own business. Including information on registering your business, types of insurance and how to gain funding.
Payaca Wins Clive Holland's 'Product Of The Week'NewsNovember 18, 2022Matt Franklin joins Clive Holland live on FIX Radio to accept the 'Product of the Week' award for Payaca. There is controversy from the start as Clive pronounces the winning product 'pie-aca'...
7 tips to improve customer communication for tradespeopleBlogNovember 3, 2022A look at some top tips tradespeople can use to better manage their customer communication and win more work. Including a look into customer psychology and how to build positive customer relationships.
Who makes more, plumbers or electricians?BlogOctober 28, 2022Exploring how pay varies between electricians and plumbers across 8 major countries and 5 continents with data drawn from current advertised salaries on job sites. Plus a comparison of the two careers and the benefits and cons of each job type.
Which electricians make the most money?BlogOctober 21, 2022An analysis of electricians’ salaries in the UK. Looking at domestic, commercial and industrial electricians and how their pay varies across demographics.
Learn How To Keep Your Business Organised Using Tasks In PayacaProduct updateOctober 20, 2022Discover how Payaca revolutionises task management and form integration for streamlined workflow processes...
All The Highlights From PHEX Manchester 2022NewsOctober 19, 2022Matt and the team drive North to Old Trafford for PHEX Manchester 2022 and team up once again with heating industry hero Tommy Lee-Zmuda to help tradies boost their business.
Which plumbers make the most money?BlogOctober 11, 2022A breakdown of how different plumbing specialists and demographics get paid based on different factors, such as age and location.
How To Make A Profit On Every Job: Payaca's Efficient Supplier and Material ManagementProduct updateOctober 4, 2022Explore how to track supplier and material pricing, link them to items sold to customers, and create shopping lists...
11 tips to make your electricians business more sustainableBlogOctober 3, 2022Follow these 11 tips to make your electrical business more sustainable. Including advice on recycling, using more efficient equipment, educating customers, going paperless with quoting software and further tips to follow.
The Payaca heating accelerator 2.0 : The latest iteration NewsSeptember 29, 2022Introducing the new Payaca heating accelerator, with an introduction to some of the latest features available and how they can help your gas engineering or plumbing business
How to advertise your fencing businessBlogSeptember 27, 2022Learn 16 winning advertising techniques you can use to market your fencing business and grow your customer base, all at a low cost.
You wouldn’t believe this builder's response when Queen Elizabeth II served him tea BlogSeptember 20, 2022With the recent passing of the Queen, we recount the little-known story of the late Queen Elizabeth’s priceless interaction with a builder, when she made him a cup of tea.
How material lists and purchase tracking can help your service businessBlogSeptember 13, 2022Taking a look at how payaca material lists and purchase tracking can be used to keep on top of your prices and keep track of what you have purchased for any project; including how Payaca software can save you time and money along the way.
The 13 best trade jobs for women and how they compareBlogSeptember 8, 2022We take a deep dive into 13 of the best trade jobs for women, looking at the total numbers of tradeswomen for each profession, pay differences across genders and opportunities for women in each industry, all based on research from the UK
How to start a pest control business in the UK 2024BlogSeptember 7, 2022An in-depth look at how to get started in pest control, including tips and information on how to get your business up and running in the UK and how to best prepare yourself so that your pest control business is a success.
Get five t-shirts for your team for just one referral NewsAugust 25, 2022A step-by-step guide on how to refer new customers to Payaca, including details on how you can earn 5 customised t-shirts branded to your business
How to manage your material costs for your service businessBlogAugust 22, 2022The costs of materials has reached a 40-year high, that's why we're here to take a look at 7 top tips you can use to save money on your materials and make sure your business stays profitable
The 16 customer habits most hated by tradesmenBlogAugust 19, 2022In this blog, we look at some of the most frustrating customer habits that every tradesman has to deal with, starting at number 16 and counting down to the worst offender.
8 tips on how to grow your service business according to Mike WinnetBlogAugust 16, 2022A look at Mike’s top 8 tips on how to grow your service business, including advice on how to diversify your revenue stream, improve your marketing at no extra cost and how to build a brand that people trust.
5 benefits of using tradie uniformsBlogAugust 11, 2022We take a look at five of the biggest benefits of using a service uniform for your trade business and how it can help your company. Look out for benefit 5 and find out how your uniform can win you not just homes, but also hearts.
How to calculate heat loss in your homeBlogAugust 4, 2022A look at heat loss calculations and why they are needed when fitting a new heating system in your home - includes a helpful heating calculator designed to make it simple to determine your home's heating efficiency.
The 6 best quoting and invoicing software features for service businessesBlogJuly 28, 2022A tradesman’s guide to the 6 best quoting software features and how they can benefit your service business today
Why your service business needs a website and how to make it a successBlogJuly 28, 2022An in-depth look at why many service businesses are creating websites and some of the best tools available to help you create a website of your own
What is quoting software? A complete guideBlogJuly 22, 2022An explanation of what quoting software is and why the software is popular amongst tradesmen in the service industries
How to Keep Your Sales Prices Up To Date (When Your Material Costs Change)Product updateJuly 22, 2022This video explains how Payaca payments let you get paid fast and offer a better experience to your customers. Bank transfers are...
What is CRM for service businesses? and why you need itBlogJuly 21, 2022A look at what CRM is and how it can be used in the service industry to increase sales, manage projects and better communicate with customers