Dodging the employment law minefield
Employment law can be a pain. There is a lot of detail and traps for the unwary. This article provides some thoughts on how to make it work for...
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NEW Oil Certificates and updated Electrical & Gas Certificates available!
Powered Now the Gas and Electrical Software has New Oil Certificates and updated Electrical and Gas Certificates available on iOS, Android and...
MTD for VAT - Now the Dust has settled
The start of mandatory reporting involving MTD for VAT came in on 1st April. Benjamin Dyer, CEO of Powered Now, looks at the current state of thi
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New Powered Now Diary and more Certificates available!
Powered Now, UK Field Service Management App Diary and New Certificates available on iOS, Android and desktop!
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5 things that stop companies from growing and how to tackle them
Powered Now, UK Field Service Management App know that being in the trade can support a great lifestyle business.
The basics of VAT in the trade industry
There are a host of challenges that electrical contractors face in running their companies. Benjamin Dyer of Powered Now looks at one of them –...
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Legionella Risk Assessment & Fire Alarm Certificate (G6) now available
Just a quick heads up, Powered Now, the easy Field Service Management Software has released two new certificates Legionella & Fire Alarm Certificates.
So what do customers want?
Seeing things your customer’s way is one of the keys to succeed in business. The following article suggests 6 key ways that can help you set yourself...
Getting Pricing Right 5 top tips
Competing on price is one of the easiest ways to make you poorer. That statement may seem strange so this articles will explain how 5 tips on smart...
Tracking staff Big brother or big breakthrough
Our world has been transformed by technology with a vast array of different uses. But when a new technology arrives it often takes some time for the...
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The Magnificent 7-7 new forms & certificates now available!
We are delighted to announce a huge update to Powered Now, our latest version (7.9) comes with some fantastic new features, & improvements to old...
Make more money from your business
You may be satisfied with your business. On the other hand, you may want to make a lot more of it.
Keeping the bank account topped up
Of all the bad things that can happen in a business, the most obvious is running out of cash.
5 ways to simplify your business using an app
Smartphones are the fastest adopted technology in the world’s history and already billions of people around the world use them.
Technology even in the twilight years
This article warns that electricians and plumbers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to make their lives easier using technology.
Is a website worth it? Can you shine online?
Whether you are running a small installer business or you are a sole trader it is likely you have considered the question, “is it worth having a...
3 top tips in understanding GDPR
GDPR seems to be on everyone’s lips and a recent business survey revealed that it’s overtaken Brexit as the top concern of businesses.
Back to basics - How to run a successful trade business
Starting a business is not terribly hard but neither is it really straight-forward. This article looks at the main issues you need to think about...
Turbo charging your business with tech
Powered Now believes that trade businesses including installers, locksmiths, glaziers and other trades all have a lot to gain from using computer...