In this podcast we talk about how Todd Glister got started in the trade, he shares his tips for using social media and some funny stories along the...
In the second episode of Adventures in Trade, we spoke to John Godwin, the director of digital and marketing at the UK's largest trade brand Travis...
With new year around the corner, here are a few ideas on how to motivate your field service engineers in 2023.
The deadline for MTD for ITSA compliance is fast approaching, but there are still several things you can do now to prepare your business.
MTD for VAT starts for the first VAT return that any business does for the first period starting on or after 1st April 2018.
Getting your business ready for Christmas doesn't have to be complicated. With the holiday season around the corner, we’ve come up with some...
Why upskill? Mick Fitzgerald, Director of Options Skills, shares his top five benefits of upskilling in the trades industry.
In the first episode of Adventures in Trade, we spoke to Paul Thorley from Solent Vehicle Consultants to learn if Electric Vans are the future of the...
Powered Now has partnered with tradesmen insurance experts, Trade Direct Insurance to save you up to 20%* off your insurance premiums when you join...
What did chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce and how does it affect your trade business?
In this article we look at how you can assess your likelihood of success and how to keep your chances as high as possible.
At Powered Now, we love Black Friday and it's become a tradition to do a MASSIVE prize giveaway to have a bit of fun!
Recent years have seen a major rise in theft from vans owned by installers and other trades people. For those that have been hit, the result is major...
Despite the grim statistics on tool thefts, Powered Now members can protect their business easily with ARMD, explains Duncan Jackson, co-founder of...
IR35 changes are being scrapped again. Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s emergency statement cancelled the IR35 changes proposed in ‘mini budget’.
Woody is our 5th Apprentice that has completed our Customer Service apprenticeship scheme. We’re super proud, and we would like to share his...
From 1st November, VAT-registered businesses must use Making Tax Digital compatible software for their VAT returns.
In this blog we explain what happens if you don't pay CIS
There are only a limited number of exemptions to the CIS so to help here is a short article where we explain everything you need to know. Let's begin!
In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about CIS (the Construction Industry Scheme).