As a whole, tradespeople are hardworking and honest, from plasterers and painters to gas engineers and electricians. They all have a skill and simply want to do their jobs with no hassle. Regrettably, there are several common misconceptions about tradespeople that …
Looking for ways to attract customers? Whatever industry you’re in, attracting new customers should be a priority. Particularly if you’re a small business or work on a self-employed basis. Though you may already have a loyal customer base, it’s essential you …
Mental health is just as important as physical health, so it’s important to look after both. Our mental health is made up of our moods, emotions and thoughts. As people, we will all experience a range of these things from …
Are you ever too old to learn a trade? We’ve all uttered the phrases “every day’s a school day” and “you learn something new every day”. Have you at any point followed those statements with an age limit? At Options …
Cowboy tradespeople can cause a multitude of problems. Whether it’s building an extension that’s of poor quality, “fixing” your clogged draining only to find they didn’t really fix it at all or leaving work incomplete. Not only do cowboy tradespeople …
Towards the end of 2018, Options Skills teamed up with Build Staff. The aim was to assist those in the trades industry in finding work. Whether that’s on an employed or sub-contract basis, Build Staff specialise in trades industry careers …
This year, Installer Show 2019 took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Running from May 7th until May 9th. It was a three-day event of all things heating and plumbing. Thousands of people from all over the country travelled to …
There has never been a better time to learn a trade and become an electrician. With a number of reasons to become an electrician from the earning potential to the great working environment, more and more people are considering a …
When considering going self-employed, there are a lot of things to think about. Launching your own business is an exciting prospect, but it is essential that you weigh up all your options and plan ahead before making any decisions. According …
According to reports from UCAS, in the UK, a record amount of people have been accepted onto university courses over the last few years. It can sometimes feel as though going to university is the default route to take after sixth …