Work From a Shop
Operating an electrical business from retail premises requires careful planning and investment. Our articles cover insurance, safety requirements, stock management, and choosing between renting or buying.
Call Out Fees
Electricians and repair businesses can charge a fair call-out fee by considering your service area, hours, and whether VAT applies.
Insurance on Your Shop Premises
Shop owners need proper insurance to protect stock, equipment, and the building itself from damage, theft, and break-ins.
Repairs from a Shop: How to Charge
Figure out what to charge for repairs by calculating your overhead costs and hourly rate to stay profitable.
Running a Greener Business
Cut your business electricity costs and help the planet by switching to efficient bulbs, servicing equipment regularly, and choosing green energy suppliers.
Safety at Your Shop Premises
Keep your electrical repair shop safe with basic hazard checks, PAT testing, first aid, and staff training to protect customers and employees.
Selling and Repairing Sewing Machines
How electricians can start a profitable sewing machine repair and sales business.
Shops: Health and Safety
Keep your electrical shop safe by managing rubbish properly, getting the right insurance, and checking second-hand appliances before sale.
Should You Purchase or Rent Your Shop?
Compare the upfront costs and long-term benefits of renting versus buying a shop for your electrical repair business.
The Shop Fittings You Will Need
A checklist of shop fittings and fixtures you'll need to set up your electrical repair business properly.
What Overheads to Expect from Your Shop
Know what costs you'll face running a shop so you can budget properly and avoid going broke.
What Stock to Hold
Electricians and repair shops need to decide what spare parts to stock, where to store them, and how to keep track of inventory without wasting money.
What to Repair at Your Shop
Decide what equipment your electrical repair shop will fix and set competitive pricing that covers labor, parts and overhead costs.
What to Sell from Your Electrical Repair Shop
Stock small electrical items like batteries and fuses to draw in customers and boost income alongside your repair business.
Workshop Work Experience
Taking a work experience student into your electrical business gives them real insight into the trade while teaching you about mentoring the next generation.