You'll find everything you need to transform your electrical skills into a thriving business right here. Our expert advice covers all the essentials from choosing your perfect setup whether that's working from home, a workshop, or high street shop to building your customer base, hiring staff, and managing finances. Start an Electrical Business is here to help.
Relevant Qualifications for Alarm Engineers
Alarm engineers need specific qualifications and must be physically fit, willing to work unsocial hours and handle challenging on-site conditions.
Call Out Fees
Electricians and repair businesses can charge a fair call-out fee by considering your service area, hours, and whether VAT applies.
Advertising Your Electrical Business
Getting customers for your electrical business means putting your name in front of the right people at the right time.
Business Energy for Your Trade Premises: What to Watch for
When you take on a new workshop, unit or yard, the electricity supply is rarely as straightforward as flicking a switch. Every commercial meter point in Gr
Will Your Electrical Business Survive if You Work from Home?
Running an electrical business from home means dealing with family routines, finding safe workshop space, and figuring out if it actually works for you.
Following a Loss Leader
When a repair estimate goes wrong, an electrical business owner turns the mistake into an opportunity to build customer loyalty and boost sales.
Parts and Spares for Your Electrical Business
Smart sourcing and careful diagnosis of electrical parts can protect your business profits and reputation.
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.
Selling and Repairing Sewing Machines
How electricians can start a profitable sewing machine repair and sales business.
Electrical Business Trade Associations and Clubs
Join trade associations and clubs to network with other electricians, get discounts, and stay updated on industry regulations and training.
Supermarkets Ruined My Business: Case Study
A small repair shop owner loses customers to supermarket discounts and struggles to compete with cut-price electronics.
Call Out Fees
Electricians and repair businesses can charge a fair call-out fee by considering your service area, hours, and whether VAT applies.
PAT Testing Saved My Life: Case Study
Mike Evans added PAT testing to his struggling electrical repair business and turned his prospects around within months.