Digital Marketing for Plumbers: Best Practices and StrategiesBlogMarch 20, 2023Taking a look at some of the best marketing techniques plumbers can implement to reach their target audience and grow their digital presence
10 Tips for Boosting Your Electrician Business with Digital MarketingBlogMarch 10, 2023Learn 10 actionable digital marketing tips you can use to boost your electrician business.
Best Events for Construction Business Owners in 2023: Plumbing, Electrical and HVACBlogMarch 2, 2023This blog highlights some of the best events for tradespeople in 2023, including the date, location, industry, cost, and where to book.
How to Grow Your Plumbing Business: 10 Proven Strategies for Growth in 2023BlogFebruary 23, 2023From optimising your online presence to hiring the right team, discover the essential strategies that can help scale your plumbing business to the next level
Tradify alternatives 2023: The 8 best solutionsBlogFebruary 14, 2023From Fergus to Jobber, analyse all the best features and weaknesses and find the perfect solution to manage your team and boost efficiency.
How to win tenders in the UKBlogJanuary 26, 2023Learn everything you need to know about tenders in the UK, including the difference between private and public tenders, how tenders are awarded and what to do to improve your chances of winning the contract.
How to take payments for your trades businessBlogJanuary 23, 2023Covering cash, card, cheque and bank transfer, this blog outlines how these payment methods can be applied to benefit any trade business.
Change orders, multiple invoices and staged payments - A user guide BlogJanuary 6, 2023A guide to change orders, contracts, multiple invoices and staged payments. Discover how all these tools can be used to structure how you take payment and protect your completed work.
SEO for plumbers in 2023BlogJanuary 1, 2023A complete guide to using SEO to grow your plumbing business in the UK. Includes a breakdown of how to carry out keyword research and set up a Google Maps business profile.
How to price a jobBlogDecember 30, 2022A detailed analysis on how to price jobs within the trade industry including a breakdown of the differences between quotes and estimates and tips on how to price materials, structure your quotes and manage your customers.
How to calculate your labour costs in 2023BlogDecember 30, 2022This blog breaks down how to decide your labour charges, taking into account some of the core factors you need to consider when deciding your labour charges with added information on VAT and how to present your labour costs on the quote.
Advertising for plumbers: How to market your plumbing businessBlogDecember 16, 2022A beginner's guide to advertising for plumbers, including 7 actionable methods that plumbing business owners can use to better promote their businesses and generate new leads.
Will Anyone At PHEX Chelsea 2022 Recommend Payaca?NewsDecember 6, 2022Once again, Felix is on a mission so see if any customers would recommend Payaca to other tradespeople. This time, he heads to PHEX Chelsea 2022 in search of referrals...
How to start a plumbing business in the UKBlogNovember 22, 2022This blog covers 12 key areas that plumbers need to think about when starting their own business. Including information on registering your business, types of insurance and how to gain funding.
Payaca Wins Clive Holland's 'Product Of The Week'NewsNovember 18, 2022Matt Franklin joins Clive Holland live on FIX Radio to accept the 'Product of the Week' award for Payaca. There is controversy from the start as Clive pronounces the winning product 'pie-aca'...
7 tips to improve customer communication for tradespeopleBlogNovember 3, 2022A look at some top tips tradespeople can use to better manage their customer communication and win more work. Including a look into customer psychology and how to build positive customer relationships.
Who makes more, plumbers or electricians?BlogOctober 28, 2022Exploring how pay varies between electricians and plumbers across 8 major countries and 5 continents with data drawn from current advertised salaries on job sites. Plus a comparison of the two careers and the benefits and cons of each job type.
Which electricians make the most money?BlogOctober 21, 2022An analysis of electricians’ salaries in the UK. Looking at domestic, commercial and industrial electricians and how their pay varies across demographics.
All The Highlights From PHEX Manchester 2022NewsOctober 19, 2022Matt and the team drive North to Old Trafford for PHEX Manchester 2022 and team up once again with heating industry hero Tommy Lee-Zmuda to help tradies boost their business.
Which plumbers make the most money?BlogOctober 11, 2022A breakdown of how different plumbing specialists and demographics get paid based on different factors, such as age and location.
11 tips to make your electricians business more sustainableBlogOctober 3, 2022Follow these 11 tips to make your electrical business more sustainable. Including advice on recycling, using more efficient equipment, educating customers, going paperless with quoting software and further tips to follow.
The Payaca heating accelerator 2.0 : The latest iteration NewsSeptember 29, 2022Introducing the new Payaca heating accelerator, with an introduction to some of the latest features available and how they can help your gas engineering or plumbing business
How to advertise your fencing businessBlogSeptember 27, 2022Learn 16 winning advertising techniques you can use to market your fencing business and grow your customer base, all at a low cost.
7 money-saving tips for trade businesses in 2022BlogSeptember 26, 2022Cost-saving ideas that tradies can use to save money in 2022. Covering 7 top tips, find out how your trade business can increase efficiency and become more cost-efficient.
You wouldn’t believe this builder's response when Queen Elizabeth II served him tea BlogSeptember 20, 2022With the recent passing of the Queen, we recount the little-known story of the late Queen Elizabeth’s priceless interaction with a builder, when she made him a cup of tea.
How material lists and purchase tracking can help your service businessBlogSeptember 13, 2022Taking a look at how payaca material lists and purchase tracking can be used to keep on top of your prices and keep track of what you have purchased for any project; including how Payaca software can save you time and money along the way.
The 13 best trade jobs for women and how they compareBlogSeptember 8, 2022We take a deep dive into 13 of the best trade jobs for women, looking at the total numbers of tradeswomen for each profession, pay differences across genders and opportunities for women in each industry, all based on research from the UK
How to start a pest control business in the UKBlogSeptember 7, 2022An in-depth look at how to get started in pest control, including tips and information on how to get your business up and running in the UK and how to best prepare yourself so that your pest control business is a success.
Get five t-shirts for your team for just one referral NewsAugust 25, 2022A step-by-step guide on how to refer new customers to Payaca, including details on how you can earn 5 customised t-shirts branded to your business
How to manage your material costs for your service businessBlogAugust 22, 2022The costs of materials has reached a 40-year high, that's why we're here to take a look at 7 top tips you can use to save money on your materials and make sure your business stays profitable
Why your service business should increase its prices and how to do itBlogAugust 22, 2022In the current market costs are going up for everyone, we take a look at the reasons you should increase your prices and why you shouldn't fear the impact on your service business
The 16 customer habits most hated by tradesmenBlogAugust 19, 2022In this blog, we look at some of the most frustrating customer habits that every tradesman has to deal with, starting at number 16 and counting down to the worst offender.
8 tips on how to grow your service business according to Mike WinnetBlogAugust 16, 2022A look at Mike’s top 8 tips on how to grow your service business, including advice on how to diversify your revenue stream, improve your marketing at no extra cost and how to build a brand that people trust.
5 benefits of using tradie uniformsBlogAugust 11, 2022We take a look at five of the biggest benefits of using a service uniform for your trade business and how it can help your company. Look out for benefit 5 and find out how your uniform can win you not just homes, but also hearts.
How to calculate heat loss in your homeBlogAugust 4, 2022A look at heat loss calculations and why they are needed when fitting a new heating system in your home - includes a helpful heating calculator designed to make it simple to determine your home's heating efficiency.
The 6 best quoting and invoicing software features for service businessesBlogJuly 28, 2022A tradesman’s guide to the 6 best quoting software features and how they can benefit your service business today
Why your service business needs a website and how to make it a successBlogJuly 28, 2022An in-depth look at why many service businesses are creating websites and some of the best tools available to help you create a website of your own
What is quoting software? A complete guideBlogJuly 22, 2022An explanation of what quoting software is and why the software is popular amongst tradesmen in the service industries
What is CRM for service businesses? and why you need itBlogJuly 21, 2022A look at what CRM is and how it can be used in the service industry to increase sales, manage projects and better communicate with customers
Convert more leads: Why your service business can do betterBlogJuly 13, 2022Find out why your service business is not converting as many leads as it could and how you can convert more leads by investing in the right technology
Electrician job management software: 5 features that benefit your businessBlogJune 10, 2022Find out how 5 of the key features of electrician job management software can boost your business and please your customers.
Payaca at Installer Show 2022NewsMay 19, 2022We’re excited to announce that Payaca will be exhibiting at the Installer Show 2022 on the 21st-23rd of June at the NEC in Birmingham.
HMRC is Making Tax Digital in 2022 - Here's everything you need to knowNewsApril 6, 2022On April 6th 2022, HMRC made big changes to the way all UK businesses need to submit their tax returns. Everything you need to know is in this article. We’ve summarised these changes step-by-step (and the actions you need to take for your business)...
The 6 best heating engineer software tools you should be choosing from in 2022BlogMarch 28, 2022So you want to start using heating engineer software to improve your business, but you don’t know where to start. Well, you’ve come to the right place. This article is here to show you some awesome options and help you choose the right one for your business.
How to Prepare Quotes that Get Accepted - The Ultimate Guide for 2022BlogMarch 10, 2022Are you tired of wasting time on proposals that don't get accepted? Do you want to know how to prepare quotes that get signed off every time? In this guide, we'll show you the ins and outs of using business quoting software to make high converting proposals. Quotes that actually get you the job.
The 8 best business books you can read to improve your trade in 2022BlogMarch 3, 2022You run a trade business and your time is short. But you want to learn how to grow, improve your customer experience and manage your team more effectively. We get it. So we’ve done the groundwork for you.Here’s a hand-picked list of the best books you can read in 2022 to improve your business. So when you do find a few minutes in your day to pick up a book - choose one of these:
Why Payaca is 100x better without financeNewsMarch 2, 2022I first started working on the idea for Payaca back in 2018. I wanted to build a simple quoting app, but there was a key question...
How to boost your field service team's productivity in 6 simple stepsBlogFebruary 24, 2022You already know how to run a great business, and manage your team. So let’s cut to the chase - you want to boost your team’s productivity. Tighten up your processes to make them more efficient. These 6 simple steps are easy to implement. They'll make a huge improvement to the day to day running of your business too.
5 approved ways to get your customers to pay on time (every time) without chasingBlogFebruary 17, 2022Waiting to get paid - we’ve all been there. There’s nothing worse. You check your online banking, refresh your inbox, write (another) text message, then delete it because it feels too desperate... You’ve reached the end of your tether. There’s literally no more tether.
6 key reasons why your service business should take instant card paymentsBlogFebruary 10, 2022Instant card payments are revolutionary. They’ve changed the way we do business and provide plenty of benefits. Yet so many businesses have failed to take advantage. And now, it’s starting to cost them. If this includes your business - you need to read this.And the best part - it only takes a few clicks to set up. Let’s dive straight in with reason #1.
9 proven upsells you can use right now to increase your business profits by 29%BlogFebruary 4, 2022If you're looking for new ways to give your business profits a boost this year, then grab your cuppa and settle in - you’re in exactly the right place. These 9 upsells are bus
Plumbers in the Pub: CRMs, sales automation & customer journeysNewsDecember 24, 2021Matt Franklin CEO Payaca joins Tommy Leezmuda from The Boiler Business Community Facebook Group in their ‘Plumbers in the Pub’ series, Christmas edition!
How to convert more job leadsProduct updateDecember 17, 2021Winning the jobs you deem most valuable to your trade business are competitive, so it’s important to make it easy for your potential customers to pick you.
Calendar and scheduling feature launchProduct updateDecember 3, 2021Our new calendar and scheduling feature means you can now manage your teams time, scheduling events against deals as well as all your other important events.
How to grow your local home improvement companyBlogMay 28, 2021If you’re looking to grow your local home improvement company, introducing job management software could be the key to your success. Here at Payaca, our innovative and easy to use job management software makes growing and running your local home improvement business simpler than ever.
Tips to improve your conversion rateBlogMay 14, 2021Conversions describe enquiries that come through to your business that become paying customers. The process of improving your conversion rate is called conversion rate optimisation. The better your conversion rate, the better your revenue will be! We’ve broken down our top tips to help your business improve its conversion rate:
How to improve your upselling and profitabilityBlogMay 7, 2021Here at Payaca, we’ve put together our best advice on how you can upsell to increase your businesses profitability. Before we dive in, it’s worth understanding exactly what up
Interactive Quote Example for a Building Extension with Payaca App - Builder Quotation SoftwareProduct update