September is Self-Improvement Month. No, keep reading! We’re not going to direct you to a mountain of self-help books. This month marks a transitional period, with the end of summer and the start of the last financial quarter. So, it’s the perfect time for tradespeople to think about self-improvement, too! Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, builder, or any other skilled tradesperson, ongoing training is crucial to growing your business. Read on to discover three reasons tradespeople should keep learning.
Why Bother with Training?
You might think you already know your trade. But no matter how experienced you are, there’s always something new to learn – keeping up with the latest regulations, innovative tools, or techniques to make your job easier. Keeping your skills sharp benefits your business and builds trust with clients. They’ll feel confident knowing you’re staying on top of industry trends and standards.
Three reasons tradespeople should keep learning:
1: Helps to Justify Price Increases
We all know that raising your rates can feel awkward, but ongoing training is one way to justify those price increases. Taking a new course, learning advanced skills, or earning additional certifications offers more value to your customers. When clients see that you’ve invested in keeping your skills up to date, they’re more likely to understand why your rates have increased.
2: Boosts Client Confidence
Keeping up with training shows your clients you’re trustworthy and serious about your trade. We don’t need to tell you how important safety is in your industry. However, it’s not just about keeping the regulatory bodies happy. Your clients also want to know that the people working on their home or business follow the latest safety guidelines. If you can demonstrate your commitment to regular training, they’ll feel reassured that you know how to do the job correctly and safely.
3: Stand Out from the Crowd
It’s a competitive market out there. If you’re the plumber or electrician regularly updating your skills, you’re already a step ahead of the competition. You’ll be able to offer more services, solve tricky problems faster, and give your customers the peace of mind that they’re working with a true professional. Plus, it gives you something to brag about on your website or social media (just saying).
How to Get Started with Self-Improvement:
Self-improvement doesn’t have to mean enrolling in a full-time course or spending a fortune. It could be as simple as attending a workshop, completing a short online course, or shadowing a fellow tradesperson to learn something new.
Some of your equipment suppliers or manufacturers might also offer affordable training sessions, so look for those opportunities.
Also, do take a look at Marvel Training. This fantastic company offers a wide selection of online training at really great prices. They cover everything from health and safety courses to how to use Facebook in your business! The Electrical Safety course is a great example of how to upskill easily and affordably, offering insight into essential practices and procedures to ensure your safety when working with electricity, all for just £35!
So, as you go about your busy September, think about how you can invest in your skills. Whether learning something new or fine-tuning your skills, ongoing development is good for business, and your clients will notice the difference!
You can rest assured that you don’t need to learn how to take care of the books! Because we can do that for you. We specialise in reliable, cost-effective and jargon-free bookkeeping for trade businesses. Let’s talk about how we can help you.