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Virtual Assistants for Trades Business Owners – Get Your Evenings Back

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  Virtual Assistants for Trades Business Owners – Get Your Evenings Back Working All Day on the Tools… Then All Night on the Admin? If you’re a carpenter, electrician, or plumber in the UK , this probably feels uncomfortably familiar. Your day starts early. You’re on the road, tools loaded, heading to jobs. You’re solving problems, meeting clients, working with your hands, and delivering quality work. The phone buzzes constantly — missed calls, WhatsApps, emails — but you can’t stop every five minutes without falling behind on the job. By the time you get home, you’re exhausted. You grab some food, sit down “just for a moment”… and then open your laptop. Quotes still need sending. Invoices need chasing. Messages need replying to. Bookkeeping is overdue. Your website hasn’t been updated in months. Marketing? You’ll “get to that” when things slow down — but they never do. Before you know it, it’s late. Tomorrow is another full day on the tools. And the cycle starts again. ...
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BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR TRADIES



Welcome to the Business School for Tradies — a no-nonsense space where self-employed tradespeople can learn the basics of running a smarter, more profitable business.

If you're great with your hands but want help getting your head around the digital side of business — this is for you. Simple lessons, short videos, and real-world advice from someone who's been there, got the work boots to prove it.

All of this is free to access — and if you like it, you can support the tutorials or sign up for our in-depth courses later via BlueWood Pro Learning Hub.

🎓 Want to take it further? We're building full courses for tradies covering everything from online quoting systems to setting up Google Workspace and Zoho CRM tools. Coming soon at BlueWood Pro Learning Hub.

📘 Learning Path: Start Here

  1. Start Here: What's a Tradie Business Anyway?
  2. How to Think Like a Business Owner (Even If You’re a One-Man Band)
  3. 5 Key Functions Every Trades Website Needs
  4. Setting Up a Google Account for Business
  5. Google Chrome Profiles and Why They Matter
  6. Google Workspace: The Digital Toolbelt
  7. Intro to CRM: Keeping Track of Clients and Enquiries
  8. Pricing and Estimating Jobs the Smart Way
  9. Should I Be a Sole Trader or a Ltd Company?
  10. When (and How) to Hire a VA or Admin Help


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All content is provided as a guide only — always do your own research and seek professional advice where needed.

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