The Powered Now Blog

This is where we share updates from across the trade industry, along with tips, ideas, and lessons we’ve learned from working with thousands of trade businesses every day.

Stay up to date

Our Newest Posts

Making Tax Digital

26 Mar 2026

MTD IT Isn’t the Point. Running a Better Business Is!

MTD IT Isn’t the Point. Running a Better Business Is!...

Dan Hall

Making Tax Digital

26 Mar 2026

MTD is Coming For Tradespeople – and Your Accountant Can’t Do It All For You

MTD is Coming For Tradespeople – and Your Accountant Can’t...

Dan Hall

Making Tax Digital

26 Mar 2026

MTD Myths Busted: What Every Tradesperson Actually Needs to Know

MTD Myths Busted: What Every Tradesperson Actually Needs to Know...

Dan Hall

Find exactly what you need

Browse the archive

Articles & Advice, Company Updates, Product Updates

12 Days of Christmas Day – 1 & 2 Winners

‘Tis the Season of Giving! Powered Now’s 12 Days of...

Dan Hall

4 Dec 2024

Trade News

Protect Your Tools, Protect Your Livelihood: Free Toolmarking Event in London!

Tool theft is a HUGE problem in the UK. Did...

Dan Hall

24 Nov 2024

Company Updates, Product Updates, Trade News

Powered Now user The Gas Expert Shoaib Crowned Installer of the Year!

Big news from the On The Tools Awards! Shoaib Awan,...

Dan Hall

22 Nov 2024

Trade News

Heat Pump Week: NAPIT Highlights Skills Gap

The UK’s first-ever Heat Pump Week (23rd-29th September) brought the...

Dan Hall

4 Nov 2024

Trade News

Napit Reacts to UK Government’s Budget Announcement

The UK government’s recent Budget announcement has sparked a mixed...

Dan Hall

4 Nov 2024

Articles & Advice, Trade News

Amendment 4: Key Developments in Electrical Standards

The electrical industry is a dynamic field, always evolving to...

Dan Hall

4 Nov 2024

Trade News

UK Tradesperson Shortage Threatens Housing and Net-Zero Goals

The UK is facing a critical shortage of multiskilled tradespeople,...

Dan Hall

2 Oct 2024

Company Updates, Trade News

Powered Now at PHEX North! ⚽️

Fresh off the heels of a fantastic PHEX South, the...

Dan Hall

2 Oct 2024

Company Updates, Trade News

Powered Now Meets: EPH Controls @ PHEX South

Innovative Heating Solutions from EPH Controls: Insights from PHEX South

...

Dan Hall

18 Sep 2024

The guides everyone uses

Most Popular

Making Tax Digital

26 Mar 2026

MTD IT Isn’t the Point. Running a Better Business Is!

MTD IT Isn’t the Point. Running a Better Business Is! There’s a lot of noise right now about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). Deadlines, quarterly submissions, HMRC this, compliance that. For most tradespeople, the gut reaction is the same – great, more...

Dan Hall

Articles & Advice

The tricky ones, when customers turn bad

Problem customers can go a long way to spoiling your...

Dan Hall

23 Apr 2019

Articles & Advice

5 tips for installers to reduce stress when running a business

There are lots of reasons for starting a businesses and...

Dan Hall

17 Apr 2019

Articles & Advice, Trade News

What’s this “Connected Home” and “Internet of Things” all about?

Technology has transformed our world. Field trades companies aren’t exempt...

Dan Hall

28 Mar 2019

Join Our Newsletter

Practical tips, exclusive offers, and insights to help trades run more profitable businesses.

Everything you need to
run your trade business

Start your free trial to experience the difference today

14-day trial, no card required

The all in one job management software to help keep all your back-end admin tasks in one central place.

Reviews

Powered Now © 2026, All rights reserved.

Save Up To 65%! Plans From Just £10/Month.