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There’s nothing more frustrating and time-consuming than rifling through a messy truck looking for tools. There are so many benefits to organising your truck, from time efficiency to looking professional, there are no drawbacks to sorting it out. Here at Get Stowed, we offer customisation on storage solutions that work around your truck and your […]

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll have seen us sharing some of our favourite vans. They each have their unique benefits, and we love creatingGet Stowed storage units for them. Because we just can’t get enough of them, we thought we would bring them together in one blog so you can compare them sid

Now is a great time to be running a trade business – even with the challenging economic climate, many tradespeople are now busier than ever. If you’re considering taking your business to the next level and scaling up in 2023, here are eight things you need to think about. Prepare for growth This is one

With a new year comes new opportunities and challenges for small businesses. As trade business owners, we need to be ready to evolve in order to succeed in an economic climate which is difficult for everyone. Those adaptive skills we developed over the pandemic are going to come in handy now when creative solutions are

As the festive period draws to a close, many people are getting back to work and trying to get back into the regular routine. For many self-employed people, however, the festive break might not have been that much of a break! The uncertainty of self-employed life means many of us are unwilling to turn down

With Christmas on the horizon, the organised among you will already be wondering what presents to get for their loved ones. Finding the perfect gift that shows you really know and understand someone can be tricky (and a lot of pressure!). So if there’s a tradesperson in your life that you want to show some

Running a trade business is often rewarding and enjoyable work, where you’re master of your own destiny, excelling in your chosen skill, and going to new places meeting new people. No job is without its challenges though! So here are five of the most frustrating things we’ve discovered about running a trade business. 1. The

Have you ever felt frustrated by the frantic search for tools? Or taken one look at the mess in your van and shut the door to escape the chaos? Then this may be the blog for you. Thanks to sophisticated brain scanners and some other cool tools, Princeton University Neuroscience Institute has found that our

A little while ago, we shared some advice for keeping your tools safe from thieves. But if you’re running a trade business, it’s not just your tools you need to protect. Here are some more ways you can protect yourself and your livelihood. 1) Clarify expectations Do you ask clients to sign a contract before

In many ways, there’s never been a better time to start a trade business. Demand for most trades, particularly builders, plumbers, carpenters and electricians, is huge right now, and many independent businesses are seeing their calendars booked out months and months in advance. Sure, rising fuel and materials costs have put a bit of a