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Women Installers Together Conference

Join us at the annual WIT conference on 4th July at the London Metropolitan University.

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Gloucester Opening Week

Our shiny new Gloucester Trade Counter opens on Tuesday 30 May!

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Bedford Opening Week

Our shiny new Bedford Trade Counter opens on Monday 22 May!

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5 Tips for Tradespeople to Improve Mental Health

With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, our partner Powered Now will explore in this blog the unique challenges that tradespeople face when it comes to mental health, and offer some tips for how they can prioritise their well-being.

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What’s changing with CE Marking?

You may well have spotted the CE mark on products before but perhaps not given it much thought. In this article we’ll cover what the CE mark is, how it’s been affected by Brexit and what it means for you.

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Meet the Gloucester Team!

Meet the team getting ready to launch our new trade counter in Gloucester at the end of May!

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Stress Awareness Month: Band of Builders expands service support

Check out this guest blog from Band of Builders that talks about their new platform service and how you can access it.

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State of the Trade Survey 2022

The 17th Williams State of the Trade survey of 2022 finds that despite weathering the Covid crisis, the impact of the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues and an uncertain domestic economy was felt by tradespeople across the board. Read our State of the Trade Survey 2022.

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International Women’s Day 2023

This International Women’s Day we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful women at Williams and their achievements.

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Books to boost your business

Aaron McLeish, Author of The Quote Handbook, speaks about one of his most recommended books for plumbing and heating business owners.

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How to go about hiring an apprentice

Want to pass on your skills and inspire the next generation of industry talent, whilst getting support on the job? In this blog, we’ll share how to go about getting an apprentice and how it can benefit you and your business.

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Williams Named 68th Best Company To Work For

We’re kicking off 2023 by celebrating our placement within the Top 100 Best Companies to work for the fourth year running. Placing 68th overall, Williams is now recognised as one of the UK’s Top 75 Best Large Companies and one of Retail’s Top 10 Best Companies to work for.

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