FOR UK TRADES BUSINESSES
FOR UK TRADES BUSINESSES
Sound familiar?
👎 What it costs you
✔️ Constant calls & WhatsApps while you're on-site
👎 Lost jobs you could have won
✔️ Estimates & invoices slipping through the cracks
👎 Evenings lost to paperwork
✔️ Chasing late payments (awkward & time-sucking)
👎 Cashflow stress from slow collections
✔️ Website, reviews & Google Business Profile left idle
👎 Marketing that never gains momentum
✔️ Too many software tools, none of them connected
👎 IT frustration
We've lived this. Conrad is a qualified carpenter & joiner who built BlueWood Office so fellow tradies don't have to battle office admin alone.
Our team coordinates ICT, Admin, Bookkeeping and Marketing as one system - with clear hand-offs and weekly reporting.
✅ Setups that actually stick (Google + Zoho stack)
✅ Admin support that understands and respects your on-site reality
✅ Cashflow - first proactive bookkeeping
✅ Simple, consistent lead-gen you'll actually sustain
🛠️🪚 You handle the tools - let us handle the office. 💻
One Team, Not one VA
Specialists across ICT, Admin - Customer Services, Bookkeeping & Marketing, coordinated for you.
✅ No juggling freelancers
✅ Clear SOPs and hand-offs
✅ Regular activity report
Built on Tools You Know
Google Workspace + Zoho for a connected affordable software stack.
✅ Bookings with deposits
✅ CRM pipeline for estimates → jobs
✅ Automated review requests from the right clients
Cashflow & KPIs
We focus on money in, not just tidy books.
✅ Aged debt chasing
✅ Monthly P&L snapshots
✅ Leads → Jobs → Revenue tracking
Step 2 - Plug In
We set up your workflows and run your ICT, Admin, Bookkeeping & Marketing.
Step 3 - Grow
You focus on quality work while we drive bookings, cashflow & reporting.
Delivered by
🔗 BlueWood Office Team
🎲 Single VA
🔍 DIY / In-house
Coverage
🔗 ICT + Admin + Bookkeeping + Marketing
🎲 Admin-heavy: gaps in ICT/finance/marketing
🔍 Depends on your time/skills
Coordination
🔗 One plan, weekly reporting, SOPs
🎲 Task-by-task
🔍 Low (pulled to site work)
Cashflow focus
🔗 Deposits, debt chasing, KPI dashboard
🎲 Varies
🔍 Often delayed
Scalability
🔗 Add hours/capacity fast
🎲 Limited to one person, no sickness and holiday cover
🔍 Hire & manage people
Total cost
🔗 Lower than one full-time hire
🎲 Level, but limited scope
🔍 Highest (salary + overhead)
Running a trades business means wearing many hats. From invoicing to marketing, it's easy to get bogged down in paperwork and disconnected software.
Just like a Rubik’s Cube, running a trades business can feel like a jumble of moving parts. But when you get your ICT systems sorted properly, everything (Admin, Bookkeeping, Marketing) clicks into place.
Based on our F-Smart-F Framework, let’s build your business from the inside out.
With BlueWood Office, you don’t need to juggle separate platforms or freelancers. We act as your integrated back-office team. Think of us as your Office Hub — ONE TEAM managing all the moving parts.
Our "All-in-ONE Office Solution" connects five core business departments:
ICT
Admin
Bookkeeping
Marketing
HR
🔨Why we bring these 5 departments together into One Team:
🤖 Better than relying on 1 VA (Virtual Assistant)
🧩 Easier than managing 5 separate companies
👷♂️ Built for trades, not corporates
⏱️ A few hours a week to get repeatable office tasks done
💰 Frees you up to do more higher paying work and earn more
Join BlueWood Office - here’s what you gain:
✅ One Team Lead - backed by multiple experts (not just one Virtual Assistant!)
✅ Reduced complexity
✅ Lower stress levels
✅ Room to grow and scale your trade business
✅ More "free" time More time for higher-value work (Read Blog Post)
👷♂️ A small team of pros who get trades – we speak your language
⚡ Faster results – we do this stuff every day, not once in a blue moon
🤝 Support that actually cares if your business grows
⏳ Time back in your week to focus on the real work (not chasing invoices)
🧠 Smart systems to cut the chaos and boost your profits
🔄 Flexible help – ramp up or down as your workload changes
🧰 Full cover from ICT to admin, marketing, and HR
📬 Regular updates so you always know what’s going on
🛠️ Delegating made easy – we help you hand things over without the headache
🔍 Experience from helping other trades – plugged straight into your business
Our team is here to help simplify your business and set you up for success. Contact us today to learn how we can help your trades business.
Everything you need to effectively streamline and simply transform your business
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Ready to streamline your business? See how we'll simplify and organise your business systems.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How fast can we start?
Discovery within a week. Build package typically starts right after - timelines confirmed on the consultation.
Is there a long-term contract?
Setup is a fixed fee. Maintenance is quarterly. Scale hours up as needed.
Data security?
We use least-privilege access, password managers and shared drives. Off boarding is part of our SOPs (standard operating procedures).
Who does the work?
A coordinated BlueWood team (ICT, Admin, Bookkeeping, Marketing). One point of contact, one plan.
What about pricing?
Build is a fixed setup fee. Maintain & Grow are quarterly based on scope. See the current pricing page.
What if I already have systems in place?
No problem. We’ll either work with your current setup or help tidy it up if needed. Our goal is to make things easier.
Can you work with my existing Office Admin?
Yes! We support and complement your Office Admin — not replace them. We fill in gaps, streamline systems, and provide backup when needed.
How do we communicate?
We’re flexible — WhatsApp, Google Meet, phone, email. We set regular check-ins and stay available in between. If you have a team, we’ll set up shared channels to stay aligned.
Let's identify your top three time-thieves and show you a plan to remove them - fast.
Let's Connect
✍️🤳 STEP 1
Tell Us About Your Business via the Enquiry Form.
We'll review your info and, if needed, arrange a quick consultation call.
Additional info/photos/images/videos can be emailed.
🫱 STEP 2
Based on your requirements, we'll propose the most suitable starting package - usually ICT, followed by Admin, Bookkeeping or Marketing.
See our Pricing for details.
🤝 STEP 3
You're happy to go ahead and get your business sorted.
On receipt of a £70 deposit your service is confirmed.
💪 STEP 4
We Get to Work delivering your services efficiently and professionally.
We'll keep you in the loop with regular updates.
Monthly services are paid in advance, with any extras billed hourly if agreed.
🌟 STEP 5
Review & Refine
We’ll request your feedback via a quick online form or video chat.
We aim for long-term partnerships, so your input helps us keep improving.
See our Google Reviews.
You don’t have to do it all alone. With BlueWood Office in your corner, you’ll have the systems and support to take your business further — without burning out.
📞 Enquire Now
We’ll look at where you’re at and show you what’s possible.