Business Builder

We’ve teamed up with experienced trade business owners and industry experts to bring you the Howdens Business Builder – a free hub packed with practical advice to help you grow your business. From demonstrating how to get new clients or price jobs effectively, to getting invoice advice and building your brand, it’s all here – and it’s built around what really works. It’s from the trade, for the trade. You can also explore our trade services, accounts, and promotions, which are all designed to help you thrive – because when you succeed, we do, too.

Britain's got a trade skills gap crisis. Construction companies are crying out for new talent, but starting a trade business can feel overwhelming. So, where do you even begin? Well, start here. Our Business Builder platform offers free advice from experienced tradespeople who know exactly what it's like to start from zero. Get their real-world advice, learn from their early mistakes, and turn the skills shortage into your business success.

Business Builder Series

Whether you're looking to start a new business or already have one, running a trade business can be tricky. To help you build something worthwhile, we cover the basics – from knowing how to invoice to getting savvy on social media. Each topic will advise on best practices and how to run things correctly to set you up for success.

HOW TO PRICE A JOB

GROW A TRADE BUSINESS

GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA

HOW AND WHEN TO INVOICE

Why Choose Us

We know trade professionals have the expertise to install our products to a high standard, which is why we only sell to the trade. As the UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier, our customers trust us to deliver quality goods from local stock at the best local price, so they choose us when growing their business.

Cash and credit trade accounts are available, while trade services, like online account management and our free design and planning service at every depot, will make the day job easy. We also offer confidential pricing, regular promotions, and price matching on like-for-like quotes, so you remain competitive for your customers.