The Systems Handbook

Running a plumbing and heating business isn't easy - but it can be easier.

With years of experience as a top-level accountant and consultant to P&H businesses across the UK, Aaron McLeish has witnessed mistakes and successes, seen what works and what really doesn't, and gained a unique perspective on the P&H industry. Coupled with his background in business and finance, Aaron has the insights needed to help business owners run a smooth and profitable P&H firm - and he's not pulling any punches when it comes to sharing them.

The Systems Handbook is a comprehensive guide on how to run your business. With a focus on the P&H industry and the particular needs of engineers-turned-entrepreneurs, Aaron digs deep into the nitty-gritty of what makes a business work, from the early thoughts of considering your vision and personal goals, through to the fine nuances of dealing with pricing and cashflow or the particular difficulties of building and scaling a business built on solid foundations. Aaron has seen it all and is here to help make sure you avoid as many of the pitfalls as possible - and learn as much as you can from the ones you inevitably trip into.

With an accessible way of talking, thorough applied examples that take the reader on a journey of business growth, and guest insights from some of the industry's powerhouses, Aaron presents the business of business in an easily digestible way that's honest and effective.

A deep dive into the world of plumbing and heating businesses, The Systems Handbook is an invaluable companion for anyone moving from being on-the-tools to being a successful business owner. By the end, you will be invigorated, keen to drive forward with your business, and equipped with the key understanding you need to make more profit and balance your personal life.