Plumbers expect to see improved business prospects in 2013, with the majority (90%) expecting their business to grow by up to 15% this year, according to research conducted by business software and services provider Sage UK.

"This is where technology can really help make life easier. There are a variety of tools specially designed to simplify the management of accounts and finances and I’d urge any busy self-employed person, sole trader or sub-contractor to take a look at things like our free Sage Record Keeper mobile app or Sage One Cashbook software.”