Business Advice for Welders

Useful support for welding businesses on financial management, marketing and the latest welding technologies

Business Advice
Blog: Should you take on a welding apprentice in 2024?

Blog: Should you take on a welding apprentice in 2024?

We answer your questions about apprenticeships and how they could benefit your welding business
The many ways to buy from BOC

Blog: The many ways to buy from BOC

We know that our customers like to shop with us at any time and in the way that best suits them. Discover the many ways to buy from BOC
A chat with Bob Eden, Manufacturing Specialist

Blog: A chat with Bob Eden, Manufacturing Specialist

Our Manufacturing Specialists help customers to get the most out of their gases and equipment. Bob Eden filled us in on his important role
Reduce costs by reducing your welding defects

Blog: The Efficiency Series - Reduce Costs by Reducing Your Welding Defects

In the latest in the Efficiency Series, we find out how reducing welding defects can improve your overall profitability
Clair Greenwood, eCommerce Manager

A chat with Clair Greenwood, eCommerce Manager

More customers than ever are choosing to buy online. We spent time with Clair Greenwood, our eCommerce Manager, to find out why
Extending the Life of Your Gas Equipment

Blog: The Efficiency Series - Extending the Life of Your Gas Equipment

Keep on top of your equipment maintenance and safety checks to get more value from your gas equipment
30 minutes with Michael Stewart

Blog: 30 Minutes with: Michael Stewart, Gas & Gear Manager - Wembley

What are our customers’ most commonly asked questions? We sat down with Michael Stewart to find out
How to Choose the Right Shielding Gas and Flow Rate

Blog: The Efficiency Series - How to Choose the Right Shielding Gas and Flow Rate

Improve your welding productivity and achieve faster welds, fewer defects and a better-quality finish
Blog Digitalising cylinder management giving you greater control

Blog: Digitalising cylinder management giving you greater control

Find out how BOC's cloud-based solutions are helping customers cut time and resources when managing their gases
Guide: The Re:Work Toolkit for manufacturing businesses

Guide: The Re:Work Toolkit for manufacturing businesses

Bringing together information, ideas and practical advice to upgrade your efficiency and accelerate success in 2021
Blog: Acetylene – Five ways it can boost your business

Blog: Acetylene – Five ways it can boost your business

From higher productivity to cheaper gas bills, acetylene's versatility can help to boost your business
An oxygen gas regulator

Blog: Rental or deposit? Why your business could benefit from renting

If you've never considered renting your gas cylinders before, here are five ways your business could benefit
Blog: Seven ways to promote your welding company on social media

Blog: Seven ways to promote your welding company on social media

Understand how to make the best of the opportunities available to promote your business via social media
Video: Effectively managing cylinder stock

Video: Effectively managing cylinder stock

Watch this video for helpful advice and tips on how to keep track of your cylinder stock
Close-up of a welder, dressed in protective equipment, welding

Blog: Upskilling your welders? How to get traction on the shop floor

Your welders need continuous training in new processes and technologies. What are the key steps to getting staff buy-in to process change?

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Blog: How to Get Your Team to Buy into Your Safety Culture

How is health and safety viewed in your business? Read our five tips to help place safety at the heart of your operations
How to Choose the Right Shielding Gas and Flow Rate

Blog: The Efficiency Series - How to Choose the Right Shielding Gas and Flow Rate

Improve your welding productivity and achieve faster welds, fewer defects and a better-quality finish
Blog: Are you using the right shielding gases?

Blog: Are you using the right shielding gases?

As competition continues to tighten, finding some extra margin in any element of your business becomes ever more important. One approach is to rethink your processes
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Blog: Which cylinder is right for me?

Find out why choosing the right gas cylinder can help you save time, money and space in your workshop.
Tips for a better weld

Download: Tips for a better weld

Find out more about some of the more common welding problems that you may experience, such as spatter and porosity, and how to avoid them to achieve a better weld.
An Introduction to MAG Welding

Video Playlist: An Introduction to MAG Welding

This video series focuses on MAG welding, offering tips to help you weld safely, get the best possible results and save you time and money.
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Tools: Welding Gas Finder

Try our welding gas selector tool to help you find the right gas for the job in a hassle free and efficient way