Category: Business advice
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Local SEO for tradespeople, contractors, and home improvement companies
As you know, being a tradesperson requires you to be out and about meeting and working with people every day. After all of that, where’s the time to think about digital marketing? It can be tricky to prioritise but a performing website can really help you to boost the amount of business you bring in.…
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Admin tips and tools to make marketing easier
A tradesperson’s job can seem never-ending at times. You’re completing trades work, sorting out business admin and focusing on providing great customer service. That means marketing your business can sometimes creep further and further down your priority list. However, effective marketing will attract new customers, which is important to keep your business going and growing.…
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Important admin deadlines for small businesses
From tax to payroll, there are plenty of important admin deadlines that you need to be aware of as a small business owner. This is especially important for certain financial responsibilities, as you may have to pay fines or penalties if you miss any deadlines! Avoid any penalties due to missed deadlines, by adding the…
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How to grow your trades business
Demand for tradespeople is still very high. UK homeowners that re-evaluated their housing priorities during the coronavirus pandemic are enjoying the post-lockdown opportunity to transform their homes to meet their changing needs. To help ambitious tradespeople make the most of this demand, here are some top trades business growth tips. “This is boom time, gold…
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5 ways to protect yourself from tool theft
Having your tools stolen is one of the most common setbacks that a tradesperson can experience. In 2020, tool theft cost tradespeople £17.5 million in London alone, according to a new study by Herts Tools. There are plenty of security measures that will make your van less likely to be broken into, but there are…
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Top 5 digital tools to beat business admin
Business admin is one of those tasks that seems simple at first. But, it can quickly snowball into a time-consuming and repetitive process that takes you away from doing your trades work. By using digital tools to complete your business admin, you’ll save time, help your business run more efficiently and reduce the risk of…
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How online reviews help tradespeople win more work
Did you know that 88% of people trust online reviews just as much as personal recommendations (according to Search Engine Land)? As a tradesperson, customer reviews of your business have never been more important for winning new work. Lots of people search for tradespeople online, and they use reviews to help them choose the right…
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Why you should look into switching van insurance policies
Once you’ve secured a good van insurance policy, you might be tempted to stick with it to avoid extra admin work. However, taking that approach could lose you money! Research done in February 2021 by Compare the Market and Consumer Intelligence has found that 50% of customers could save up to £256.41 on average, just…
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Social media marketing: A quickstart guide for tradespeople
For some of your potential customers, your social media presence is the deciding factor when choosing between hiring you or one of your competitors. Get started with social media marketing for your business by reading 10 expert tips from our Social Media Manager, Sarah, below. 1. Start with a social media marketing plan Consistency is…