If I asked most trades business owners why they lost a job, I’d usually hear the same answer. “The customer went with somebody cheaper.” Sometimes that’s true. But after working with trades businesses for 10+ years, I’ve seen plenty of examples where the cheapest quote didn’t win. I’ve also seen businesses charging significantly more than […]
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Let’s be honest. Most Meta ad campaigns are a bit sh*t. Not because Facebook and Instagram don’t work, or targeting is broken, and definitely not because “paid social is dead” like some marketers love telling everyone every few years. The problem is much simpler. Most trades spend all their time thinking about the advert and
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AI Is Already in Your World Whether you’re actively using AI in your business or not, you’ve definitely heard about it – maybe in the pub, on the radio, or through industry newsletters. From ChatGPT (used by over 800 million people weekly) to the features being built into sales platforms and job management tools, AI is everywhere
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Why email marketing is vital for tradesmen As a tradesman, you might think that marketing (or email marketing for that matter) is not essential for you to grow your business. After all, we constantly hear, from tradespeople like yourself that word-of-mouth referrals and repeat customers are the backbone of your businesses. This is true, and
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So you’re looking for job management software? You’ve probably ended up here because you’re looking for the best job management software for your business. As a tradesman, you are probably tired of the daily (or maybe not as daily as it should be) grind of managing your jobs, scheduling appointments, tracking materials, progress, and your
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Why do tradesmen need to focus on marketing? Tradesmen marketing, you’ve probably heard the term. As a Tradesmen, you play a critical role in our society, providing essential services such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, window and door installation, building projects and more! While being skilled in your trade is essential for your success and
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Reviews… what’s all the fuss about? As a tradesman in the UK, reputation is everything. You rely heavily on word of mouth and customer referrals to keep our businesses thriving. However, in today’s digital age, it’s no longer enough to rely solely on verbal recommendations (as you’ve probably realised). Online reviews have become a critical
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These regulations were mainly the provision of using a thermally better type of glass that would help the UK reduce its carbon emissions and comply with new worldwide agreements. Window installers were faced with having to register all their installations with their local area building control which would be costly and time-consuming. The Glass and
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These are excellent for those in the trade hoping to learn, network and gather as much insight as possible into the changing trends of this huge industry. With exhibitions, workshops, live speakers and the best of the best bringing forward their latest innovations, a construction or building conference will provide you with unmatched insight into
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Once upon a time, we kept those thick yellow books stuffed into a drawer. The Yellow Pages were a staple for finding people, businesses, contact information, and more. However, we have now gone from those hefty books to the internet. Everything we used to search for, dog-eared or highlighted, can now be found on directory
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