Local Business Blog

How to spot a rogue trader

06/07/2016

Here at Trust Local, we’re dedicated to stopping rogue traders by only allowing reputable traders and businesses to advertise their services in our local online directory and magazine. Checking traders are properly qualified is one way of verifying they are who they say they are, but how else can you spot a rogue trader? The cold caller Reputable local traders are unlikely to knock on . . .

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What can an accountant do for me?

02/06/2016

Whether you run your own business, or want to sort out your personal affairs, there are many ways you can benefit from the services of a good accountant.   What a good accountant can do for business owners Whether you are just setting up your business or thinking of expansion, there are reasons for seeking help from an accountant at different times throughout your company's growth. . . .

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9 Tips to Burglar Proof Your Home In Bristol

01/06/2016

Sadly, most homeowners and apartment dwellers in Bristol and the rest of the UK don’t think about home security until it is too late. Yet if you are serious about protecting yourself and your family, that has to start with your home. There is no need to lock it down like Fort Knox (unless you do happen to have a stock pile of gold) but some basic tactics will go a long way to giving you and . . .

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First Time Buyers Guide To Mortgages

01/06/2016

So, you’re finally doing it. You’ve made the big decision to buy your own house. It’s an exciting prospect but it can be a long road to collecting your keys and there’s much to think about before you hire your removal company. Here’s our quick guide on how to get moving. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU BORROW? Getting a mortgage is not as simple as it used to be. The . . .

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What to look for when hiring an SEO expert

27/05/2016

Search engine optimisation, or SEO, is pivotal to the success of your brand. By achieving higher search rankings, your visibility improves, encouraging more traffic to your website, and potentially higher sales. This may sound simple enough, but mastering the art of effective SEO takes time and skill. If you have neither of these in abundance, hiring an SEO expert maybe your best option. But, w . . .

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Online or offline: where to advertise?

27/05/2016

Like many other industries in the 21st century, advertising is spread across a vast spectrum of platforms covering both the physical and digital realms. In the former, there are more traditional methods of communicating with potential customers, such as billboards, newspaper adverts and leaflets. Essentially, if anything can be produced as a physical object - or if the message is produced on on . . .

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A guide to self-assessment

19/05/2016

If you need to fill out a self-assessment tax return, it can seem like a daunting task, and you might be tempted to put it off. But filling out your tax return doesn't need to be something to fear, and this simple guide will show you how straightforward it is to get on top of your taxes and stop worrying. Who needs to submit a self-assessment tax return? While most UK taxpayers do not ne . . .

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The importance of business referrals and how to get them

04/05/2016

A business referral relates to the process of your satisfied customers recommending you to people they know. In a competitive market, having a business referral system in place is incredibly beneficial, yet firms often don't know how to go about this successfully. Obtaining business referrals There are lots of ways that you can get your customers to refer you to people they know, who cou . . .

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Ashley Thouless Vehicle Repairs

23/04/2016

Currently living in the local area I was originally born in Cheltenham, although raised and educated since primary school age in Thornbury, where I call home and my parents still live. My career as a vehicle mechanic started off in 1998 with an apprenticeship with a local garage. Following successful completion of my apprenticeship I worked for another local garage and then in 2003 took the plu . . .

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Telephone scam reported

10/04/2016

South Gloucestershire Trading Standards would like to remind residents to be wary of unexpected telephone calls. Officers are aware of calls being received by residents in South Gloucestershire where the caller implies they are from the Telephone Preference Service and go on to ask for debit or credit card details. There have been many scams over the years using the organisation’s name . . .

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