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What It Takes to Market Your Business through Emails

18/07/2019
Marketing is critical for the success of a business. It makes sure that the target customers are aware of what your business has to offer and also highlight the uniqueness of the business. Marketing has evolved a lot and there are a lot of marketing platforms available. It is important that marketing platforms are chosen wisely. Make sure that you choose a marketing platform that is best suited . . .

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Why you should always shop around for goods and services

16/07/2019
Sometimes it is easier to just stick with what you know.  The thought of the hassle involved in switching suppliers or investigating lots of different options can feel like too much work.  However, a little investigation and shopping around can pay dividends when you are trying to find the best deal.  This isn’t always necessarily about finding the cheapest option but more abo . . .

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What are your consumer rights?

28/05/2019
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is a huge document running to over one hundred pages, but what are the headline rights your need to be aware of when buying goods and services? When are you entitled to a refund? If goods are faulty and they were purchased from a UK based seller then you have a right to ask for it to be repaired or receive a full refund.  You can get that refund up to 30 day . . .

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Free tools to help you run your small business

29/01/2019
When you are part of a small business you end up taking responsibility for many aspects of the company.  You may oversee the business admin, the marketing for the company or run the social media channels. It is important that you project the right professional image whilst keeping an eye on costs.  So, what free tools are there available to help? Trello If you need a way to manage . . .

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How to find a trusted business

11/12/2018
When you need an expert how do you know who to call?  With so many suppliers available how can you decide who to trust? Check them out with Trust Local! Trust Local is here to provide fully vetted and qualified businesses.  We undertake all the checks so you don’t have to.  This directory is full of trusted traders and our website www.trust-local.co.uk contains more info . . .

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How Changes to the MOT Affect You

09/08/2018
20 May 2018 saw the introduction of tough new changes to the MOT test in the UK which will mostly affect older diesel cars. This guide explains everything you need to know about the test so you can be informed before you take your car to the garage and hopefully avoid any unpleasant surprises.  Diesel changes  One of the main changes is much harder tests for diesel cars in response t . . .

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What to look for and what to avoid to get the best tradesperson for your job

14/12/2017
Sometimes, a home improvement, repair or gardening job is just too big to do yourself and you need to hire a local tradesperson. However, it can be difficult to find a reliable, thorough and professional person, as tradespeople who sound confident at first can later let you down.   Here’s some good and bad signs to look out for so you don’t hire a cowboy:   What t . . .

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Doing renovations? You need a reliable electrician

14/12/2017
With so many electronic items in every house in the UK, it's no surprise that at some point you'll need to hire an electrician or electrical engineer to do some work in your home. In the average home, you might need to call out an electrician once a year at most for a few hours - but if you're in the middle of renovating a house, you'll find yourself needing an electrician you can . . .

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What to look for and what to avoid to get the best tradesperson for your job

02/10/2017
Sometimes, a home improvement, repair or gardening job is just too big to do yourself and you need to hire a local tradesperson. However, it can be difficult to find a reliable, thorough and professional person, as tradespeople who sound confident at first can later let you down.   Here’s some good and bad signs to look out for so you don’t hire a cowboy:   What t . . .

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Top qualities to look for in a tradesperson

01/09/2017
It is not always easy to find a good tradesperson. You may have been burned in the past by a cowboy or you may be reluctant to just go on other people’s opinions. Depending on the work you are looking to get done, the value could be high, so it is important to hire someone who is right for the job. If you want to ensure you make the right choice, there are some qualities you should look out . . .

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