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Building a network of support to help your small business

Building a network of support to help your small business
11/12/2018
When you run a small business, you may not have a lot of interaction with others during the day.  Rather than working in a large office full of colleagues you might work remotely.  Building up a network of support is not all about selling.   Having a support group of people you can talk to about your business can help you grow and succeed.  Find events that suit you . . .

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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

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

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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5 tips for hiring a reputable tradesperson

5 tips for hiring a reputable tradesperson
18/07/2017
Hiring a tradesman can be an incredibly stressful process. It's tough to sort the reputable ones from the cowboys and it's equally hard knowing which quote to go for. There are many great tradesmen out there and the tips in this post can help you to ensure a hassle free process.   1. Be specific about your needs   Even great tradesmen will struggle to fulfil your need . . .

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Find the perfect tradesperson for that tricky problem!

Find the perfect tradesperson for that tricky problem!
19/05/2017
Broken tap, leaky pipe, broken bannister… these are just a few of the problems you face as a homeowner. When something goes wrong in your property, you want to ensure that it is rectified as quickly as possible. That means finding a tradesman to carry out the work at short notice and to the high standard you deserve.   Easier said than done, right?   Too many homeowner . . .

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The importance of online reviews

The importance of online reviews
03/05/2017
Trusting an independent tradesperson can be difficult, some television shows have made the fear that you could get ripped off far worse than the actual reality of it. Being conned into giving your hard earned money away is heart-breaking, but most traders are honest, hardworking and want to do the best job they possibly can for you.   While that is the case, there is of course a differe . . .

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Print vs online – directories offer best of both worlds

Print vs online – directories offer best of both worlds
12/04/2017
Directories - one of those inventions which simply makes things easier and saves time. Instead of scrambling around for the details of a local tradesman, service provider or venue, we can quickly scan a directory and in no time at all be blessed with a list of different options, with contact details alongside them.   Directories have come a long way over the last two decades or so, and . . .

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5 reasons to use network events to find the right tradesperson

5 reasons to use network events to find the right tradesperson
14/03/2017
When it comes to getting work done in or around your home, it is imperative that you find the right person – one who you can trust to get on with the job and do it well. If you have ever seen the programme Cowboy Builders, you will have a good idea of how costly it can be to hire the wrong person. There are all sorts of horror stories about tradespeople who start a job, take the money and ne . . .

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Don't hire a tradesman without asking these 5 crucial questions

Don't hire a tradesman without asking these 5 crucial questions
02/03/2017
When you contact a tradesman from Trust Local you'll have the peace of mind of knowing they've already been background checked. But asking these five crucial questions means you'll have a clear idea of the cost and quality of their work. 1. Can you give me a written quotation? Never agree to a verbal estimate, or an assurance that your project will 'probably' cost 'ar . . .

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