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    Getting Work & Marketing

    How to find customers, build your reputation, use social media, deal with reviews, and market yourself without spending a fortune. The stuff that keeps the phone ringing.

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    Getting Work by Word of Mouth: The Only Guide You Need

    Turn word of mouth into a system that brings steady work. Simple referral tactics that any tradesperson can start using today.

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    Social Media for Tradespeople: What Actually Works

    Social media for tradespeople. What platforms work, what to post and how to turn followers into actual paying customers.

    Bad Google Review as a Tradesman: Your Rights and What to Do

    Got a bad Google review? Here's how to respond, when you can get it removed, how to spot fake reviews, and a response template you can copy.

    Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Bark: Which Platforms Are Worth It?

    Online presence and directory platforms for builders. Which ones are worth it, which are a waste and how to set them up right.

    Before and After Photos: The Free Marketing Most Trades Waste

    Before-and-after photos and portfolio tips for tradespeople. How to take good site photos and turn them into work-winning content.

    Leaflets, Van Livery and Local Marketing: What Still Works

    Leaflets, van livery and local marketing for builders. What still works, what to spend and how to stand out in your area.

    Working With Architects and Designers: How to Get Recommended

    Working with architects, designers and developers. How to build relationships that bring you regular, higher-value work.

    Getting on Approved Contractor Lists: Step by Step

    Getting on approved contractor lists. Local authority, housing association and corporate frameworks and how small firms get in.

    Networking for Tradespeople: Without the Cringey Breakfast Clubs

    Networking for tradespeople. Where to go, what to say and how to turn handshakes into actual jobs without feeling awkward.

    When to Say No to a Job: The Red Flags

    When to say no to a job. Red flags, time-wasters and problem customers — and how turning work down can make you more money.

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