Competition is fierce for all types of businesses including for tradies. And that is why having a range of cool special offers could be a great way to entice new customers and encourage repeat customers and referrals.
Here are some ways you can do this.
Being a tradie comes with its benefit as well as its drawbacks. One of the major challenges every tradie faces is time management, especially in an industry where giving “Free Quotes” is expected.
The problem with free quotes is they’re FREE. And because they’re free, it allows customers to use and even abuse your time.
Sadly, “time wasting” customers cannot be detected automatically.
So, how can you ensure you do not waste your time with customers that are just “fishing around”?
As a tradie, one of the necessary things to do is screen your potential customers carefully.
Facebook may be getting slammed in the press lately, but despite all the grumblings, Facebook is still powering along, and it still possesses one of the most efficient platforms for getting the word out about your company – especially if you are a local business. Read more
A plumbing business without leads isn’t a business at all, but it can be tough to attract genuine enquiries while warding off the price shoppers. If you operate a plumbing business and you’re struggling to win jobs, you need workable strategies that will get the phone ringing and a decent wage coming in.
All tradies operating in a digital world need to get their business presence online to remain competitive – which means a website, good SEO practices, and trade directories should be as much a part of the toolset as plungers and pipe wrenches. Read more
It’s true! Walking the streets may be one of the easiest and best things you do to generate new leads and customers for your tradie business.
Not only that..it could be a lot cheaper than advertising.
So let’s look at how you can gain the most from spending 20 minutes walking the streets while you are at your next job!
It’s not easy to run a trade business. On top of your day job, the administration appears endless – generating invoices, paying employees, bookkeeping and chasing payments.
But did you know, each day, more and more new tradie apps are hitting the market all aimed at helping your trade business operate more efficiently, and save you admin time and money.
We take a look at three of the more popular and credible apps.
These days many tradies are going paperless and cashless. Why?
Aside from saving lots of money, and paper, it can also improve your business operations and cashflow.
Find out how right here.
