Category: Marketing

10 Easy Social Media Post Ideas for Tradespeople

A simple list of social media post ideas trade businesses can use straight away when the well runs dry, no marketing experience needed.

Who Is Your Ideal Customer? A 30-Minute Trade Exercise

A short, practical exercise for trade business owners to define their best customer so every advert, post and quote attracts the right kind of work.

How to Ask for a Testimonial Without Feeling Cringy

Simple scripts and a 3-step routine to help tradespeople collect powerful written and video testimonials, then use them where they win work.

What to Do When Your Diary Goes Quiet: A Practical Action Plan for Tradespeople

Every trade business hits a quiet spell. Here is a step-by-step action plan to generate leads quickly, starting with the contacts you already have.

Why Your Logo and Brand Are Costing You Jobs (And What to Do About It)

Before a customer reads your website, they have already judged you by your logo. Here is what good branding looks like for a trade business and where to start.

How to Handle a Negative Review (Without Making It Worse)

Got a bad Google review? Here's exactly how to respond professionally, what to avoid, and why a calm reply can actually win you more customers.

Why Tradespeople Who Post Videos Get More Calls (And How to Start This Week)

Tradespeople who post short videos get more enquiries. Find out why video outperforms photos online — and how to start filming simple, effective content this week.

Is Google Ads Worth It for Tradespeople? An Honest Answer for Small Budgets

Should you try Google Ads for your trade business? An honest plain-English guide — what to expect, what a realistic budget looks like, and what to avoid.

The Monthly Email That Keeps Your Diary Full: A Simple Template for Tradespeople

A short monthly email to past customers can be worth thousands in repeat bookings. Here's exactly what to include — with a ready-to-use template for tradespeople.

Why WhatsApp Could Be Your Best Business Tool (And How to Use It Properly)

Most tradespeople already use WhatsApp — but WhatsApp Business can transform how you communicate with customers. Here's how to set it up and use it properly.