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5 Ways GeoOp Helps Tradies with Job Management

Managing Your Trade Business With The Right Tools!

Workplace management software company GeoOp claimed the top award during the 2015 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards in Auckland. The company won the award for providing support to businesses with less than $5 million turnover through its cloud technology.

The award is also proof of GeoOp’s expertise in planning and leadership. It has continued to provide excellent business support and reliable improvements and evaluation processes that are delivering results.

For trade businesses owners like electricians and plumbers that have a team out on the road, GeoOp can be a great support tool for your business in managing jobs.

Here are are five ways GeoOp can help your trade business.

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Small Business Marketing Guide for 2016: Top Digital Strategies

How Being Online Can Grow Your Business

2016 presents a multitude of opportunities for small businesses to grow especially with digital marketing. There have been countless reports on the growing spend in online advertising buying, targeted mobile apps, branded content and publishing. There are also reports on big corporations investing in proximity-based marketing technologies.

So amidst the intricate world of digital marketing, where do small businesses like yours come in? Fortunately, there is plenty of space and opportunity even for small players to do well in the online digital world.

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Top 2016 Small Business Marketing Priorities

Got An Online Marketing Strategy?

In an age where consumers are heading straight to their smartphone to research service providers, it’s no surprise that being found online should be a top priority for any small business owner.

This is where online marketing strategies comes in and should be part of your 2016 planning list. Check out our tips to help you get started.

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Online Directory Listings Australia – What to Look Out For

How to Find the Right Platform to Boost Your Business

Being listed on an online Australian directory can be helpful for any business or tradie as a lead generator and profiling platform. The right platform can give your online profile a lift, access to the right customers and save you some advertising dollars.

However, with the growing number of online listing sites, it’s not always easy to select the right website to be part of. It’s important to understand how they differ and if they are actually beneficial to you – otherwise it could end up being a waste of money.

We give you a rundown of the things you should consider when looking for an online directory listing to be a part of.

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New Year Marketing Tips For Tradies

Increase Sales By Marketing for the Seasons

As a tradie, and in an industry that is highly competitive, you have to stay on top of your game regardless of the season.

This means looking at opportunities to drive more sales, based on seasons, holidays and what is happening in your local area.

Since we are approaching the latter part of the year, it is all about the Christmas season and New Year period. For a tradie, it is usually peak work season, until about mid- December, and then picking up again in early January.

And for home-owners, this is usually the time of year where they are planning and budgeting for next year’s home improvement projects.  

From a tradie marketing perspective, it therefore makes it an ideal time to reach out to your target audience.

Here are some tips on how to refocus your marketing campaign to gain new sales opportunities for next year.

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Tradie Help – 3 Tips To Stand Out Online

Get online and alive!

Today’s tradie cannot survive or thrive without the Internet!

Whether you want to be a household name or just known in the local area, in today and tomorrows growing digital age, you need a good online marketing strategy that helps you stand out from your competitors and be a customers preferred and trusted choice.

Here are 3 tips to help you do that.

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Things to Consider for Fridge Magnets Online and Promotions

Fridge Magnets Online and Promotions and Branding

Branding is one of the many ways to enhance the visibility of your business. Your brand is a reflection of your business. Fridge magnets online and promotions for branding allow you to reach out to the very people who need and want your products or services. Tradie businesses, just like all businesses should be able to create the ideal brand that will properly represent your business and your values. Without branding, no one will know you are there. This is an essential element of becoming a household name in your local area. Read more

Tradies Online Tips that Help Set You Apart from Your Competitors

Tradies Online: Change your marketing plan

Like most tradies, you may be afraid to make changes in your marketing plan, especially if you feel like you are maintaining your business right now. However, with the ever-changing world of marketing and more competitors building their online presences, your current success could be a future failure. Tradies online marketing should be constantly changing and keeping up with the times. Read more

Tradies Online – “Just Google Me!” and Convert More Customers Today!

Tradies Online: Let’s face it; you’re being Googled!

Welcome to January 2015!  It is probably the most important time of the year for any tradie in business to take some time out and set the goals you need to take your business to the next level.  So what’s on your goals list for this year?  Read more

Online Gadgets and Tools to Make Running a Trade Business Easier

In today’s society, individuals and businesses are turning to the Internet for numerous different things, and as we become more reliant on Internet technology, we are finding more online gadgets/tools to make running a trade business easier.

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