You’ve sent out mails, distributed flyers and posted on social media but you’re still not getting the stream of customers you need. What can you do?
Here are three ways to get instant customers for your trade business by tomorrow.
Marketing is the lifeline of all businesses including tradies and if you want to survive, it would be best to know what mistakes to avoid.
We list four!
Wrong quotes, overpricing and bad quality of work are just some of the common problems that cause consumers to doubt tradies.
And the online advertising world doesn’t make it easier for consumers. They are not only overwhelmed with endless options, but when every tradie online is self-advertising themselves as a “quality” operator, it’s simply hard to actually know and to choose.
That’s why the Tradebusters Connect platform could the solution to helping consumers choose local tradies with confidence.
In trade business, the idea has always been that you have to spend money to earn money. But there’s no saying which marketing investment will work. The success of any marketing strategy depends on your trade type, target market and execution. If you’re working with a budget then here are some quick win marketing ideas you can look to implement for your business.
Let’s face it. Competition is fierce. It’s getting harder to be found online and to stand out from other local tradies.
That said, many tradies forget that effective marketing strategies can be a mix of both offline and online efforts.
Here are some tradie marketing tips for you to try.
Let’s face it. You probably don’t have enough hours in the day.
So how would you like to gain a few extra hours a week…hey maybe even days?
Well, that my tradie friends comes down to one big thing. It’s finding those special tools, ways, things and solutions that make your business more efficient.
Check out these ideas to help you.
Facebook is one of the most powerful social media platforms around.
And it seems that smart savvy tradies are beginning to discover this. In the last two years, we’ve noticed more and more Aussie tradies are tapping into Facebook advertising to reach local customers and generate new leads.
Maybe it’s something you also have been thinking about?
Here are some tips to consider in order to make your Facebook advertising more effective.
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
