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  • Urgent social media warning to tradespeople 

    |Date: 16 June, 2024
    Urgent social media warning to tradespeople 

    Urgent social media warning to tradespeople 

    Tradespeople have been warned thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and ...

    Tradespeople have been warned thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and equipment.   Motoring insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are urging tradespeople to avoid p ...

    16 June, 2024
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  • Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media

    |Date: 9 October, 2023
    Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media

    Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media

    New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals tradespeople who use social media get almost hal ...

    New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals tradespeople who use social media get almost half (47 per cent) of their jobs through these channels. Tradespeople recognise the value of being ...

    9 October, 2023
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  • Isuzu UK celebrates a decade of Football Shirt Friday

    |Date: 14 April, 2023
    Isuzu UK celebrates a decade of Football Shirt Friday

    Isuzu UK celebrates a decade of Football Shirt Friday

    Isuzu UK is proud to be associated with Football Shirt Friday as part of the Bobby Moore Fund, with the c ...

    Isuzu UK is proud to be associated with Football Shirt Friday as part of the Bobby Moore Fund, with the charity initiative celebrating its tenth anniversary this year The campaign, started in memory o ...

    14 April, 2023
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  • The Government’s Energy Security Strategy fails to deliver

    |Date: 24 June, 2022
    The Government’s Energy Security Strategy fails to deliver

    The Government’s Energy Security Strategy fails to deliver

    ENERGY GAP The Government’s Energy Security Strategy fails to deliver, according to the FMB “The Energy S ...

    ENERGY GAP The Government’s Energy Security Strategy fails to deliver, according to the FMB “The Energy Security Strategy completely misses the mark in tackling energy consumption in our homes,” lamen ...

    24 June, 2022
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  • Nearly four in 10 tradespeople use social media to help combat tool theft

    |Date: 18 April, 2022
    Nearly four in 10 tradespeople use social media to help combat tool theft

    Nearly four in 10 tradespeople use social media to help combat tool theft

    More than a third (37 per cent) of tradespeople use social media platforms to help combat tool theft The ...

    More than a third (37 per cent) of tradespeople use social media platforms to help combat tool theft The same proportion (37 per cent) question whether the price “feels right” or is suspiciously low w ...

    18 April, 2022
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  • Effects of poor communication in your business

    |Date: 3 February, 2022
    Effects of poor communication in your business

    Effects of poor communication in your business

    “We never hear from satisfied customers, only ever from those with an apparent axe to grind.” It’s a fami ...

    “We never hear from satisfied customers, only ever from those with an apparent axe to grind.” It’s a familiar retort from many small business owners and one that will certainly resonate with a lot of ...

    3 February, 2022
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  • How many TikTok and YouTube views a tradesperson would need to finance renovation projects

    |Date: 27 January, 2022
    How many TikTok and YouTube views a tradesperson would need to finance renovation projects

    How many TikTok and YouTube views a tradesperson would need to finance renovation projects

    A new study from Roofing Megastore has revealed how many followers and views you would need on Instagram, ...

    A new study from Roofing Megastore has revealed how many followers and views you would need on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to finance renovation projects around the home. The research reveals you wo ...

    27 January, 2022
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  • It’s back! Grant UK launches its winter photo sharing social media campaign – #SnapThatHat

    |Date: 30 November, 2021
    It’s back! Grant UK launches its winter photo sharing social media campaign - #SnapThatHat

    It’s back! Grant UK launches its winter photo sharing social media campaign – #SnapThatHat

    Following on from last winter’s #ShowUsYourSnood campaign that saw installers and merchants nationwide po ...

    Following on from last winter’s #ShowUsYourSnood campaign that saw installers and merchants nationwide posing in their iconic red Grant snoods, Grant UK is giving away thousands of warm bobble hats wi ...

    30 November, 2021
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  • New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media

    |Date: 1 June, 2021
    New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media

    New app helps tradespeople market their business through social media

    A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Pr ...

    A newly developed digital tool is helping tradespeople to unleash the marketing power of social media. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to the developers of the Foreman App. Most builders would ...

    1 June, 2021
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  • Bosch Professional UK launches new Instagram channel

    |Date: 5 February, 2021
    Bosch Professional UK launches new Instagram channel

    Bosch Professional UK launches new Instagram channel

    Bosch Professional UK launches new Instagram channel @boschprouk. Giving UK Tradespeople access to the la ...

    Bosch Professional UK launches new Instagram channel @boschprouk. Giving UK Tradespeople access to the latest tool news and information See real tradespeople tool reviews and opinions Find out about t ...

    5 February, 2021
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  • Sarah Toons’ secrets to taking great photos

    |Date: 26 November, 2020
    Sarah Toons' secrets to taking great photos

    Sarah Toons’ secrets to taking great photos

    More tradespeople than ever are using images of their work for self-promotion, or to share on social medi ...

    More tradespeople than ever are using images of their work for self-promotion, or to share on social media. PB asked Professional Construction & Architectural Photographer, Sarah Toon, to reveal h ...

    26 November, 2020
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  • Grant UK launches #ShowUsYourSnood social media competition

    |Date: 4 November, 2020
    Grant UK launches #ShowUsYourSnood social media competition

    Grant UK launches #ShowUsYourSnood social media competition

    Leading heating specialists Grant UK has launched a #ShowUsYourSnood competition across its Twitter and F ...

    Leading heating specialists Grant UK has launched a #ShowUsYourSnood competition across its Twitter and Facebook social media channels asking customers to strike a pose! Grant’s Area Sales Managers ar ...

    4 November, 2020
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  • Three reasons why builders should be blogging

    |Date: 21 March, 2019
    Three reasons why builders should be blogging

    Three reasons why builders should be blogging

    Watts Roofing Supplies shares three reasons why builders should be blogging. Blogging has created a pathw ...

    Watts Roofing Supplies shares three reasons why builders should be blogging. Blogging has created a pathway for many to build their businesses and brands. We believe that tradespeople can use it too, ...

    21 March, 2019
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  • Three ways to improve your social media profile as a builder

    |Date: 27 February, 2019
    Three ways to improve your social media profile as a builder

    Three ways to improve your social media profile as a builder

    Social media can be overwhelming, so here are three simple tips from ERoofing on improving your profile. ...

    Social media can be overwhelming, so here are three simple tips from ERoofing on improving your profile. Use videos/photos Images and videos are some of the strongest pieces of content on the internet ...

    27 February, 2019
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