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The Second Job Is Easier to Win: How Tradespeople Can Turn First-Time Customers Into Repeat Customers
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The Second Job Is Easier to Win: How Tradespeople Can Turn First-Time Customers Into Repeat Customers

A new customer finds your business. They look through your work. Read your reviews....

Ahmed Mahamed · 7 min read
Busy Doesn't Always Mean Profitable: 9 Signs a Job Is Costing Your Trade Business More Than You Think
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Busy Doesn't Always Mean Profitable: 9 Signs a Job Is Costing Your Trade Business More Than You Think

The phone is ringing. Your diary is full. You're working five or six days...

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read
The First 10 Minutes Matter: How Tradespeople Can Turn More Enquiries Into Actual Jobs
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The First 10 Minutes Matter: How Tradespeople Can Turn More Enquiries Into Actual Jobs

A customer needs a tradesperson. They search online, ask for recommendations or find a...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read
How to Follow Up a Quote Without Chasing the Customer Away
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How to Follow Up a Quote Without Chasing the Customer Away

You visit a property. Discuss the job. Take measurements. Work out the materials. Spend...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read
The True Cost of a Quiet Week: Why Tradespeople Need a Pipeline, Not Just a Full Diary
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The True Cost of a Quiet Week: Why Tradespeople Need a Pipeline, Not Just a Full Diary

Being busy can create a strange problem. When you've got jobs booked back-to-back, enquiries...

Ahmed Mahamed · 7 min read
How to Turn One Completed Job Into Five Future Opportunities
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How to Turn One Completed Job Into Five Future Opportunities

For most tradespeople, finishing a job feels like the end of the process. The...

Ahmed Mahamed · 6 min read
Why Customers Choose One Tradesperson Over Another Before Even Asking for a Quote
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Why Customers Choose One Tradesperson Over Another Before Even Asking for a Quote

When a customer needs a tradesperson, the final decision can look simple from the...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read
When Should a Tradesperson Start Turning Down Work?
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When Should a Tradesperson Start Turning Down Work?

For a tradesperson building a business, getting work is usually the first priority. A...

Ahmed Mahamed · 7 min read
7 Simple Ways to Win More Local Work Without Spending More on Advertising
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7 Simple Ways to Win More Local Work Without Spending More on Advertising

Running a successful trade business isn't always about finding more customers—it's about making it...

Ahmed Mahamed · 4 min read

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