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How to Spot & Avoid Rogue Traders

How to Spot & Avoid Rogue Traders (Cowboy Contractors)

This article explores how to spot & avoid rogue traders when searching for trusted contractors. Rogue traders – often called cowboy builders or cowboy contractors in the UK – are unqualified or dishonest individuals who trick consumers into paying for poor quality work, unfinished projects, or outright scams. Many reports received by Trading Standards show […]

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Builder

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Builder

We explore ten questions to ask before hiring a builder to ensure our project gets underway without any problems. Hiring a builder is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make as a homeowner. Whether you are planning a modest kitchen extension, a loft conversion, building a new home, or a complete home renovation, […]

Local Marketing Guide for Roofers In The UK

Local Marketing Guide for Roofers In The UK

Our Local Marketing Guide for Roofers will provide tips and advice to help your roofing company succeed online. Marketing a small roofing business in the UK can be challenging. Many roofing companies start out relying on word-of-mouth or the occasional local advert, but consistently generating quality roofing leads and local jobs takes more than luck […]

Seasonal Marketing Calendar for UK SMEs

Seasonal Marketing Calendar for UK SMEs

Welcome to your seasonal marketing calendar for UK SMEs – the go-to guide UK small businesses use to track all the key dates of the year. We explore special days, holidays, and awareness moments that spark high-impact marketing campaigns and shape consumer behaviour. By pencilling new ideas straight into a living marketing calendar, you’ll never […]

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