Hi all I'm starting on my own on the side of my employer next year and was wondering if anybody had used any social networking sites for free advertisement? Just something I'm looking into to start to build a small client base, anyone else tried this and had any success?
Hello all, I've just set up my own electrical business. Was hoping I could get some advice of where I can pick up more work / contracts I'm based in south east London / Kent borders if any one could point me in the right direction I would be very greatful.
Many thanks
Darren
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Is there any requirement within the code of practice to have the current FIT rates rather than the old 41.3p rate? Seems there are some websites that still list the old rate giving an unrealistic comparison.
Now the new rate is "agreed" I would most bona fide companies would expect webpages to...
I have just agreed to Thompson Local Advertising at £400 + VAT per year for 6 classified search listings
I am wondering what everyone's feedback is in regards to Thompson Local?
I know they are not as big as Yell, but has anyone used them and how much work has it generated for them?
Many Thanks
I had an unsolicited phone call this morning from a guy claiming to represent a consortium of independent schools. They wanted an MCS company to install solar panels on school buildings and did I want my company to be the exclusive supplier of PV to such schools in my county? I needed to pay an...
Adjudications - Advertising Standards Authority - found a link to this and the usual suspects are all there but have a look at the Everest ad that the ASA upheld the complaint on. I'm not a big fan of Everest for obvious reasons but when the 43p was still in place (when this add went out) we've...
Does anyone advertise with qype or thomsonlocal at all? Im thinking of advertising with them but I just wanted to know before i signed up to anything if its worth the hassle..
Thanks.
Just had a visit from Thompson Local wanting my dosh.
Up to now all my work has been gained by 'word of mouth' and adverts in 2 local papers. Things are quiet here so wanting to cast the net further.
I see no point in being in some great list but what's your experience of being in Yel.com or...
Does anyone advertise on the internet as a electrician for your local area? The reason i am asking the question is i advertise in a local paper in Manchester which costs a fortune! and i recentley spoke to a plumber who told me i need to start advertising on the internet instead because thats...
Hi all,
Thinking of starting some advertising on a few checkatrade.com etc websites.
I advertise in a few of the local papers but not getting alot of work of from them.
So wondered if anyone else advertises on these types of websites?
If so does it actually pay off or just another waste of...
hi there
i recently started advertising in the Local free paper, and distributed over 2500 leaflets
and constructed a website. i had five weekly adverts and to my amazement i recieved
just 2 calls and two actual jobs. Is it really quiet at the moment work wise or is there something else...
Hi, trying a bit of advertising to drum up some extra work. Have done all the usual free listings etc. Have put an advert on gumtree and also signed up to Google Adwords. Do any people use this and how much joy have you had with it?RegardsDan
Hi, are these companies on the con? I ask as I applied through full circle 2 months ago before I found this site for trainee electrician and I've heard nothing since. I have tried to get on level 2-2330 at my local college and it's not happening so it seems after just 70 days training with these...
Was just wondering how much people spend each month on advertising. I spend aroung £60 a month. The last two months has gone a little quiet for me so was thinking of spending a bit more??
Where do you feel your money is best spent?
Cheers, Ponty.
Hi all, just wondered what was the best way to market yourself ( company) for PV installs. Do most of your clients get you from the MCS register? or recommendations from clients you have done installs for. What is the best way to break into this market? We don't seem to be getting many enquiries...
New to the forum. Got made redundant a couple of months ago so starting up on my own again. Just wondered if anybody had any experience of these "rate a tradesman" type of sites. If you have advertised on one how successful was it? Was it expensive? Which one to go with? Also trying to decide...
I realise that word of mouth is the best advertising you can get but any other tips on getting your name about. I have business cards, a facebook page and in the process of a website but do not have the money yet for the likes of google words, or yell.com.
I take it these would be the most...
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