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Grow Your Trade
Grow Your TradeSetting Your Prices as a Self-Employed Tradesperson
How to price jobs as a tradesman in the UK: knowing your true costs, day rate vs fixed quotes, materials markup, and pricing with confidence.
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Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeHow to Get Reviews That Actually Win You Jobs
How to get more reviews as a tradesman: when and how to ask, simple scripts that work, and how to respond well, even to the occasional critical review.
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Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeCheckatrade, MyBuilder, or Something Fairer? Winning Work in 2026
An honest look at Checkatrade alternatives in 2026: directory sites, pay-per-lead, word of mouth and social media, plus what a fairer model looks like.
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Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeHow to Get More Work as a Tradesperson Without Paying for Leads
Learn how to get more work as a tradesman without paying for leads, using reviews, repeat customers, photos and a strong local reputation.
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Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026