If you work in the home improvement or trade industry, you will know how important it is to react quickly to a job lead. You could be competing with other businesses, so you need to get in there fast. Whether you get a lead through word of mouth, a newspaper ad or a lead generation […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/quotatis-tips-converting-leads/At constructaquote we know that finding the time to find new customers can be difficult which is why we’ve joined up with Quotatis. They match customers with tradespeople to help you find more job enquiries in your area, and as our new partner they are offering a special discount for constructaquote customers. Join Quotatis today […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/job-enquiries-quotatis/From April 6th 2018, regulations for new boiler installations in the U.K are changing. Any new boiler that is installed in the U.K. from April onwards must comply with the updated set of boiler regulations. What are the new boiler regulations? Named Boiler Plus, the new regulations will demand that all new boilers deliver the highest level […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/2018-boiler-regulations/A U.K based gang has been jailed for over 16 years for supplying illegal immigrants with fake Construction Skills Certification Cards and other ID work documents. Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards (CSCS) provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they GAcarry out. Although the […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/jailed-fake-construction-skills/In 2017, we outlined the growing issue of the skills crisis in the U.K with an increasing need for skilled construction workers in small and medium-sized construction firms. Now, in 2018, with the Governments’ plans to build 300,000 new homes this year, the skills crisis has become even more apparent. Findings in the Federation of […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/skills-crisis-2018/Thought leadership is a fairly new business buzzword. It’s banded around most commonly when discussing business content strategy. But, what does the term actually mean? Who are today’s thought leaders and how easy is it to become one? What is thought leadership and who is doing it? Thought leaders are individuals or businesses that tackle […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/thought-leadership-what-is-it-and-when-should-you-use-it-in-your-business/Money makes the world go round. For businesses, making money is extremely important. There are not many businesses that could survive for very long if the money dried up. Businesses are made up of hundreds of components that contribute to their success, from strong sales teams, excellent marketing, competent staff and great products – but […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/common-money-mistakes-that-business-owners-make/Businesses go through their ups and downs. It can be really difficult to stay motivated at the helm when you’re going through a bad patch. As the leader, it is your job to sort it out, but you can’t do that if you lose your drive. In this article, we’ll talk you through the best […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/how-to-stay-motivated-when-your-business-is-struggling/When you’re trying to grow your business, it can be frustrating waiting for the growth to occur naturally. Even if your business is doing ‘ok’ and you are comfortable with it’s current turnover, this can be a risky position to be in as markets or customer habits could change. So, if you’ve decided it’s time to […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/grow-business-quickly/Your website is very often the first thing customers will see regarding the product or service you offer. It needs to be highly competent at feeding the right information to your audience and encouraging them to take the next steps on the path to becoming a customer. Without leads, your sales will suffer, therefore it’s […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/5-must-haves-to-improve-your-websites-lead-generation/2017 has been a hell of a year. It was the year the Brexit negotiations began. It was the year that Donald Trump broke all of the rules about what the President of the United States can and cannot say. It was the year women announced officially that they’d had enough of powerful men taking […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/5-business-lessons-we-learnt-in-2017/Bootstrapping is the art of starting your own business with little or no money, with limited input from others. It’s about ‘pulling up your bootstraps’ and doing everything you can to avoid debt, significant investment or capital. Although it’s hard work, it’s an attractive prospect for new business owners because of the long term stability it […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/7-ways-to-bootstrap-your-startup-launch/Looking to start your own business but worried you don’t have the funds to do it? No problem. There are many renowned business people out there who started with nothing. Jan Koum used to sweep floors and collect food stamps. In 2009 he developed Whatsapp and in 2014, Facebook bought it from him for $19 […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/starting-business-without-money/The construction industry is one of the least efficient industries, and this is slowly becoming a global issue affecting the environment. But thankfully, there’s some pretty cool construction technologies being created to help stop that… Are you a Tradesmen or Construction business owner? Protect yourself from damaging compensation claims and legal fees with out Tradesman and […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/infographic-cool-construction-technologies/As the saying goes, success is a series of small wins and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to your daily habits as an entrepreneur. In his best-selling book Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, Tim Corley analyses the behaviour of 233 high-wealth individuals and self made millionaires in order to establish what actions they […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/10-daily-habits-of-successful-entrepreneurs/We’re living in a technological age. Every day the brightest minds in the world are working on producing technology that will make our lives easier and change the world forever. Whether it’s ways of storing our data to target us with ads, or gadgets within the home that do those jobs we hate, the engineering […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/technology-trends-in-2018/Whether you’re thinking of starting a new business in the new year or you’ve already established one, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on sectors and products predicted to boom in the near future. Perhaps you have the opportunity to expand your business and capitalise on the prediction, or maybe you’re looking […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/top-business-trends-predicted-for-2018/When you stepped into the world of consultancy you’ll have learnt very quickly that time is money. You’re hopefully being financially rewarded for the lack of income security you forfeited when you left full-time employment, but you’ll want to cram as much work as you can into the time that you have and make your […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/9-useful-digital-tools-for-consultants/Construction giant Carillion has announced it is going into compulsory liquidation. The news first broke Monday morning, an hour before the London stock exchange opened. However, the company has been in trouble since July 2017. As the second biggest contractor in the UK by turnover, the company’s 43,000 jobs, 20,000 of which are in the […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/carillion-collapse-construction/The consulting industry is a lucrative and growing industry with many opportunities for those that want to be successful in their career or start a business of their own. However, like most things, succeeding as a consultant takes a lot of hard work. So, if you’re thinking of becoming a consultant, ask yourself if you have […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/infographic-10-traits-make-great-consultant/If you have an amazing idea for a business it can be frustrating if you don’t have the funds to jumpstart it. Luckily there are some ways to find the funding you need to help you with your startup. From selling your stuff to applying for funding, this article will guide you through some of […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/start-a-business-without-money/In todays digital world, the most common way for people to find your business is online and the internet is the new receptionist. For many people coming across your business, your online personality is the first taste they will get of who you are and what you do. If that same person comes across two […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/how-to-create-a-strong-online-brand/Four in ten small businesses in the UK fail within the first five years. Imagine ploughing five years into a business only for it not to succeed in the end. That’s pretty tragic. To help you avoid going through the same stress, here are a list of some of the catastrophic mistakes small businesses make… […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/common-small-business-mistakes/08Thinking about going freelance? Working for yourself can be rewarding and satisfying. Freelancers are great for the economy, last year they contributed £119 billion in earnings and are the fastest growing segment of the self-employed sector. When an industry is growing the way freelancing is, it’s usually because there is money to be made there. […]
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https://blog.constructaquote.com/things-to-consider-before-going-freelance/Only 43% of crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter succeed. The figure is startling, but we don’t want it to put you off. Crowdfunding is difficult because you’re asking people to part with their money, and that’s always been a hard thing to get people to do, but with the right ingredients and a bit of perseverance, […]
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