Top Tradesmen Tips

There’s still time to enter your firm or business into the Building Magazine annual trade awards for construction. These are probably the most prestigious awards in the industry, but recently, some other awards have been introduced, to recognise contributions in newer areas, such as self-build. Continue reading →

If lifting heavy equipment and management of hazardous liquids are all part or your daily work routine, it's important to ensure you follow PPE guidelines, which were created to ensure you are safe on site. Continue reading →

As you know, being on the job isn't about looking ‘boot-iful’ (sorry), it’s about protecting yourself so you can get the job done efficiently. One of the main risks during any job you undertake - is the protection of your feet. (Especially for road workers, riggers, scaffolders and builders) Continue reading →

There’s no school like the old school! When it comes to marketing your trade business, there is no doubt that the new methods of responsive web design, social media outreach and the use of online directories are great at promoting your company, but don’t give up on the tried and tested methods of promotional marketing. Many methods of traditional marketing are also evolving into the 21st Century in hugely successful ways - you might well be surprised by the options out there! Continue reading →

There is no doubt that local directories have still got a major role to play in the trade industries, however why not take advantage of the biggest directories in the world as well? Google alone handles over 100 billion search queries a month! Getting your trade business seen on a directory with this sort of popularity is critical. Continue reading →

More and more businesses are setting up an online presence with a website. With the growth of technology, such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops, there are now more people than ever using their devices to search the internet for tradespeople. This is why a responsive website is a must for all businesses in today’s world. Your business needs to compete online and a responsive website is the best way to do this. Continue reading →

JT Atkinson & Sons have teamed up with award-winning digital marketing agency Integrity Search to bring you the best marketing tips to help grow your business. We are starting with social media; we all know we should be using it, but for many of us that’s easier said than done! Continue reading →

In the run up to National Apprenticeship Week, which will see hundreds of special events taking place throughout England between the 14th and 18th of March, we have put together an article highlighting the benefits of taking on an apprentice and how it will help your business. Continue reading →

JT Atkinson & Sons have teamed up with award-winning digital marketing agency Integrity Search to bring you the best marketing tips to help grow your business. We are starting with social media, we all know we should be using it but for many of us that is easier said than done! Continue reading →