Helping Local Businesses Get Found and Grow
We help local service businesses build their online visibility, attract more customers, and grow with confidence.
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Why You're Losing Jobs to Other Trades
Somewhere down the road, a less experienced trade is winning jobs simply because they show up first on Google.
Customers Can't Find You
The job goes to a competitor instead
You're relying on word-of-mouth only
You're invisible at the exact moment someone needs you
How We Put the Odds Back in Your Favour
We strengthen your presence on Google so more local customers can find your business, trust what they see, and choose you over the competition.
Stand out from local competitors
More local visibility
More enquiries
Free up your time to run the business
How It Works
Four simple steps to improve your Google presence and help turn more local searches into customers.
1.
We Audit Your Profile
We review your current Google Business Profile, local visibility and competitors to identify what’s holding your business back and where the biggest opportunities are.
2.
We Build & Optimise Your Profile
We work through the key areas of your profile, improving your business information, categories, services, descriptions, images and other important elements to create a stronger Google presence.
3.
We Get You Ready to Compete
We make sure your profile is complete, professional and positioned to give potential customers the information and confidence they need when comparing you with local competitors.
4.
We Keep You Moving Forward
Want us to take care of things from here? Our monthly management plan keeps your profile active, monitored and continually improved, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
Why Google Matters
84%
84% of consumers searched online for a local business in the previous three months.
71%
71% of consumers use Google to read reviews of local businesses.
61%
61% of consumers started their most recent local-business search on Google Search
2.7 x
Businesses with complete Google Business Profiles are 2.7× more likely to be considered reputable.
About Us
At Helping trades scale, our goal as a small business ourselves, is to give other small businesses the tools to grow.
Local businesses are unique in just how much they rely on google maps to get customers, and that’s where we come in. While you’re busy working on the job, we set up the system to keep customers coming in and coming back.
Whether you’re a plumber, roofer, electrician, builder or another local service provider, your customers are already searching online for the services you offer. The challenge is making sure your business is visible when those searches happen, and giving potential customers a reason to choose you.
With many years experience in design and marketing, I can help give your business the professional look that appeals to customers. Let’s face it, you know better than anyone, if you need a car fixing, you call a mechanic, if you need a roof fixing, you call a roofing company, As they have the tools and experience to get the job done. Why would marketing be any different ?
Our Google Business Profile Service
We optimise your Google Business Profile to help your business stand out in local searches, build trust with potential customers and give you a better chance of being the business they choose.
FAQ
What does Helping Trades Scale do?
We help local businesses strengthen their online presence and compete more effectively for customers in their area. Our current focus is helping businesses get more from their Google Business Profile, from professional optimisation through to ongoing management.
Who do you work with?
We primarily work with local service businesses and trades, including plumbers, electricians, roofers, builders, landscapers and other businesses that rely on customers finding and choosing them locally.
How can you help my business get more local customers?
We focus on improving the places potential customers use when deciding who to contact. Right now, that means strengthening your presence on Google so your business is easier to understand, looks professional and has a better opportunity to compete in local searches.
I already have a Google Business Profile — can you still help?
Absolutely. In fact, most businesses we work with will already have a profile. We’ll review your existing listing, identify areas that could be improved and optimise the important elements rather than starting again unnecessarily.
Can you guarantee I'll get more enquiries or rank #1 on Google?
No, and we’d be wary of anyone who says they can. Google rankings and customer enquiries depend on many factors that no agency can completely control. Our job is to strengthen the areas we can influence and give your business the best possible opportunity to compete.
Do I have to sign up for a monthly plan?
No. You can start with our one-off optimisation service without committing to ongoing management. If you’d prefer us to continue looking after your Google presence afterwards, you can choose to move onto our monthly management service.
I'm not very technical, how much do I need to do?
Very little. We’ll guide you through anything we need from you and explain things in plain English. Once we have the information and access required, we’ll take care of the technical work.
How do I get started?
Simply get in touch or request your profile review. We’ll take a look at your current Google presence, understand what your business needs and explain the most appropriate next step.
Still have a question?
We’re happy to help. Get in touch and we’ll talk you through anything you’d like to know before getting started.