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Online marketing - make sure your plumbing business stands out online

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Winter is coming, and that means that the boiler and gas sector is about to see a dramatic increase in customers searching for their services online. Jonathan Birch is Creative Director at Glass Digital. Here, he explains the importance of a strong online marketing campaign and shares some tips for boosting your online presence. 

Tips to Grow Your Plumbing Business Online

Tips to Grow Your Plumbing Business Online

Increasing your business’ online presence is essential if you’re looking to find new customers in 2019.

Why is it so essential? Well, nowadays, when many homeowners have an issue with their plumbing, they’ll pick up their phone and, rather than call a local plumber, head to Google. Appearing above a competitor on Google could be the difference between earning a new customer and missing out. 

With that in mind, here are some simple tips to help grow your business online.

Your company website

A website is the face of your company, a place where potential customers can get more information, find out your location and, most importantly, make a note of contact details. 

Step 1: Do Your Research

5 changes self-employed plumbers should make

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Is your business due a shake-up? Plumbers should be sure to include some of the following advice for making tax simpler, less time-consuming and easier on your wallet.

1. Ditch the accountant 

In the past, an accountant was crucial to making your funds watertight. But now they’re becoming redundant, or at least overpriced (by and large) for the services they offer. Whereas an accountant would charge, on average, around £250 to complete your Self Assessment tax return, it’s now easy to do this yourself. 

Digital software such as SimpleTax gives you an accurate picture of your income and expenditure, while guiding you on how your Self Assessment should be composed. Cost-wise, these tools start from as little as £25 for an annual subscription.