{"id":8757,"date":"2017-09-28T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2017-09-28T11:00:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T10:00:22","slug":"4-ways-increase-reputation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/pros\/4-ways-increase-reputation\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Low-Cost ways to Increase your Reputation"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a home improvement business, it can be difficult to cut through the noise of all the reports of rogue traders. Even though they\u2019re a small proportion of the trade industry, they\u2019ve created a lot of distrust amongst homeowners. So how do you build yourself a good reputation so you get lots of repeat business? We\u2019ve come up with 5 ways that are easy to implement and don\u2019t cost over the odds.<\/p>\n

1. Get a DBS check<\/h2>\n

You may know the DBS scheme<\/a> as the CRB, which is the service that checks a person\u2019s criminal record. Some people in certain job roles must have a DBS check before they can start work. It usually applies to people that work with children or vulnerable adults. There\u2019s no obligation for you to have a DBS check, but it will reassure people that may be worried about letting a stranger into their home.<\/p>\n

2. Create a portfolio of references<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a great idea to get recommendations from previous customers. It\u2019s the most valuable form of advertising for your business. A great way to gather recommendations is through the Quotatis Smart Reviews system. You can collect reviews from previous Quotatis customers. These reviews will display on your Smart Profile which any customer can search for and find<\/a>, whether they used Quotatis or not.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve gathered a few reviews, you\u2019ll notice that you win more work as homeowners are more likely to trust that your service and your work is up to a great standard.<\/p>\n

3. Update your qualifications<\/h2>\n

Update your skills to keep up with industry changes, so you won\u2019t find yourself turning down jobs. If you\u2019ve got all the correct qualifications for your industry and can prove it, you\u2019ll reassure your customers that they can leave their home in your hands.<\/p>\n

4. Give detailed quotes<\/h2>\n

\"givingCustomers want to see how much they are spending on everything that you include in a job, so make sure you itemise your quote. Be reasonable with your prices \u2013 one of the things that customers rate you on in a Quotatis review is price competitiveness. Of course, you need to make money with a good profit margin. But price your jobs too high and you\u2019ll get a reputation for being too expensive.<\/p>\n

Giving your customers a detailed quote<\/strong>, showing the breakdown of materials and labour, will give you a good reputation of being transparent and honest with your clients.<\/p>\n

We only accept the best pros<\/h3>\n

At Quotatis, we only accept tradespeople onto our network that are reputable. Every pro must have public liability insurance as a minimum, as well as any required memberships of trade associations. So if you\u2019re a boiler engineer, you’ll need to provide us with your Gas Safe number. You\u2019ll also need to provide proof of ID.<\/p>\n

We monitor our pros\u2019 reviews to ensure that they are providing excellent service, but also to ensure that reviews are genuine. Our reviews system is closed, meaning that only customers that have used Quotatis can leave a review. But we know that sometimes reviews can slip through. If you have any questions about reputation building or your reviews, give customer services a call on 0203 514 4085<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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