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How Construction Companies and Tradespeople can use ChatGPT – with Actual Examples to Try

2026-10-07T11:03:51+01:00September 17th, 2026|Business Tips, Construction|

Business owners in the construction industry need every advantage to stay competitive and efficient. As I’ve worked for over 20 years with the industry, I totally get the challenges the industry faces – with tight deadlines, cost control and customer satisfaction. One tool that can make a big difference is ChatGPT, an advanced AI language

Why Your Website Isn’t Getting Found (And How to Fix It)

2026-09-18T13:32:01+01:00September 9th, 2026|Business Tips, Construction|

You’ve paid for a website that looks great, but it isn’t showing up when people search for your services. The good news is that there are plenty of things you (or whoever manages your website) can check and improve without spending a fortune on SEO. Or rather than read all this, I can take a

Contractors’ Business Goals for 2027

2026-09-18T13:36:32+01:00August 10th, 2026|Business Tips|

Set your business goals for the next 3, 6 or 12 months Start attending networking events and make sure you’re remembered. Don't just talk about what you do, tell people about your personal interests whether it’s music, jet skiing or something outrageous! You're more likely to be remembered if you're not 'just another

How to resolve clients’ late payment issues

2026-09-18T13:38:41+01:00July 14th, 2026|Business Tips|

If this happens often, it could be worth taking a look at your client processes. Here are 4 processes you may want to review: Detailed quotation Do you provide detailed quotations that specify the scope of the work and do you talk it through with your client to ensure that they know

15 quick ways to make your website better

2026-09-18T13:38:14+01:00December 4th, 2025|Marketing|

It's surprising to see how much room for improvement there is on many websites we see. Here are some of the things we check and improve if necessary for our clients. Check which ones apply to your website too. 1. USPs and benefits on the homepage You have such a short amount of time

With materials and labour costs up, where can you reduce costs?

2026-09-18T13:39:38+01:00September 5th, 2025|Business Tips, News|

The cost of building materials and labour “went through the roof” in August The latest news everywhere is about the increasing costs of labour and materials, to construction companies. Because of supply shortages of equipment, materials and staff globally, the expansion in the UK construction sector was unfortunately curtailed. So what can you

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