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CEO INTRODUCTION
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CHECKATRADE AWARDS The event itself brought together the finalists who were chosen from over 1,200 nominations TIPS TO STAND OUT We discuss some tips on ways that you can stand out on Checkatrade SUPERSCRIPT Self-care, ensure you are protected CHECKATRADE’S EVOLUTION Consumer app, increased marketing and more REFER A FRIEND By referring a friend to Checkatrade you can bag some rewards, keep reading to find out what they are AREAS IN HOT DEMAND At Checkatrade we’ve crunched the numbers to highlight 5 key regions in the UK where demand for skilled trades like you is high
ELECTROVERSE Electric vehicle charging, sorted!
Our CEO introduces our new magazine and explains our focus for the future TRENDS We discuss the trends we are seeing, what’s on the horizon, and how you can take advantage HOW TO TIPS Samuel and Josh share how they have grown their business to be a successful, nationwide business in under four years FIX RADIO If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing yourself on air, this is your moment. Get in touch! OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS Get great deals on business essentials all from your Trade App WICKES Save 10% every time you shop, plus loads of other benefits
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TAX RETURN TIPS We have worked with
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INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MEMBERS MAGAZINE
Checkatrade members to get their view on some tips and tricks to help you with the 23/24 tax return RIGHT FUEL CARD Free fuel card and save up to 10p per litre at the pumps TOOLSTATION Get 5% off everything, shop and get rewards CLOSING MESSAGE That’s a wrap!
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After a year at Checkatrade, I personally am really excited about where we are heading as a business and as an organisation in service of you, our trades and the millions of consumers who need your help every year. This year, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of you and every time I do, I see first-hand the skill and professionalism that make our Checkatrade community so exceptional. It has also been important for me to get your views and thoughts on where we should support your businesses, where we should focus and adapt, and this magazine is a step towards showing you where we are heading based on those insights. Among other things, we are investing in technology to help you win more work and make running your business easier, as well as standing up to support you and be your voice on top issues within the industry. Key recent developments range from our new Checkatrade app for homeowners, where people can book jobs even more simply than before, to the widely- publicised launch of our Trade Skills Index, where we lined up
alongside the new Skills Minister and highlighted the need for more support for SMEs in hiring trade apprentices and promoted the vital role tradespeople play in building and sustaining homes across the country. We also have been expanding the suite of benefits we make available to you from the many partners we work with. We will continue to share ways in which you could grow, cut costs or develop your business further. In addition, we continue to invest in the quality of trades on our platform and taking action against the rogue trades who attempt to join our site and undermine our trusted brand. These are just some of the many things we cover in more depth in this new magazine. As we look to our future, we are focused on strengthening the foundations of the Checkatrade you rely on, all while embracing new technology which will unlock new opportunities for you, our trades. Finally, thank you for your continued loyalty as we continue on this journey together and I look forward to sharing more updates with you in the new year.
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Checkatrade CEO, Jambu Palaniappan
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Checkatrade Magazine December 2024
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