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From One-Off Jobs to Long-Term Contracts A practical business development roadmap for trades & property maintenance companies

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Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales. Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

Landlords & managing agents don’t like to take chances. They choose contractors they can trust.

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Table of Content:

1. From Local Jobs to Long-Term Contracts What this booklet is about and why it exists 2. Why Most Trades Businesses Get Stuck How good contractors get filtered out and why it’s not about workmanship 3. The Trades Business Growth Journey: How trades companies typically develop. - Phase 1 — Building a Credible Business Keeping work flowing while building long-term positioning - Phase 2 — Access to Better Clients Targeted outreach for higher-value private projects and gaining access to long-term, repeat instructions 4. financial Control & Long-Term Growth Supporting growth with clarity, planning, and control 5. How Our Services Work Together Combining services for stronger results, without pressure 6. Where to Start and How Tradesppl can help Choosing the right first step for your business

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HVAC • Landscaping • Fit-Out Contractors • And other UK trade & maintenance businesses Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

From Local Jobs to Long-Term Contracts What this booklet is about and why it exists

Most trades businesses don’t start with a plan. They grow through referrals, recommendations, and whatever work comes next. That works, up to a point. At some stage, many good contractors notice the same problems: work becomes inconsistent better clients feel out of reach managing agents don’t reply growth feels harder than it should This booklet exists to explain why that happens and how to move past it.

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What you’ll find here is:

a clear explanation of how trades businesses actually grow why some companies stay small while others progress what landlords and managing agents look for before approving a contractor which steps matter most — and in what order Everything inside is based on real experience working with:

trades companies property managers landlords and block managers

What this booklet will help you do

By the end, you should be able to: understand what stage your business is at see what’s holding it back decide what to improve first avoid wasting time and money on the wrong things This is about building a stronger, more stable business, not just getting busier. .

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Why Most Trades Businesses Get Stuck And why it’s not about workmanship Most trades businesses don’t struggle because of poor work. They struggle because the way

work is awarded has changed. If you’re good at what you do:

customers are generally happy work often comes through word of mouth problems are solved on site Yet despite this: growth feels slow bigger clients feel unreachable opportunities don’t turn into replies That’s not a skills issue. Decisions are made before you’re spoken to. Landlords and managing agents don’t choose contractors the same way. Before asking for price or availability, they assess risk. They ask themselves: Does this business look established? Are they compliant and insured? Can I see any examples of their work? Do they have good reviews online?

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Good contractors get filtered out quietly

Many businesses are rejected: without feedback without explanation without a chance to prove themselves Not because they aren’t capable, but because their business doesn’t look easy to trust.

Growth fails because of perception, not effort

Working harder, lowering prices, or chasing more enquiries rarely fixes this. Growth improves when: risk for landlords is reduced trust is obvious professionalism is clear

That’s the foundation for growth.

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The Trades Business Growth Journey How trades companies grow from local work to long-term contracts Most trades businesses follow the same path, whether they realise it or not. Understanding this journey helps you avoid skipping steps and making growth harder than it needs to be.

Stage 1: Local work & momentum

This is where most businesses start: ➡ referrals

➡ local jobs ➡ repeat domestic customers

At this stage, cashflow matters more than scale. Visibility and consistency keep the business moving.

Stage 2: Credibility & trust

As the business grows, new questions appear: ➊ How professional do we look? ➋ Do we have proof of our work? ➌ Are we easy to trust and approve? This stage is about removing doubt. Without credibility, access to better clients is limited.

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Stage 3: Access to better clients

Once a business looks safe and reliable: ➡ higher-value landlords become accessible ➡ managing agents take conversations seriously ➡ longer-term work becomes possible Access comes after credibility — not before.

Stage 4: Control & stability

Growth without control creates stress. This final stage focuses on: ➊ cashflow clarity

➋ financial planning ➌ sustainable growth This is what turns a busy business into a stable one.

How Tradesppl.co.uk fits in

Every service we offer supports one of these stages. The next pages explain:

➊ what’s important at each step ➋ what problems typically appear ➌ how to move forward in the right order

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Phase 1 Building a Credible Business

Making your company easy to trust and easy to approve

Before a landlord or managing agent contacts a contractor, they assess risk. They look for signs that answer one simple question: “Will this business cause me problems?”

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Includes:

1. Local Visibility & Early Cashflow (Leaflet Campaigns & Google Business Profile) Keeping work flowing while building long-term positioning 2. Approval-Ready Website & Online Presence Your first credibility checkpoint for landlords and managing agents 3. Branding & Professional Business Materials Why quotes, invoices, and documents influence trust 4. On-Site Photography & Proof of Work Visual evidence that reduces doubt and builds confidence 5. Professional Digital Flipbook One link that presents your business clearly and professionally 6. Certificates, Compliance & Presentation What decision-makers silently look for before approving a contractor 7. Vehicle Branding & Site Signage Reinforcing trust through consistent offline visibility

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Most opportunities are decided before a conversation happens. At this stage, decision-makers are not judging your workmanship. They are judging: how trustworthy your business looks how good are your reviews how professional your communication feels how easy it is to justify choosing you If those answers aren’t obvious, opportunities stop quietly.

Phase 1 exists to remove doubt.

It helps your business:

look organised and established present work clearly and confidently show proof instead of making promises feel safe to approve and use long-term This is not about marketing for attention. It’s about reducing risk for the person making the decision.

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1. Local Visibility & Early Cashflow Why being easy to find locally keeps work flowing Before managing agents and large landlords come into the picture, most trades businesses rely on local demand. This stage isn’t about growth at scale. It’s about momentum.

Why local visibility matters

Most homeowners and private landlords don’t ask for recommendations anymore. They: search on Google check Google Maps look for nearby companies choose the option that feels familiar and trustworthy If your business doesn’t appear online or it’s not convincing - the opportunity goes elsewhere. The problem this stage solves

Without local visibility:

enquiries are inconsistent work depends on referrals only quiet weeks create pressure decisions become reactive

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Key tools that drive local visibility There are three main pillars at this stage:

1a. Google Business Profile This is often the first impression of your business.

It shows:

your location services reviews photos how active and established you look A poorly set-up profile can make a good business look unreliable. 1B. Local presence & consistency

This includes: leaflets

signage vehicles

repeated exposure in the same areas People trust what they recognise, even subconsciously. 1C. Clear local messaging

Your message should:

clearly state what you do make it easy to contact you feel professional and consistent

Confusion creates hesitation.

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How you can do this yourself (if budget is tight)

If you want to handle this stage yourself: ➊ Claim and fully complete your Google Business Profile (click here for free tutorial). ➋ Add: - real photos of your work - correct detailed description of your services - working contact details - opening hours ➌ Ask customers for reviews consistently and send review link to your previous customers. ➍ Design a simple, clear leaflet with your contact details and most popular service to begin with (add 10% discount to track how many people called you from the leaflet) ➎ Find company that will print and distribute your leaflets ➏ Keep branding consistent (same name, colours, logo everywhere) ➐ Focus distribution on areas you already serve and start from min 5000-10000 leaflets as a test ➑ When you find service that is profitable to promote with leaflets, scale campaign to 50k leaflets per month in similar areas. This is the cheapest way to improve local visibility, but it requires time and consistency.

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How Tradesppl Helps With Local Visibility When you don’t have the time or want it done right If you’re busy running jobs, managing staff, and keeping customers happy, local visibility often becomes an afterthought.

What makes our approach different?

We don’t treat local visibility as “marketing”. It’s a risk reduction and trust building tool. Our team includes professionals with decades of property management, sales & marketing experience. People who know how landlords and managing agents choose contractors. That insight shapes everything we do for our clients. What we do for you: ➊ Local Leaflet Campaigns (Done-For-You): • Messaging written specifically for your trade, using seasonal offers. • Designed to build familiarity, not just enquiries. • Area research and targeting based on where your services make the most sense. • Tracking so you know what works and what’s worth scaling. • Print and distribution management. • Print Included in price 10,000 leaflets → £1,099 20,000 leaflets → £1,749

What’s included in price?

Seasonal Design

Distribution

Result Tracking Area Research Campaign

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EXAMPLE#1 (Front):

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EXAMPLE#1 (Back):

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EXAMPLE#2 (Front):

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➋ Google Business Profile Setup & Optimisation Correct service structure Accurate local categories Photo and content strategy Review guidance

Trust-focused presentation One-off setup: £199

Reviews QR code: £49

➌ Google Business Profile Management (Monthly) Keeping your profile active, accurate, and credible.

Minimum — £100 / month Ongoing profile monitoring Information updates Basic activity & health checks Intermediate — £200 / month

P ost once a month Reply to reviews once a month Photo uploads once a month

Everything in Minimum Regular posts & updates Photo uploads Review response guidance

Everything in Minimum Regular posts & updates Regular photo uploads Review response guidance

Pro — £350 / month

Everything in Intermediate Advanced local optimisation Ongoing trust & credibility improvements Stronger positioning for managing agent and landlord searches

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EXAMPLE#1 Premier London Property

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Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales. Builders • Electricians • Plumbers • Property Maintenance • Cleaning Companies • Fire Safety

EXAMPLE#2 Job done refurbishments

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One team. One strategy. One contact We are the only company that can provide: ➊ Local visibility ➋ Branding & websites ➌ Photography & proof for landlords ➍ Vehicle branding & signage ➎ Accounting ➏ Private landlord outreach ➐ Managing agent approvals All aligned. All consistent. All handled by one team.

Most agencies don’t understand property services Tradesppl is different.

“Local visibility keeps your business moving today, while you preparing it for better clients tomorrow.”

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2. Approval-Ready Website & Online Presence your website is judged long before you’re contacted For landlords and managing agents, your website is not marketing. It’s a risk check. Before they call or email you, they look you up.

What decision-makers are really checking

They’re not looking for: fancy animations clever slogans long explanations They are looking for answers to silent questions: Is this business legitimate? Are they properly insured and compliant? Do they understand property services? Can I justify using them internally? If the answers aren’t immediately clear, the process stops.

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What an approval-ready website actually does

A good website at this stage should: clearly explain what you do and who you work with display certificates and compliance information show real proof of work make contacting you easy feel organised, reliable, and established Its job is not to impress - its job is to remove doubt.

Where most businesses go wrong

Most contractors: build a website once and forget it focus on looks instead of clarity don’t present compliance properly don’t think like landlords or agents That’s why many good businesses never progress past this stage.

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How you can do this yourself (if you want to) If you’re doing this without professional help: Choose and register your name (domain) that is short, simple and easy to remember. Keep the structure simple (homepage, services, about us, contact) Clearly list your services Add real photos of your work Display certificates and insurance Include clear contact details Avoid stock images and vague claims The cheapest route is: 1. Basic hosting and domain, for example: Ionos GoDaddy Wix 2. A simple website builder, for example: Ionos Website Builder GoDaddyAiro Wix 3. Your own photos This works, if you write it accordingly to what Landlords and Managing Agents expect and also keep it updated. You can find many tutorials and guides on YouTube about building simple websites, and how to use website builders mentioned above.

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How Tradesppl Builds Websites Designed with property managers, not marketers Most websites fail because they’re built by people who don’t understand property services. Tradesppl websites are designed with property management experience at the core.

What makes our websites different?

Our team includes professionals with over a decade of experience in property and project management. We understand: how managing agents assess risk what information they look for how approvals are justified internally what raises red flags That insight shapes: structure wording layout priorities This is not design guesswork.

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Our website option#1

➊ Approval-Ready Website Designed as the minimum professional standard for landlords and managing agents. Includes: domain and server provider advice landlord and managing agent-focused structure clear service explanations compliance & certificates presentation mobile optimisation enquiry forms Ideal if: your current site is weak or outdated approvals are a priority you want to be taken seriously

£1,199

What’s included in price?

Mobile version

Modern

Design

Optimisation Landlord-focused

Text writing

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Our website option#2

➋ Fully Tailored Website for maximum growth Built as a long-term asset. Includes: satisfaction guarantee bespoke structure & copy completed projects portfolio blog WhatsApp / live chat supports approvals and private enquiries Ideal if: you want to scale you manage teams you want ongoing enquiries

£1,999 – £3,000

What’s included in price?

WhatsApp Tailored Text

Bespoke Structure

Portfolio

Blog

Live Chat

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Our website maintenance plan

➊ Website maintenance (required with website) A neglected website quickly becomes a liability. Includes: hosting

updates security domain management

£39 / month or £399 / year

Why Tradesppl over a typical agency

01 Most agencies: don’t understand property management design only for aesthetics, not risk reduction for Landlords focus on traffic, not trust Tradesppl: designs with landlords and managing agents approval in mind knows where the real money is aligns your website with every other service

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EXAMPLE#1

JH Electrical 24/7

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Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

EXAMPLE#2

Premier london property

Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

EXAMPLE#3

Haupa associates LTD

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For many landlords and managing agents, your work is judged before they ever see a finished job. It’s judged through: quotes invoices emails documents attachments From Landlord perspective these materials answer one question: “Is this business organised and reliable?” 3. Branding & Professional Business Materials how you present yourself affects trust before work even starts

What professional business materials should do

At this stage, your materials should: look consistent across all formats clearly show who you are and what you do reinforce trust, not distract support compliance and clarity This is not about “looking fancy”. It’s about removing friction.

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How you can handle this yourself

If you want to manage this stage on your own: Use one logo, one colour set, one font Keep quotes and invoices clean and simple Make sure company details are always correct Create a basic certification pack (PDF) including table of content, your insurances, certification, info about your company and experience. Avoid copying templates from different sources The cheapest route is: using one basic design tool like Canvas sticking to consistency over creativity This works, if you are disciplined and organised.

Where most businesses struggle

Most contractors:

update things one by one mix styles over time send documents reactively underestimate how this looks externally This is where confidence quietly drops.

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If you’re busy running jobs, managing staff, and keeping customers happy, local visibility often becomes an afterthought. How Tradesppl Builds Professional Business Materials Designed to reduce doubt, not decorate

What makes our approach different?

Our branding and documents are designed by a team that understands: how property managers assess contractors what documents are shared internally where confusion causes rejection This allows us to: prioritise clarity over creativity highlight the right information present compliance properly ➊ Full Branding & Business Materials Package £1,200 £1755

What’s included:

Price List Design

QR Code System

Professional Email Signatures

Business Card Design

Quote Template

Invoice Template

Health & Safety Documents

Certification Pack (Landlord-ready)

Certification Badges

Accreditation Badges

Tailored Copy

Professional design

Buy Now: £1,200 £1755

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EXAMPLE#1

EMail signature

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EXAMPLE#2

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EXAMPLE#4

H&S Policy

Date of Issue: 15 January 2025

Review Date: 15 January 2026

“All Trades. One Team. “

Reliable Property Maintenance across London

Health & Safety Policy

Under One Roof Planning Ltd (Trading as Under One Roof Co.)

Registered Office: 106 Truscon House, 14 Carnation Gardens, Hayes, UB3 4FY

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EXAMPLE#5

Price List

Maintenance Price List

Electrical Services:

Region:

Rate

Unit

North/North West (excluding material):

£108+VAT

Per Hour

Other Regions (excluding material):

£90+VAT

Per Hour

Service

Rate

Unit

EICR

£150+VAT

Flat Rate

£134+VAT

Flat Rate

Electric Boiler Servicing

Save up to £50 per property on EICR & Boiler servicing when booking multiple properties at once.

Plumbing:

Service:

Rate

Unit

Plumbing Issues (excluding material):

£75+VAT

Per Hour

Leak Investigation with Thermocamera:

£150+VAT

Flat

Gas/Electric Boiler (excluding material):

£120+VAT

Flat

Gas Certificate

£180+VAT

Flat

HIU Boiler Engineer (excluding material):

£195+VAT

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Save up to 50% on Gas Certificates & HIU repairs for multiple properties

02045324279 Bookings@u1rp.com Contact us:

Under One Roof Planning LTD ⏐ Vat. N. : 386 281 467

⏐ C.N. : 11988732

Bank: HSBC

⏐ Sort Code: 40-03-21 ⏐ Acc. Number: 2231 3294

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Company statements

Tel: 02045324279

Under One Roof Planning Ltd - Operating in London (within M25)

1. Company Overview

Under One Roof Planning Ltd (U1R) is a multi-trade property maintenance and refurbishment company operating exclusively within the M25 area.

We provide all key trades — plumbing, electrical, cleaning, inspections, decorating, and general maintenance — predominantly using our own directly employed engineers and operatives.

Where specialist skills or additional capacity are required, U1R may engage approved subcontractors. These subcontractors are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our company’s standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.

2. Subcontractor Vetting and Approval

Although most work is completed in-house, any subcontractor engaged by U1R must first undergo a verification and approval process that includes:

Insurance Verification:

Confirmation of valid Public Liability (£5m) and Employers’ Liability (£10m) insurance. Competence & Qualifications:

Verification of trade accreditations such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, F-Gas, or Asbestos Awareness (Category A).

Health & Safety Compliance:

Review of Health & Safety Policy, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and evidence of staff training.

Legal & Environmental Compliance:

Confirmation of registration with the Environment Agency (Waste Carrier Licence No. CBDL575211) and adherence to all environmental and waste-disposal regulations.

References / Performance History:

Checks on past projects to ensure reliability and workmanship meet U1R standards.

Only subcontractors meeting all criteria are added to U1R’s Approved Subcontractor List, managed by the Head of Operations.

Under One Roof Planning LTD ⏐ Vat. N. : 386 281 467

⏐ C.N. : 11988732

Bank: HSBC

⏐ Sort Code: 40-03-21 ⏐ Acc. Number: 2231 3294

Why this works better, than piecemeal design Most businesses use:

➊ One designer for logo and business cards. ➋ Another for documents. ➌ Another for websites and signage. This creates inconsistency.

Tradesppl delivers everything:

➊ Through one team. ➋ Under one strategy. ➌ Aligned with your website, Google profile, and outreach.

The outcome Professional materials:

➊ Reduce hesitation ➋ Speed up decisions ➌ Strengthen approvals ➍ Support long-term relationships

“They don’t just look better, they work better.”

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697 +44 204 20 3697

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4. On-Site Photography & Proof of Work Why proof matters more than promises

At some point, every contractor says the same thing: “Once they see our work, they’ll understand.” The problem is, landlords often decide before they ever see the work in person.

How work is judged today

Landlords and managing agents rarely: visit sites wait to see results rely on verbal explanations Instead, they judge based on: photos documentation case studies what can be shared internally If proof is missing or unclear, confidence drops.

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+123-456-7890 +44 7562 856830

www.reallygreatsite.com 123 Anywhere St., Any City www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

The problem this stage solves

Without proper proof: your experience is hard to demonstrate emails feel empty proposals rely on verbal claims approvals stall Good work that isn’t documented properly doesn’t help you bring many new customers.

What effective proof actually looks like

Strong proof isn’t just finished photos. It includes: before, during, and after stages engineers on site, working professionally clean, organised environments branded vans or signage where possible consistent quality across jobs This reassures decision-makers that:

your work is controlled your team is reliable your processes are repeatable

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697 +44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

How you can do this yourself

If you want to document work on your own: take good quality photos before, during, and after each job (don’t forget about wide angles) focus on clarity, not artistic angles show real conditions, not just perfect finishes keep lighting consistent store images in organised folders The cheapest route is: using a good smartphone following a simple checklist being consistent on every job This works wonders, if you have the time and discipline.

Where most businesses struggle

Most contractors:

forget to take photos take only close-up photos that don’t show where is something located. only capture finished work store images randomly can’t find them when needed That’s when proof becomes unreliable.

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+123-456-7890 +44 7562 856830

www.reallygreatsite.com 123 Anywhere St., Any City www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

How Tradesppl Documents Your Work Structured proof designed for building trust and getting approved by managing agents. Tradesppl doesn’t offer “marketing photography”. We provide credibility documentation.

What makes our approach different?

Our photography is guided by people who understand: how managing agents assess contractors. how landlords are choosing contractors. what looks risky vs reliable. what information supports approvals. This means every shoot follows a clear structure, not guesswork.

The outcome

Clear proof:

increases trust strengthens proposals supports approvals makes follow-ups easier Your work stops being something you explain, and becomes something you show.

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697 +44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

Our on-site documentation services

Per-Job Site Photography

£249 – £349

Includes:

1 site visit structured before / during / after photos engineers at work (PPE & branding) edited and ready for use on website & flipbook Ideal for: regular jobs building a portfolio quickly

Transformation Package (Photo + Video)

£499 – £699

Includes:

before & after site visits professional photography 60–90 second transformation video Ideal for: case studies tenders managing agent presentations

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+123-456-7890 +44 7562 856830

www.reallygreatsite.com 123 Anywhere St., Any City www.Tradesppl.co.uk

Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

Our on-site documentation services

Monthly Credibility Retainer

£399 – £2299 / month

Includes:

1–8 site visits per month ongoing photo & short video content consistent portfolio growth Ideal if: approvals are a priority you want steady proof over time to build your credibility on social media and online.

EXAMPLE#1

Brand Photography

Tel: 02045324279 Project photography

EXAMPLE#2

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

Built by professionals with combined 10+ years of experience in property management, contractor procurement, marketing & sales.

Tel: 02045324279

EXAMPLE#3

Brand Video

Tel: 02045324279 EXAMPLE#4 Before & after Video

Why this works better than hiring a photographer

Most photographers:

➊ Don’t understand property services ➋ Shoot only for aesthetics ➌ Don’t think about Landlords and Managing Agents approving contractors Tradesppl: ➊ Documents work for decision-makers ➋ Aligns photos with your website, flipbook, and outreach ➌ Focuses on consistency, not one-off shoots

“Your work stops being something you explain, and becomes something you show.”

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697 +44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

Most decision-makers don’t read long emails. They skim. They also: dislike large attachments avoid downloading files forward information internally This makes it difficult for contractors to present their business clearly. 5. Professional Digital Flipbook Why one clear link works better than long emails and attachments

The problem this solves

Without a simple way to present your business: emails become long and cluttered attachments get ignored important information gets missed you never know if anyone looked This creates uncertainty and weak follow-ups.

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+123-456-7890 +44 7562 856830

www.reallygreatsite.com 123 Anywhere St., Any City www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

Why format matters as much as conten

Even good information can fail if it’s presented poorly. Decision-makers prefer: one clear link a professional layout easy navigation information that’s easy to share internally A flipbook solves this by packaging everything neatly in one place.

What a good flipbook should include

At this stage, a flipbook should: clearly explain what you do show proof of work present certificates and compliance reinforce trust visually feel structured and professional Its job is not to impress, it’s to make the decision easier for landlords and managing agents..

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 7562 856830

www.Tradesppl.co.uk

45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL

+44 204 20 3697 +44 204 20 3697

www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk www.MayfairStrategies.co.uk

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