The days of sticking an advert in the Yellow Pages and waiting for the phone to ring are long gone. Today, when someone in Earl Shilton needs a plumber, electrician or builder, they pick up their phone and search Google. If your business doesn't appear in those results, you simply don't exist to that customer.
Most tradesmen are brilliant at their craft but have never been taught how to market themselves. That's not a failing, it's just not what you trained to do. But ignoring marketing means you're handing work to competitors who might not even be as skilled as you.
The good news is that marketing for tradesmen doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. With the right strategy focused on your local area, you can build a consistent pipeline of leads that keeps your diary full.