Introduction - What's in it for You?

How many times have you wanted a plumber for example - didn't know one, and had to look through the Yellow Pages to choose someone who you don't know. You've no idea how good their work is or how reliable they are?

Wouldn't it be better to pick from a pool of people you probably already know?

And if you don't know them, you could ask around your friends, and they could probably tell you what you want to know.

There are so many of us who frequent The Old Spot that have professional skills, run their own businesses, or practice a trade. You may know the person, but do you know what they do for a living?

The idea is simple . . . Using the Classifieds Section of the Old Spot website, you can search through the main categories, and then through the sub-categories to find the trade you want. If the skill is there, you can jot down the details and make contact with them when you're ready. The chances are, you may get somebody you already know! If you don't and you want to check the person out, ask around the locals next time you come in and get a reference - somebody's bound to know them . . . everybody (with a few exceptions like Taxi services) listed on the Old Spot Classifieds frequents the Spot.

What's in it for the Businesses?

Isn't it better to do some work for somebody you may already know, and only have to travel a mile or so to do it? Its surely a lot better than travelling halfway across the country to deal with a client who you don't know!

And it's FREE to advertise. There's nothing to pay - even if you are successful in getting work through this method!

With the recent dramatic increase of traffic to the Old Spot website, you stand to take an increase in enquiries. But if you don't, what have you lost?

So what's in it for Steve?

An increase of traffic to the website. This means an increase in hits which improve search engine rankings. But it also means that while you're on the site, you have a chance to look around it (it's being constantly updated on a weekly basis), and may decide to attend some forthcoming events that you wouldn't have known about otherwise, or even book a meal, thus bringing income to the pub.

And it also serves to cement the Old Spot Community even more - in a way that extends 'Word of Mouth' referrals to a new level!

Steve gets no commission from any transaction that takes place this way, but he is not paying for this facility to be on his site either - it's costing him nothing.

So where's the Catch?

I can't see one. It seems a Win Win Win situation to me. If you can think of one, email me!

DISCAILMER

All the following businesses are run by locals who regularly visit the Old Spot for a pint or two.
However, neither the Old Spot nor its management and staff can take any responsibility for arrangements made between you and these Businesses.

We are in no way recommending any of these businesses, simply making it easy for you to find a skill from the people you may already know from drinking at the Old Spot. If you'd like to be extra sure, ask around amongst the other locals, many will probably have already had work done by them and can advise you accordingly.

If you would like to advertise your company on these pages, please the details, and come and see me (Stu the Brew) in the Spot.