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How to ask for a Google review without it feeling awkward

Most tradies know they should be asking for reviews. Almost none of them do it consistently. This is the word-for-word script and timing that actually gets results.

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Kirsty — Avura
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What happens when a customer can't reach you? (It's not what you think)

A missed call at 7pm doesn't just lose one job. It sends that customer — and everyone they talk to — straight to your competitor. Here's what the data actually shows about response time and conversion.

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Kirsty — Avura
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The 15-minute social media system for tradies who hate social media

You don't need to post every day or hire a content agency. You need one repeatable system that keeps you visible to local customers without eating your week. Here's exactly what it looks like.

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Kirsty — Avura
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Your Google Business Profile is your most important marketing tool — are you using it?

98% of customers check Google before they call. If your profile is incomplete, has old photos or hasn't been updated in months, you're handing enquiries to competitors who've done the basics.

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Kirsty — Avura
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The hidden cost of doing everything yourself: how much is your admin actually costing you?

Most small business owners underestimate what their time costs per hour — and overestimate how long admin "really takes." Run this simple calculation and the answer might surprise you.

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Kirsty — Avura
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One bad review doesn't sink your business — ignoring it does

A 1-star review left unanswered tells every future customer that you don't care. The right response — written well — can actually turn the situation in your favour. Here's the template.

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Kirsty — Avura
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