Get more local jobs from Facebook & Instagram while you get on with your work

For trades and local service businesses across Northamptonshire.

  • Your business shown to people in the areas you cover, on their phones
  • Enquiries come straight to you, not shared with other trades
  • I run your ads from start to finish. You just answer the enquiries
How does it work?
25% off your first month No long contracts You own your ad account

Does this sound familiar?

Most local trades and service businesses I speak to have at least one of these problems.

Busy one month, quiet the next

Some months you can't keep up, others the phone barely rings. It's hard to plan and stressful when the diary empties.

Relying on word of mouth

Recommendations are great, but you can't control when they come. When they slow down, so does your work.

Paying for leads other trades also get

Lead websites often send the same job to several trades. You end up racing to be the cheapest quote.

No time for marketing

After a long day on the job, the last thing you want is to learn how Facebook ads work.

Facebook and Instagram ads put your business in front of local people every day, not just when someone happens to remember your name. That means a steadier flow of enquiries, instead of waiting for the phone to ring.

How Facebook ads work, in plain English

Most people in your area check Facebook or Instagram every day. Ads put your business in front of them while they scroll.

Step 1

You choose the area

Your ads only show to people in the towns and postcodes you work in. No wasted money on people miles away.

Step 2

They see your business

People nearby see photos of your work and your offer while scrolling. Many didn't know they needed you until then.

Step 3

They get in touch

One tap and they can call you or send you their details, ready for you to follow up.

Why not just run the ads yourself?

You can. But these are the problems most business owners run into.

Money disappears fast

Facebook will spend your budget whether it brings in work or not. Hundreds can go with nothing to show for it.

Enquiries that go nowhere

Time wasters, people outside your area and bargain hunters. Evenings spent chasing leads that never become jobs.

People stop noticing your ad

Run the same ad for weeks and people scroll straight past it. Results drop and costs creep up.

No idea what's working

Clicks, reach, impressions. It's hard to tell if the ads brought in any actual jobs.

I handle all of this for you. Spend kept in check, the right people targeted, ads refreshed before they go stale, and your own dashboard to check results any time.

Founding client offer: 3 places

25% off your first month for my first 3 clients

I'm taking on my first three local businesses. Join as a founding client and you'll get 25% off my fee for your first month. The first month is mostly testing, so you pay less while we find what works. All I ask is honest feedback along the way, and if you're happy with the results, a review.

Setup is included, at no extra cost

  • Checking your Facebook and Instagram accounts
  • Setting up tracking so we can see what works
  • Building your first campaigns
  • Writing and designing your first ads

What I do for you every month

One simple service. Here's exactly what's included.

  • Ads set up and run for youCampaigns aimed at people in the areas you cover.
  • Fresh ads before old ones go staleNew photos and wording so people keep noticing you.
  • Your budget watched closelyAnything not bringing in enquiries gets switched off.
  • Questions that filter out time wastersSo more of your enquiries turn into real jobs.
  • Your own dashboard, plus a monthly reportCheck your results any time, day or night, and get a plain-English report every month.
  • A monthly call with meWe go through the results and agree what to change next.

For most trades, one extra job a month more than covers the cost. Your fee depends on how much you spend on ads, so we'll agree it together on the call. No surprises, and no pressure.

Isiah, founder of Ready Steady Marketing
IsiahWellingborough, Northamptonshire

Hi, I'm Isiah

I've worked in marketing for over two years, and now I help local trades and service businesses get more work from Facebook and Instagram. You'll deal with me from the first call onwards, not a sales team or an account manager.

What you can count on

You own your ad account

Your ads run in your own account and your payment details stay with Facebook. I never see or handle them.

No long contracts

Rolling monthly after the first 3 months, so the ads have time to learn.

A direct line to me

Message me whenever suits you. You'll hear back from me within 1 working day.

Straight answers

If I don't think ads will work for your business, I'll tell you, even if it means losing the sale.

Is this right for you?

I only work with a small number of local businesses, so each one gets proper attention.

A good fit if you

  • Run a trade or local service business, like roofing, building, landscaping or cleaning
  • Can put at least £300 a month into ads, plus my fee
  • Have room for more jobs in the next month

Not a fit if you

  • Expect loads of jobs in the first week
  • Are already fully booked for months
  • Can't give it the first few months to work

Common questions

How much does it cost?

There are two parts: your ad spend, which starts from £300 a month and is paid directly to Facebook, and my monthly fee. My fee depends on your ad spend, so we'll agree it together on the call once we know what your business needs. For most trades, one extra job a month more than covers the cost.

Do people really find tradespeople on Facebook?

They're not usually searching for you there. But when someone with a problem sees a local business they can trust, many will get in touch. Ads reach people before they start ringing round.

I tried Facebook ads before and it didn't work. Why is this different?

Most DIY ads are boosted posts aimed too widely, with the same ad left running for weeks and nobody checking which ones actually bring in enquiries. I set up proper campaigns aimed at your area, test different ads against each other, and keep adjusting every month based on real enquiries.

How soon will I get enquiries?

Your ads can start being seen within a day or two of going live. The first few weeks are for testing to find what works best, so it's fairer to judge results over the first couple of months than the first week.

Do I need to make the ads myself?

No. I write and design the ads. The best results usually come from real photos of your work, so I'll ask you to send some from your phone. That's usually all I need from you.

Do I need a website?

No. I can send enquiries from your ads straight to your phone and email. If you'd like somewhere for people to find out more, I can build you a simple one-page website with an enquiry form. I can also set up or tidy your Google Business Profile, so people who look you up after seeing an ad find your reviews and contact details.

Is there a contract?

There's a minimum of 3 months so the ads have time to learn, then it's rolling monthly. After that, you can stop any time with 30 days' notice, and you keep your ad account and everything in it.

What happens on the call?

We talk through your business, the areas you cover and the kind of jobs you want more of. If I think I can help, I'll explain what I'd do. If not, I'll tell you straight. There's no hard sell.

Ready for more jobs? Find out if we're a fit

Answer 6 quick questions. If I can help, you'll book a free call on the spot.