TRUSTED TRADER
MARKING 15 YEARS OF THE SUCCESSFUL TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME THE TRUSTED TRADER SCHEME which helps Derbyshire residents to find trustworthy tradespeople and services has recently marked its fifteenth anniversary. Derbyshire traders have spoken about the benefits of being a member and how it gives their customers peace of mind as well as boosting their businesses. A survey carried out with members reveals that 94% of Trusted Traders said they felt being a member gave their customers more confidence when using them,
Above: Customer Neil Mutch with trusted Trader Nick Davy and Councillor Carol Hart. and a total of 84% said that being a member benefited their business as a whole. Around 1,000 traders and services, ranging from plumbers, electricians, gardeners, joiners and decorators to electric vehicle charger installers, accountants, dog walkers,
removal firms and will writers, have registered as Trusted Traders since the scheme was set up in November 2008. It was launched to help local people find traders and businesses who agree to do a good job at a fair price and deliver good customer service.
It’s also aimed at protecting consumers by making it easier for them to find and use traders they can trust, rather than falling foul of rogue traders cold-calling; and using high pressure sales techniques. Supporting good, honest and reliable traders and Continued on 32
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