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25% Off This “Must read for all subcontractors…”

Date: 18/08/2020
Category: Business Improvement

“If you are a subcontractor you need to read this book”: so says one of the many positive reviews of my book The Streetwise Subbie.

The StreetwiseSubbie is a book that is very close to my heart. Not just because I have written the 4th edition, but because I have a genuine passion for helping Specialist Contractors, Trade Contractors and Subcontractors. And I have used my 20 years experience as a Specialist Contractor and 30 years in professional practice to build on the great work started by its original author Jack Russell.

As it says on the back cover: “Very few books explore the problems which are particular to the relationship between Specialist Contractors and the Main Contractor, or Clients with whom they are in contract. Fewer still provide solutions in such a down to earth no-nonsense way as The StreetwiseSubbie does.”

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that in the construction industry you are going to be faced with some sort of commercial or contractual problem from time to time. So, what better than being able to turn to a book written by an ex Specialist Contractor who has also spent 30 years professionally resolving commercial and contractual problems for Specialist Contractors?

Yes, I really am that old!

The Streetwise Subbie is a highly regarded practical guide to contractual matters and here’s what a few readers have to say:

Matthew Telling
“Every subcontractor should have one.Barry again communicates well the pitfalls for all us trusting subcontractors who dare to believe that a contract is a two way street when problems occur.”

Steelandsite
“Highly recommended read for all subbies. No-nonsense information for Subbies. Barry seriously knows his stuff and how to deal with Main Contractors and contracts.”

Phil
“Every sub contractor needs this book! Amazingly useful!”

Paul Smyth
“A must-read for all sub-contractors in the construction industry.
Great source of information that will help subbies become Streetwise!”

And now we can offer you a 25% discount off the normal retail price, so it’s yours for less than a round of drinks, at only £13.49!

Grab your discount code on our web site: 25% Off The StreetwiseSubbie

It’s an easy to read, practical, and essential guide, aimed at Specialist Contractors of all sizes and specialisations, whether you’re a sole trader, company director, or a member of the team that has to handle the commercial and contractual aspects of the projects you undertake.

The kind of book that you keep handy, because it has so many answers that you can refer to it over and over again.

Grab your discount code on our web site: 25% Off The StreetwiseSubbie

I’m sure you will enjoy it, and that it will repay your investment many times over.

Thanks and best regards

Barry J Ashmore
Founder of StreetwiseSubbie.com

P.S. The clue really is in our name – StreetwiseSubbie! We specialise in helping Specialist Contractors of all sizes and in all trades. So, as a first step towards getting to know us better, why not come and take a look at all the resources on our web site or connect with me on LinkedIn or join our LinkedIn group? We are a really friendly bunch.

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Construction’s a tough place to do business right now, and Specialist Contractors need all the help you can get. That’s why you will find our resources and expertise are invaluable, whatever the size of your business and whatever your specialisation. We’re here to help you solve all your business problems, including the crucially important contractual ones, such as getting paid.

What Our Buddies Say ...

Linda Johnson, Director, Active Tunnelling

“This toolkit is amazing, I often sit up late at night googling information or reading contractual books from my iphone before going to sleep. On reading the first couple of tabs worth in your beautifully presented and appropriately organised folders I am delighted to have joined the club! I’ve always said that knowledge is power and this really is a powerful resource, there will be a hell of a lot of bed time reading but hopefully this will allow me to retire before I hit the age of 90.”

Mark Grocock, Managing Director, Bespoke Drywall Ltd

"Streetwisesubbies consultant guided Bespoke Drywall Limited through the triple ISO certification process and, with thier assistance, we were certificated to 9001, 14001 & 18001. The consultant supplied assistance and support throughout the process either by email, phone or visits to our Office. He also chaired our inaugural management review and steered us through and also made other positive contributions to our business which has seen us register on the Growth Accelerator coaching programme. We also intend to engage him to carry out our annual internal audits. A consummate professional and we would not hesitate to recommend him."

Ian Radford, Managing Director MIES Building Services Limited

“StreetwiseSubbie provides no nonsense contractual advice that’s easy to understand and their Consultant has been excellent at getting our money for us!”

Gerard Duffy, MD, Enterprise Electrical Ltd

"A company went bump on us owing quite a bit of money. Our Streetwise Consultant) guided us through our options and worked with the end client to re-coup some of our losses ... the moral of this story, get signed up to StreetwiseSubbie and make use of what it has to offer."

Bernard Murray, Fireproof Fire Engineering Sprinkler System Specialists

“I want to express my own and our Directors thanks for your input on our payment problems...and the successful resolution of the matter.”

Sue McIntyre, General Manager, Grantfen Fire & Security Ltd

“We are very grateful to StreetwiseSubbie for helping us to resolve a stressful and potentially disastrous situation“

Stuart Bailey, Managing Director, William Bailey Ltd

"StreetwiseSubbie added to our contractual awareness and helped us improve our marketing...it’s definitely a good deal and very informative!”

Tim Keyes, Managing Director, NWP Electrical and Mechanical Limited

“The initial StreetwiseSubbie induction session provided us with a comprehensive marketing report....and their free consultancy service for copy writing helped us to secure top quality press coverage in our area.”

Karl Bradshaw, Director, B&S Electrical Contractors Ltd

“Sub-Contractor friendly, down to earth commercial and contractual advice and support that has already helped us enormously.”

Trevor Kirby, Anglian Architechtural

“I recommend all Specialist Contractors, whether they nd trading in the present market to be a challenge or not, to get in touch with StreetwiseSubbie; we did - and the monthly fee has been money well spent for advice on both Contractual and Marketing matters. We are a small rm and when we needed Contractual support to ght a claim that was dragging on, Streetwise was there for us and we got paid within a month.”

Reg Burgess, Painting Subcontractor

“Many thanks for your advice regarding our contractual problem and your prompt, straightforward advice regarding applications, dayworks and more.

I feel genuinely re-assured having found your site and the backup provided from you and your team.”

Phil Bradley Jacobs, LES E&I Specialist Sub-Contractors

“I had a particularly difficult contractual position with a client, which could have led to a significant commercial loss on the project, through Barry’s involvement and assistance I managed to work positively and constructively with the client to amicably resolve the issues to the success of the project.

Barry provided a clear and concise contractual position but then set out scenarios from real life experiences that changed the strategy we adopted; this was instrumental in reaching an amicable resolution of a difficult situation.”

Mike Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Mechanical Services Ltd

“I highly recommend Streetwisesubbies Consultants, Foy Certification for their simple step by step approach to achieving an IMS; with thier help we have been able to achieve the three international standards taking our business to the next level”

John O’Connell, Managing Director, O’Connell’s Drywall Contractors Limited

“StreetwiseSubbie helped us to produce more effective advertising that got results”

M Duff, Company Director, R&M Sprinkler Installations

“We had only just signed up for the Gold Buddy Membership when we had issues getting retention monies released from a Main Contractor, with the expert and excellent assistance and advice received from Jo and the team, our retention monies were promptly released. We have since recommended SWS
to other subbies having similar issues. Once again many thanks for your help.”