As the country begins to move into recovery, small businesses are looking at new ways to make sure that they are able to move forward.
Local Traders, a radically new business network, has been launched in Bradford to help businesses to survive and thrive in the current difficult economic climate and to offer consumers in the area genuine peace of mind.
Local Traders works by providing time and money-saving services to small businesses. Membership includes a listing on the Local Traders website, a personalised business website that Local Traders will update as required at no cost and will host free of charge, business cards, advertising and local mail shots as well as invaluable free information and advice on employment legislation, health and safety, plus access to a dedicated business newsletter.
Other essential services for small businesses such as annual accounts, debt collection, payroll, self-assessment and company tax returns and VAT records, are available at discounted prices to members.

At the same time Local Traders will work with member businesses to promote trust in the standards and integrity of its members by guaranteeing that every business has provided 3 checked independent references for work completed, hold the relevant public liability insurance and have agreed to have their work assessed on an annual basis so that consumers can choose a trader from the site with confidence. On top of this Local Traders expect all member businesses to abide by their code of conduct, visit the website for more details.