Author Archives: Oliver Dempsey

About Oliver Dempsey

Owner and Managing Director at Tradesmen.ie and contributor to the Tradesmen.ie Blog DISCLAIMER: All content provided in my articles is for informational purposes only. The information contained in these articles has been obtained from research carried out by myself through online and offline sources and through other writers and contributors who provide me with content. While I am responsible for the final editing of each article and I do my best to verify the information, I do not make representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information. Therefore you must not rely on the information contained in any of these articles and always make sure to seek the advice of a suitably qualified expert before embarking on any project.

80,000 Jobs Posted on Tradesmen.ie!!

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, yesterday we exceeded 80,000 jobs posted on Tradesmen.ie since we launched the website in June 2008.  Based on the value of the jobs posted the potential value of this work to tradesmen and to the Irish economy is … Continue reading →

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Building Materials – Who should buy them, Customer or Tradesman?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

When the tradesman supplies the building materials or appliances there is often some confusion over who is responsible in the event of materials being faulty or where an appliance stops working. Continue reading →

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House Alarm Prices Survey

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, recently we carried out a quick house alarm prices survey of alarm installation and upgrade costs from installers listed on our site.   Most of the installers surveyed were from the Dublin area but there were a couple from … Continue reading →

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How to get quotes from tradesmen iIlustration

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, recently we created a “How to get quotes from tradesmen” illustration.  The illustration talks about a customer who wants to get quotes for an extension to her home and how she goes through the process of posting the … Continue reading →

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Result and Video of our August Draw 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

This is the video of our August Draw for anyone who posted a job and provided feedback in the month of July. Continue reading →

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Cash Jobs Warning

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

If a tradesman working for you offers to accept a cash payment and “knock off” the VAT they could be breaking the law and you might not have any comeback. Continue reading →

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Customer Feedback Video from John Rohan

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Customer Feedback Video from John Rohan from Castleknock in Dublin 15 in which he describes how he posted a job on Tradesmen.ie and got Marc Smith from Fingal Security Solutions to install an alarm in his home Continue reading →

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Volunteers Wanted for Inner City Dublin Project

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, volunteers wanted for the Upstart park project beside Dominic Street during the month of August.  Upstart is a charity, working with Dublin City Council, BID, OPW and other organisations, to transform a derelict Dominick Street site into a … Continue reading →

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Video Testimonial from Customer Eamonn McMahon

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, Here is a video testimonial we received recently from Eamonn McMahon, Portmarnock Dublin 13.  In the video Eamonn talks about his experience using Tradesmen.ie when renovating his bathroom earlier this year.   You can see the video below:- Eamonn … Continue reading →

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Digital Media Internship

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, we are delighted to announce that we have a position available for a digital media intern.  The intern will gain practical experience in planning / implementation of marketing campaigns focused on the Irish market. Digital online marketing strategy … Continue reading →

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