Our Story
We're Jess and Russ, two small business owners who understand the costly struggles of gaining online visibility in today's market.
In 2023, we experienced firsthand the frustration of high advertising costs on Social Media platforms, search engines and online Marketplaces—Jess would spend £60 a day on Google Ads and Russ paid hefty fees for leads that often went nowhere.
We also noticed the frequent posts on Facebook and Nextdoor that were of people asking for recommendations of local service people, and the two most important things on these posts were availability and genuine recommendation..BOOM...Check My Diary was born!
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We believe small businesses should have fair access to online advertising opportunities without being exploited by big companies charging outrageous fees and eye-watering commissions.
Join us in creating a level playing field for all small business service providers and self-employed traders!
Our Vision
Our vision is to level the playing field, make online visibility easier and affordable for small local businesses.
We aim to restore authentic word-of-mouth recommendations in a tech-driven world, ensuring that genuine endorsements are available to be seen and shared with ease.
To showcase emerging local talent and the newly qualified
To create collaboration between Sole Traders to take on larger projects and fill shortfalls in manpower. Keeping our local communities and the local economy thriving.
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Contact
We are always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.