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TRUSTED DIRECTORIES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FIX IT UP!


S & E TRUSTED ONLINE DIRECTORIES INC & FIX IT UP -JOINT  MEDIA RELEASE

For Release - January 26th, 2021 at 10 am SASKATOON, SK  

TRUSTED DIRECTORIES ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP WITH FIX IT UP! 

S & E Trusted Online Directories is a multi-award-winning Saskatchewan marketing company headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Founded in 2011 by local award-winning entrepreneur Sara Wheelwright, it has a local online directory division, that includes Trustedsaskatoon.com and Trustedregina.com. In addition, there is a full-service marketing agency, Our company focus is supporting local businesses operated with integrity as a priority. 


FIX IT UP is owned by Brad Fekula and Dwayne Melcher. Brad has over a decade of marketing expertise at Cubbon Advertising, primarily dealing with Saskatchewan businesses. Dwayne is the owner of Melcher Media, a previously Trusted Regina website company and a highly respected Saskatchewan tech agency specializing in software and virtual reality (VR) development.  The Fix-It Up software allows consumers a convenient and reliable way to save time and money when looking for a local quote. The FIX IT UP quote software was created by the developers at Melcher Media to revolutionize the way quotes are provided. 

SASKATCHEWAN TECH COLLABORATING TO CREATE ADDITIONAL VALUE FOR SMALL SASK BUSINESSES
 

In 2020 Trusted and FIX IT Up entered into a mutually beneficial legal partnership agreement with the view to providing more support to local businesses in Saskatchewan.  On the surface the 2 companies may seem to be in competition as local web-based directories; but in fact, on closer inspection, it became obvious that they instead complement each other's activities. They share a common goal, to provide the best solutions and advertising value to their clients in the Saskatchewan services industry. 


The Trusted Directories partner with a select and restricted number of locally owned businesses. These businesses fall into 40 specific categories and most are based in and around  Saskatoon and Regina. These businesses are mostly service providers, and to become partners they must meet a unique set of standards, pass a Trusted qualification process, and sign a contract to commit to upholding specific standards of service ‘ The Trusted Guarantees’.  Trusted then promotes the partners individually and as part of the ‘Trusted Community’. Essentially, we sell the Trusted Partners as our only ‘product‘ to the local marketplace via a comprehensive marketing campaign - including, but not limited to,  billboards, radio, social media, CPC campaigns, event marketing, sponsorship, and more. This gives the partners significant exposure in their local marketplace, drives quality leads, and helps their SEO. Trusted also contributes time and money to help the partner's community support efforts, and the Trusted community holds each other accountable as a group of like-minded, quality-driven, locally owned businesses. 


FIX IT UP directories on the other hand, primarily provides a comprehensive quoting platform for local service providers in over 220+ categories. A detailed and industry-specific online quoting system saves service providers significant time. In addition, to build such a platform/feature on their own websites would be a significant cost that most service providers would not invest in. FIX IT UP businesses pay a very small lead fee, which they only pay if they are selected for a job they quote. The benefits for consumers and corporations is that they can provide all their information in one easy-to-use platform and await quotes from local service providers.  This is a managed process and also saves consumers time shopping around and the frustration of businesses not getting back to enquiries in a timely manner. 

The Trusted/FIX IT UP partnership involves the following elements:

1. Integration of the FIX IT UP quote software into the Trusted Directories clouded database platform. 

This means that Trusted Partners will be able to receive detailed quotes from local consumers who want a Trusted local service provider. This saves the consumer time and as the partners have to respond in a timely fashion customers are not left ‘ hanging ‘ waiting for a reply. In addition, they can request a quote at their convenience as our platform is open for business 24/ 7!


A bonus for the Trusted partners, is that the quote link and landing page is unique to each business. This means they will not be competing with other businesses in their category that are signed up as a FIX IT UP provider.

See a listing example here: https://www.trustedsaskatoon.com/listing.aspx?lid=334 



2. Trusted Saskatoon & Regina Partners who are listed on Fix It Up will be highlighted as Trusted on Fix It Up.


This differentiates Trusted Partners and recognizes the steps they have taken to invest in their integrity.
It also shines a spotlight on their consistently high standards of quality work and customer service and gives them an advantage in the selection process.



3. FIX IT UP operates on a ‘ typical online directory model’.
They aim to sign up as many businesses as possible and charge a very small fee per lead.  After staffing and development costs this does not allow for much capital to invest in local marketing to drive consumers to use the platform, especially when it comes to mass media like print, broadcast or billboard.  


The Trusted Directories model is different, they charge more for an annual fee and severely restrict the number of businesses in each category to offer much more individual promotion, marketing value, and personalized service for their partners. They appreciate the quality of the FIX IT UP quoting software and in return for integration they are committed to promoting the feature and their FIX IT UP Partnership as part of their ongoing marketing strategy in the cities they serve. 


The owners of Trusted and FIX IT UP believe that local businesses like themselves should actively seek out collaboration opportunities in order to become more successful. We appreciate each other’s strengths, and we are proud to enter into a partnership as two established and recognized leaders in the Saskatchewan marketing industry. A community whose tech sector collaborates is a valuable asset to the province and we believe is crucial for the success of Sask tech as a whole. 


Support local and we all win!


Trusted Saskatoon Furnace Experts at JOB Heating & Air Share 5 Reasons to Choose a Boiler

JOB Heating & Air Conditioning Saskatoon are eager to provide the best possible customer experience. Their aim is to be a professional resource for our clients before, during, and after the sale! Their team takes pride in service knowledge of modern equipment and training. They are recognized by peers and offer sales, service, training & installations for residential, and commercial Heating, Cooling and Plumbing systems in Saskatoon and area. In their latest article, they discuss 5 benefits of a boiler in your home as your chosen heating system. 

5 Reasons to Choose a Boiler as Your Home Heating System

Why Choose a Boiler?

Boiler systems can use both radiation and convection heat in order to warm a building. Boilers are more consistent in offering warmth and comfort, coupled with high energy efficiency, and require low maintenance in larger applications. See the top 5 reasons to choose a boiler as your home heating system from JOB Heating & Air Conditioning.

Reason #1: Less Fuel = Less Energy

Boilers usually use less fuel to heat your home, which means potentially lower energy costs compared to a furnace.

Reason #2: More Consistent Heat

This could be a big consideration when pondering whether to get a furnace or boiler. Boilers provide consistent heat to each room in your house. Furnaces tend to not circulate the air as well, leaving rooms that are too warm or too cool due to it’s forced air.

Boiler Reason #3: Less Operational Noise

Boiler Saskatoon

Boilers are generally quieter than furnaces because you don’t hear the sound of hot air blowing. Furnaces force air in every room, making it louder than a boiler.

Reason #4: Less Maintenance

Boilers are low maintenance since they do not have filters that require cleaning, while furnaces do.

Reason #5: Better Air Quality

Homes with boilers have better air quality.  Since boiler systems don’t blow air, they don’t spread dust and allergens throughout your home the way forced-air systems do.  They also do not dry out the air leaving you with a much more comfortable environment. 

Boilers can be used to great effect in homes, as well as in larger spaces such as schools, hotels, apartment buildings, condominiums, offices, and industrial settings (warehouses, manufacturing plants, mines, etc.). For more information on Saskatoon boilers, contact JOB Heating & Air Conditioning.


JOB Heating & Air Conditioning are Trusted Saskatoon Furnace and Air Conditioning Experts. We show up on time, deliver on budget and we leave the work area cleaner than when we arrived! At JOB we take pride in our plumbing services in this city and the surrounding area, so nothing means more to us than testimonials from our clients as their preferred plumber in Saskatoon.

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Trusted Saskatoon Team Brags About Saskatoon Bag & Case, Your Trusted Saskatoon Speciality Bag & Case Store!

The Trusted Saskatoon team is thrilled to welcome Saskatoon Bag & Case to the Trusted Saskatoon community. They have joined our Saskatoon specialty retail category, and specialize in custom designs of high-quality and durable bag and case products. They work with any industry, including sports teams, work crews, company promotions, and music and audiovisuals. Saskatoon Bag & Case are your Trusted Saskatoon Custom Bag & Case Experts!

Have You Heard of Saskatoon Bag & Case?

If not we have some news for you! Did you know that Saskatoon Bag and Case is one of the very few case facilities in Canada that offer such a wide variety of cases and bags under a single roof? And this local, family-owned business has been providing its huge selection of products combined with exceptional service since 1984! 


Saskatoon Bag and Case carry a huge selection of Pelican branded products as well as standard cases and bags, but their specialty is designing custom, one-of-a-kind cases and bags of any shape and size, designed to meet your exact specifications. Whether it be high-quality, durable bags for sports teams, work crews, musicians or company promotions they are the experts in this industry in Canada.


Even if you have your own case, Trevor Sonstelie, the owner  will design custom foam inserts to protect your valuable equipment or musical instruments. Many of Trevor’s customers regularly ask for custom embroidery and screen printing for company logos or team names, and we are happy to share that yes, SBC will do that as well. 


You can check out their website to see all they offer https://sbccase.com or visit their showroom on Faithfull Avenue in Saskatoon. Go and talk to Trevor in person about what it is you’re looking for, he is happy to help you navigate through the options to find the one best suited to you! There is no better place to buy personal or business cases and bags in Saskatchewan than Saskatoon Bag & Case. Their service is exceptional and their products are the best!

Don’t take it from us - when surveying Trevor’s customers as part of the Unique Trusted verification process, we consistently heard great things. Read some of their first-hand experiences below. 


"Saskatoon Bag & Case has provided Team Power Solutions with custom cases for sensitive test equipment. They are very responsive to design cases that protect our equipment and stand up to the field use and shipping requirements." - Allen, Team Power Solutions

"Trevor at Saskatoon Bag & Case is very willing to help and open minded for any project. He has been a big plus to our team and product at Guardian Angel Auto Flagger Mfg." - Kim, Watrous SK

You can read more glowing client testimonials and see all Saskatoon Bag & Case offers by checking out their listing in the Saskatoon Specialty Retail Category.

“If you Need It Covered...They’ve Got It Cased!”  


Trusted Saskatoon 2020 Mystery Bag Contest. Supporting Local and GIVING back!



The Trusted Saskatoon Team LOVE a good contest!! 


We really like surprises and get so much joy from making other people happy. If that supports our Trusted Saskatoon Partners that we promote and partner with, heck, that's a WIN-WIN!

In our latest contest, we are dusting off our Mystery Bags and packing them with amazing goodies from our partners. 
Over 9 weeks we will be announcing 9 lucky Trusted Saskatoon fans as the weekly Winning Wednesday Winners. 
EXCITING!!! 

Each mystery bag prize will have a value of at LEAST $300.00 and all prizes are from our very own Trusted Saskatoon Partners! 

Unfortunately, we can't guarantee every one of our fans gets a prize, but we can guarantee that if you DON’T enter you definitely WON’T win! 

MYSTERY BAG 2020 - 9 Weeks of Winning


Starting Wednesday from Oct 28th EVERY week a lucky Trusted Saskatoon Facebook Page fan will win! 


All you have to do to be entered for the first 8 weeks is:

  • Pick a mystery bag number:  1, 2 or 3 

  • Comment on the weekly post with your chosen lucky number. 


Every Wednesday on Facebook we will reveal the mystery bag number of the week. 

At that time we will randomly select a winner from the correct entries on the Mystery Bag Facebook post that week. 
The weekly winner will be announced on Facebook and we will reveal the contents of the mystery bag they won! 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...


On December 23rd's Winning Wednesday we have a special mystery prize.  

To enter that draw you must sign up on the website BEFORE December 22nd here:  

https://www.trustedsaskatoon.com/contest.aspx  


On Dec 23rd at noon we will randomly select a lucky winner from the website entries and they will win ALL 3 bags!! We will call the lucky winner and announce on Facebook live and reveal all the prizes.    


Remember it ALWAYS pays to be a fan of TrustedSaskatoon.com 

Supporting Saskatoon businesses, consumers and the community is what we do BEST!


TRUSTED CONTEST RULES

  • 1 weekly Facebook entry per person  - any double entries will disqualify you that week. 
  • 1 grand prize website entry per person - any double entries will disqualify you.
  • Winners must pick up their prize IN Person and bring ID within 5 days of winning or they forfeit the prize. 

 

Winners and Prizes! 





WEEK 1 - Bag #1 

Winner was Anita Schrutek
Prize: $350.00






WEEK 2 - Bag #2 

Winner was Raelyn Dawn.
Prize: $350.00






WEEK 3 - Bag #3 

Winner was Holly Stasiuk.
Prize: $350.00






WEEK 4 - Bag #1

Winner was Heather Peters
Prize: $300.00






WEEK 5 - Bag #2

Winner was Fanterra Fisher- Belak 
Prize: $425.00







WEEK 6 - Bag #3

Winner was: Jaime Pitz 
Prize: $425









WEEK 7 - Bag #1

Winner was: Pearl Kapiniak
Prize: $300






WEEK 8 - Bag #2

Winner was: Cindy Radcliffe
Prize: $425






2020 GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS ...

Linda Gubbe

Prize: $1500



The last bag  - Community $2000 donation 


The following partners donated : 


Trusted matched the donations and rounded up to $2000.00 - this will be divided equally between 3 Trusted Saskatoon non -profits.




Trusted Saskatoon Furnace Experts at JOB Heating & Air Share About In-Floor Heating

JOB Heating & Air Conditioning’s wonderful staff will be more than happy to provide you with an estimate for any home comfort improvement that you have in mind. They also offer training classes at your personal site for maintenance and they also offer home heating tune-ups. JOB are Trusted Saskatoon Furnace experts and they can also help you with all your Saskatoon plumbing needs! 

At JOB Heating & Air Conditioning, they are eager to provide the best possible customer experience. Their aim is to be a professional resource for our clients before, during, and after the sale! Their team takes pride in service knowledge of modern equipment and training. They are recognized by peers and offer sales, service, training & installations for residential, and commercial Heating, Cooling and Plumbing systems in Saskatoon and area. In their latest article, they discuss what in-floor heating is and a few benefits it offers you and your home.

In-Floor Heating: Add Warmth to Your Home

Is in-floor heating the right decision for your home? There’s no denying underfloor heating is the coziest way to warm your toes in our long Saskatchewan winters! See below on why the investment of in-floor heating may be the best one for you and your home.

What is Underfloor Heating?

In-floor heating, also called radiant floor heating or underfloor heating, is a luxurious home feature and a popular trend in new housing, as well as in renovations that focus on clean, comfortable, design-led living. It is a cost-effective way to warm your house.

What Type of Floor Can Heating Be Installed?

You are free to choose the floor type of your new home or renovation for underfloor heating as it works well with laminate, wood, tile, stone, or carpet.

In-Floor Heating is a Cost-Efficient, Long Term Investment

When making the decision to install heated flooring, the cost is the first factor. Installing in-floor heating, whether you choose water-based or electric, can require you to renovate your entire flooring as opposed to installing a furnace.

After the heating system has been fully implemented in a home, heating bills typically cost less as heated flooring tends to conserve more energy than traditional furnaces and heating systems, meaning it is run more efficiently and therefore costs less to run.

Retain Warmth Longer Than Traditional Heating Methods

Although in-floor heating may take a longer time to achieve the desired temperature that you want, once that temperature has been reached the heated floors will retain that warmth for a longer time than other heating methods. This warmth can then last into peak hours saving you money and helping the environment on reduced power.

Interested in installing in-floor heating in your home? Contact our trusted heating professionals at JOB Heating & Air Conditioning today.

JOB Heating & Air Conditioning is a Trusted Saskatoon plumbing company. We show up on time, deliver on budget and we leave the work area cleaner than when we arrived! At JOB we take pride in our plumbing services in this city and surrounding area, so nothing means more to us than testimonials from our clients as their preferred plumber in Saskatoon.


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310 Wall St #209
Saskatoon, SK   S7K 1N7
Ph: 306.244.4150

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