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This guide brings together the best UK platforms to help you promote your business — whether you’re a performer, chef, cleaner, nanny, or repair person.
Each section includes a clear table with platforms, fees, and tips. You don’t need to use them all! Choose 1–2 that match your service, location, and style. Each table includes a short guide just below the heading to help you get started step-by-step.
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. Please ensure you verify contact information before you reach out to each market!
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| Platform / Channel | Link / Access Info | Who Can Use It | How to Use It | Free / Paid |
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| Google Business Profile | google.com/business | All service providers | Register and verify your Google Business Profile to appear in local search/Google Maps | Free |
| Google Maps Reviews | Part of Google Business Profile support.google.com/business/workflow/9945796 | All service providers | Ask happy clients to leave positive reviews – boosts visibility | Free |
| Checkatrade / TrustATrader / MyBuilder | checkatrade.com and others | Builders, plumbers, electricians, gas engineers | Create a verified profile; appear in customer searches | Paid |
| Yell.com | yell.com | All trades (e.g. electricians, plumbers, therapists) | Set up a free listing with contact details and service area | Free (paid options) |
| Nextdoor | nextdoor.co.uk | All local services | Create a free business profile or reply to local service posts | Free (with paid upgrades) |
| Gumtree – London Section | gumtree.com → London | Cleaners, tradespeople, tutors, therapists | Post ads under “Services” or “Jobs Offered” for London | Free (paid options) |
| Local Newspapers (e.g. News & Star) | newsandstar.co.uk | General public-facing services | Place classified ads in print/online editions | Paid |
| Chamber of Commerce – London | cumbriachamber.co.uk | Registered businesses (all trades) | Join as a member to be listed in the business directory and attend networking events | Paid membership |
| Platform / Channel | Link / Access Info | Who Can Use It | How to Use It | Free / Paid |
| Supermarket / Shop Noticeboards | Visit physical locations (e.g. Co-op, Morrisons, corner shops) | Cleaners, nannies, gardeners, handymen | Pin flyers/business cards in supermarkets, corner shops, and newsagents | Free |
| Libraries & Community Centres | Visit local branches | All trades, esp. tutors, nannies | Post on community boards inside the building | Free |
| Local Cafés & Churches | In-person (varies by site) | Therapists, personal trainers, childminders | Leave cards or posters in windows / boards | Free |
| Parish / Community Magazines | Ask local churches / | |||
| town councils | Childminders, gardeners, cleaners | Submit small local ads via the editor or website | Often free or low-cost | |
| Childcare.co.uk / Netmums | childcare.co.uk | Nannies, childminders | Create a profile and advertise childcare services | Free (with paid features) |
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How to Use This Table to Promote Your Classes or Performances
This table shows 10 websites where you can advertise your classes or shows in the UK. Some help you find new customers, and others help you manage bookings if you already have an audience. Choose 1–2 platforms that match your style, audience, and goals. You don’t need to use them all!
How to use the table:
If you want new people to discover you, try ClassBento or DesignMyNight. If you just need an online booking tool, try Bookwhen or Baluu.
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| Platform | Full Website | Best For & Notes | Vendor Fees | Client Booking Fee |
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| DesignMyNight | https://www.designmynight.com | Best for public ticketed events; strong promotion to millions of monthly users. | No upfront fee. Takes commission from ticket sales (Varies, includes VAT, deducted from ticket revenue to promoter) (DesignMyNight, DesignMyNight) | Clients pay a booking/admin fee added to ticket price (set by platform; promoter can absorb all or part) (DesignMyNight, designmynight.helpscoutdocs.com) |
| ClassBento | https://classbento.co.uk | Ideal for dance/creative classes; discovery + booking tools + no fixed cost. | - 20% commission on marketplace sales- 3.9% + £0.25 per order when booking via your own widget (classbento.co.uk, classbento.com) | Clients pay full price; if platform adds booking fee via widget, that is included in class price but no extra surcharge. |
| SportSetter | https://www.sportsetter.com | Good for fitness and trial-focused discovery, especially in London. | Fee per booking or percentage after trial (not publicly specified) | Clients may start with free trial, then pay standard class fee (no separate booking fee) |
| Musement | https://www.musement.com | Best for cultural or tourist experiences; handles ticketing and delivery. | Commission on each booking (not publicly published) | Clients pay full ticket/experience price (no booking fee) |
| Wowcher | https://www.wowcher.co.uk | Great for bulk or taster offers to attract new participants. | Commission ~20–40% on voucher deals | Clients prepay discounted deal price; no separate booking fee |
| PopUp Painting | https://popuppainting.com | Good for social creative events; adaptable to participatory performances. | Revenue share per ticket (not fixed publicly) | Clients pay £25–£40 per ticket; no booking fee |
| Bookwhen | https://bookwhen.com | Perfect if you want full control over sales and minimal variable costs. | Free up to 50 bookings/month; paid plans from £90+VAT/year; no commission | Clients pay session fee that you set; no booking fee |
| Baluu | https://www.baluu.co.uk | Booking system only—best if you bring your own audience. | Monthly subscription or per‑booking fee (not public); no commission | Clients pay your class fee; no extra booking fee |
| SimplyBook.me | https://www.simplybook.me | Professional booking system with reminders and payment integration. | Free tier available; paid plans + add‑ons (fee based on features/bookings) | Clients pay standard class fee; possible small surcharge depending on plan |
| Coacha | https://www.coacha.co.uk | Designed for repeat fitness or dance class instructors. | Free setup, then monthly subscription or commission based on plan | Clients pay your class/session price; no separate booking fee |
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This table shows 10 websites where you can advertise your food business in the UK. Some help you find new customers for private dinners or supper clubs, others help you get hired for catering or run cooking classes. Choose 1–2 platforms that match your goals and style. You don’t need to use them all!
How to use the table:
👉 If you want to cook in people’s homes, try Yhangry or La Belle Assiette.
👉 If you want to run cooking classes, try Migrateful or Borough Kitchen.
👉 For event catering or street food gigs, check out Togather.
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| Platform | Vendor Fees | Client Booking Fee | Best For & Notes | Full Website |
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| Yhangry | Commission per booking (varies, often ~15–25%) | Clients pay meal price; no extra booking fee | Ideal for private chef experiences in clients’ homes; strong UK network. | https://www.yhangry.com |
| La Belle Assiette | Commission ~25% of booking | Client pays total price, no separate booking fee | Established platform for private chef dinners & catered events. | https://labelleassiette.co.uk |
| Togather | Free listing; leads provided; provider quotes per project | Clients pay quoted total; booking fee included in quote | Good for catering events, supper clubs, street food gigs. | https://togather.com |
| Cook Eat Discover | Commission or class fee share (not public) | Clients pay class or event price, no extra booking fee | Best for cooking workshops and retreats; UK & Italy-based. | https://www.cookeatdiscover.com |
| Migrateful | Shared course fee model (often 20–30%) | Clients pay class fee; no separate booking fee | Refugee-led cooking classes; supports social inclusion and migrant entrepreneurs. | https://www.migrateful.org |
| Borough Kitchen | Commission per seat (~15–20%) | Clients pay class price; no extra booking fee | Well-known cooking school offering workshops and group events in London. | https://www.boroughkitchen.com |
| Jamie Oliver Cookery School | Commission/contract-based share (~15–25%) | Clients pay class rate; no extra surcharge | Established brand, good visibility for private groups and classes. | https://jamieolivercookeryschool.com |
| Sauce by The Langham | Commission per booking (not public) | Clients pay quoted class price; no extra fee | Hotel-based gourmet cooking classes with high-end presentation in London. | https://saucebylangham.com |
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This table shows 10 websites where you can advertise and get hired for services like cleaning, gardening, pet care, babysitting, car washing, or electrical repairs. Each platform works a bit differently, so start with the one that fits you best.
How to use the table:
👉 Start with 1 platform that feels simple. You don’t need to join them all! Want help choosing based on your location or time? Just ask.
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| Platform | Full Website | For what kind of business? | Best For & Notes | Vendor Fees | Client Booking Fee |
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| Bubble | https://www.joinbubble.com | 👶Nanny / Babysitter | Casual babysitting or short-term nanny work. Good for setting your own rate and flexible jobs. | 25% on first sit, then 6% (or 3.5%) per repeat sit (deducted from sitter earnings) | 10% Trust & Safety Fee + £1.99 flat booking fee |
| Koru Kids | https://www.korukids.co.uk | 👶Nanny (longer-term placement) | Fully managed service: contracts, tax support, insurance included. | None directly; platform’s admin is built into nanny’s hoWebsitey rate | £15.50–£20/hour to client + £199 one-time setup fee |
| TaskRabbit UK | https://www.taskrabbit.co.uk | Cleaner / Pet Walker / House Sitter / Gardener / Car Washer | Best for flexible, casual jobs in local areas. You choose rate and services. Platform handles payment & support. | ~22.5% total fee (15% Service Fee + 7.5% Trust & Support Fee, added on client side) | No flat fee; fees added to booking total |
| Rated People | https://www.ratedpeople.com | Electrician / Repairman | Lead-generation for trades: electrical, plumbing, handyman. Reviews and public profiles boost trust. | £15–£50 per lead (paid by vendor), monthly subscriptions available | None (client sees quotes directly and chooses provider) |
| MyBuilder | https://www.mybuilder.com | 🔌 Electrician / Repairman | Jobs sent directly to selected tradespeople. Good for qualified, self-employed trades with clear portfolios. | Pay per lead after accepting job invite (from £2–£35+, depending on job type) | None |
| Helpling UK | https://www.helpling.co.uk | Cleaner / Housekeeper | Cleaner marketplace for home/office cleaning jobs. You’re insured via platform. | 20–25% commission on hoWebsitey rate (deducted from provider) | None directly visible; client pays full hoWebsitey price |
| Housekeep | https://www.housekeep.com | 🧹Cleaner | Cleaner-focused platform. Consistent work if reliable. Offers vetting, insurance, client scheduling. | Cleaner earns £11–£13/hour; platform charges client £14–£18/hour | Included in client price |
| Wash Doctors | https://www.washdoctors.co.uk | 🚗 Car Washing / Detailing | Mobile car wash and valet platform; app-based client booking with set menu pricing. | Commission-based; not publicly listed (typically 20–30% in sector) | Client pays fixed fee based on car type and package |
| Bark.com | https://www.bark.com | Local Services (any type) | Huge reach across service types: tutors, handymen, pet sitters, photographers, etc. | Vendors pay to unlock leads (cost-per-lead pricing); £6–£30 depending on demand | None; client gets free quote requests |
| Rover UK | https://www.rover.com/uk/ | 🐕🦺Pet Sitting / Dog Walking | National reach; ideal for recurring walks or boarding services. Ratings help build profile. | 20% commission per booking (vendor side) | Booking fees vary (~£1–£3 depending on booking size) |
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