Smart Trades Training
For trades in County Cavan, Midlands & Heartlands
Free live webinar · 40 minutes
Scam-Proof Basics
Free webinar for trades
Protect your jobs, phones and cashflow from online scams — in just one focused session built for tradespeople in Ireland.
- • Stop losing money to fake invoices and WhatsApp job requests.
- • Give your crew a simple checklist they can actually follow on busy sites.
- • Understand how scammers target trades in Ireland — and how to block them.
Next session: 20 November; 18:30 · Live online · Limited seats.
Ray, Founder of Smart Trades Training
Helping trades cut through the compliance jungle with straight talk and practical fixes.
“Straight talk, practical fixes. You feel he’s genuinely trying to help trades, not sell fluff.”
— Derek Putnam, local tradesperson, County Cavan
“Finally a training that speaks our language. We left with actions we could use on site the next morning.”
— Electrical contractor, Newtownbutler, Lakelands
“You can tell he’s genuinely here to help – not just to talk at us. Clear, calm and practical.”
— J.P. Loughlin, Small business owner, Heartlands region
Helping local trades and small businesses in County Cavan and the wider Midlands / Heartlands / Lakelands region. (Flowers of Paradise – Loch Gowna, website by STT)
Why this webinar matters
Cyber crime targeting tradespeople in Ireland and the UK has quietly surged. Scammers go where projects, money and personal data flow – and trades are the bottleneck of Ireland’s housing system.
They use fake invoices, cloned WhatsApp accounts, phishing messages and bogus “clients” to slip into your phones, jobs and customer details. From there, they move on to architects, suppliers and homeowners.
The good news: the fixes are simple, quick and proven. This session is not about fear – it’s about calm, clear steps any trade business can take this month to reduce risk and sleep easier.
What you’ll learn in 40 minutes
- • How scammers typically approach trades in Ireland (with real-world examples).
- • A simple Scam-Proof checklist your crew can follow – even on busy sites.
- • How to spot fake invoices, fake WhatsApp job requests and phishing messages fast.
- • How to protect job photos, plans and site evidence – without making life complicated.
- • What to put in place this month so you can sleep easier about your phones and data.
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What else we help trades with
Security as a Service
You can focus on your work – and sleep easy knowing your crew, phones and business are protected 24/7 with the right tools and routines in place.
Future Homes Standard 2025
We help your team understand the new standards with clear trainings and simple workflows – so compliance becomes natural, not a constant headache.
Websites & Managed Hosting
Clean, fast websites built for trades, with hosting, backups and updates handled – so your online presence doesn’t become another job on your list.
Data & Device Management
Simple phone and laptop setups, backups and access controls – so site photos, certificates and job files don’t get lost or end up in the wrong hands.
Evidence & Sign-off Workflows
From site photos to BER/EPC evidence packs, we help you capture and organise what matters in a way auditors, clients and main contractors actually like.
Support across the Midlands & Heartlands
Operating from County Cavan and supporting trades across Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and the wider Midlands / Heartlands / Lakelands region.