Professional services on StartLocal refers to categories that offer highly skilled B2B (Business to Business) services or operate under the governance of a professional board and have formal qualifications requirements that usually involve many years worth of studying.

A profession is defined as a vocation that is founded upon specialised educational training, the purpose of which is to supply skilled services to others. The educational requirements of a profession are formally recognised qualifications that come under the supervision of a professional board.

Examples of professional services include: lawyers, real estate agents, actuaries, solicitors and more.

Top tip. Ask each member of a profession for their membership number and which organisation they are a member of. This will enable you to check with the governing body their current standing within the organisation and ensure that they are a good standing member.