As we’ve covered in earlier blogs, invoicing daily is vital to maintaining positive cash flow and it should be one of your main priorities – because the faster you get…
The days around the end of financial year can be difficult for trades business owners – keeping track of what you’ve done, what still needs to be done, and what…
With the constant juggle between handling clients, completing jobs, and ensuring the books are balanced; managing finances is always tough for tradies. This is where job management software, like Fergus,…
As a tradie, having a strong online presence is crucial in today’s competitive market. A Google Business Profile (GBP) helps you achieve this by making it easier for potential customers…
Having an online presence seems almost mandatory, especially in the competitive world of trade business. But is it really necessary for tradies? Let’s explore what makes an effective website, and…
There’s a reason why aircraft safety briefings instruct you to put your own oxygen mask on first. You need to look after you. Most of us know this to be…
If you’ve been following this series of blogs or you’ve heard me speaking at an event before, you’ll be familiar with my bucket analogy. Put very simply, your business is…
Whether you’ve got a team of 5 or 50, organising a trade business ain’t easy. If you’re knee-deep in mud or sweating in a roof full of insulation all day…
The simple approach to managing overheads is to spend as little as possible, to keep net profit as high as it can be. Sounds nice in theory right, but the…
