Cash flow can ebb and flow for trades and services businesses. Here are 7 practical things you can do now to nail your cash flow and keep your finances healthy.…
In the early days of setting up your own trades business, you’ve got no choice but to wear a whole lot of different hats. You go from spending your days…
You most likely encounter many challenges on a day-to-day basis. One of these challenges is the issue of time management. Running a successful electrical contracting business requires efficient and effective…
Take the hassle out of quoting, purchase orders and invoicing Cash flow is king when you run a small business, and processes are queen. Or the other way around. Whatever.…
Staying organised as a trades business owner can be difficult, especially when managing a million things on a day-to-day. At Fergus, we’re big believers in helping tradies get their work…
Successful construction projects are the result of effective material management. Planning and controlling all materials and equipment for a construction project helps to keep production running smoothly. Construction materials typically…
Here’s the thing. I’ve been around the block a bit. I’ve owned three trades businesses, sold one for a sizeable profit, and now I own a job management software company…
Team members…You wouldn’t have a business without them. But it can be really frustrating when you’ve got one or two team members who aren’t up to scratch. Maybe it’s someone…
When work is a bit slow and you’ve got a few slow-paying customers to boot, one surefire way to keep cash flow healthy is by charging deposits. It’s not common…