Starting up your own business is an attractive proposition – be your own boss, keep all the profits, take holidays when it suits you, run your business from home, the list goes on! The advantages are certainly in your favour but even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you get started.
There are a lot of insurance companies out there and some specialise in trades insurance packages. The reality is you will need insurance for your business from the onset, however you will need to sift through the packages and find one which suits your business and your needs. Insurance is here to protect you so you are not caught out without the right cover in place. To make life easier for you, we’ve outlined some of the most common insurances that tradies need below.
As a tradie, and in an industry that is highly competitive, you have to stay on top of your game regardless of the season.
This means looking at opportunities to drive more sales, based on seasons, holidays and what is happening in your local area.
Since we are approaching the latter part of the year, it is all about the Christmas season and New Year period. For a tradie, it is usually peak work season, until about mid- December, and then picking up again in early January.
And for home-owners, this is usually the time of year where they are planning and budgeting for next year’s home improvement projects.
From a tradie marketing perspective, it therefore makes it an ideal time to reach out to your target audience.
Here are some tips on how to refocus your marketing campaign to gain new sales opportunities for next year.
Setting up a trade business is a great opportunity to earn more and also have your own freedom. But getting started can be challenging, especially in securing capital to purchase what you need and to set-up a viable operation. It is a common problem for any new start-up and unfortunately many businesses fail in the early years due to lack of funding.
Here are five ways to help fund your business and get some extra capital.
Starting up your own trades business is an attractive proposition – be your own boss, keep all the profits, take holidays when it suits you, run your business from home, the list goes on! The advantages are certainly in your favour but even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you get started.
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If you don’t, or if you’re starting a new business, it’s worth considering and pretty much essential to have a business plan in place so you know where you are heading. We’ve collated some of the best advice we could find so you can prepare your own business plan.
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Australia’s major shopping hubs are filling up with lease signs. Whereas the country is best known for its small businesses – accounting for 97% of all businesses – shops are closing at an alarming rate. According to the figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 60% of small businesses shut down within three years of operation.
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There has been an ongoing debate on the proposed changes to the National Construction Code. According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), the changes can threaten the Australian property sector’s international reputation. In Canberra, some of the biggest names in the industry have joined hands to fight the federal government’s plans.
If you’re a tradesmen running your own business, there is a lot of equipment you need to operate a safe and effective business every day and get your job done without risk to yourself or to others.
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Being listed on a trade directory is one of the best ways to get publicity for your business.
As a tradie, you may not have the time or a huge advertising and business development budget to generate regular leads so this is also where online trade directories can help.
Coupled with the advantages of the internet, and consumers relying more and more on these platforms to source local businesses, online trade directories are now in the best position to help you achieve the exposure you need.
Read on to find out the top trade directories in the country and their differences.
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