3 Top Trade Directories To Promote Your Business

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Promote Your Trade Now!

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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Top Five Reasons To Get Public Liability Insurance before Stepping On Site

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Why Public Liability Insurance is Important

Tradies and contractors would all agree that working on site can be hazardous at times – there’s always a lot going on and sometimes things do go wrong. Of course you need to insure yourself and your employees but if anyone else comes to harm as a result of the day-to-day running of your business, public liability insurance protects you, your business and your personal assets.

No one likes to think about the worse case scenario but public liability insurance gives you peace of mind, and for some tradies it’s a mandatory requirement. If you’re not sure, we’ve put together our top five reasons why you should get public liability insurance before stepping on site:
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How Getting Online Can Double Your Business

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Now Building a Brand Name is No Longer for the Big Guys!

Google and Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry previously joined forces to bring more small businesses online. Why? Kate Carnell, CEO of ACCI, says:

“The internet provides small businesses with the unprecedented ability to reach more customers and achieve greater efficiency in ways that until recently were only available to their larger competitors.” Read more

What Insurance Are Mandatory For Tradies?

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Learning More About Tradie Insurance Options

There are many different types of insurance options out there for tradies. The skill lays in sifting through what is going to be relevant to your business and what is not. It’s also important to know what is going to be mandatory for you as a tradie as what is optional. Here are the mandatory insurances you might need.
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Building Referrals: Guide for Tradies

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Knowing How to Grow Your Business

The “word of mouth” source of business appears elusive to many but remains highly valued across all practices and industries. As referrals are one of the best sources of clients and business, it is best for tradies to understand how best to establish such program. Here are key factors in building referrals for your business.

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Branding Online: The Role of Social Media for Local Tradies in Australia

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Why Social Media is Important for Tradies Today

Social media is a tipping point for most businesses especially in this growing digital age that we are all operating in. Whether you are a small local plumber or large scale builder, social media can play a big role in how you build your credibility with customers in order to increase conversions levels.  Perhaps out of the many professionals out there, this is extra crucial for tradies. Here are some insights on the use of social media for your trade business to better strengthen your brand as a trusted business choice.

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How Tradies Can Squeeze The Most Out Of Insurance Premiums

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How Tradies Can Save Today on Insurance Premiums!

Finances are usually one of the biggest issues that keep us awake at night, and for tradies the reality is that budgeting can be difficult when there are so many expenses to juggle.  Insurance is a necessity as it covers you financially if anything goes wrong but the premiums are an additional expense you need to consider.  The worst thing you can do is forget about insurance completely as this could cost you thousands when it comes to a claim but there are steps you can take to keep your insurance premiums low.

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Local Small Business Guide: 3 Key Ways to Help Your Business Grow

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Business Development Guide for Small Businesses

Standing out from your competitors can be tricky especially as most promotional platforms now are easily accessible. Nonetheless, this does not mean you cannot differentiate your local business from the rest. In a highly competitive business industry, knowing how to build your presence is crucial. Whether you are a mortgage broker, insurance broker, accountant, financial planner or even a local tradie, there are a number of ways to help your local business succeed.
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4 Ways For Tradies To Work The Business

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Why Tradies Sometimes Need to STOP!

Many tradies in businesses struggle with breaking through that glass ceiling and achieving huge success because the owners are stuck working in the business rather than on it. It’s important to stop. Don’t lose contact with your current business plan, your projects, or your staff.

Here we will talk about our four main tips on how you can ensure your business is growing rather than staying stagnant.

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Tradie Year-End Financial Planning Help – Talk to Your Accountant and Get Ready Now

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Local Accountants and the new Federal Budget

The Federal Budget announced in May 2015 a number of changes that could impact your trade business.

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