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.
Unfortunately sometimes it happens. Good honest tradies fail to get paid for a job well done. There are a number of reasons people try to avoid paying you for your work, but today, we will be discussing the best ways to protect yourselves from non-paying customers.
We spoke to some of our experienced contacts working in debt collection agencies in Sydney about how you can protect yourself against non-paying customers. Read more
Because it’s the only insurance that protects you for damage to property or injury to a person if you’re found liable following a claim. It will also cover legal costs if you need to hire a lawyer following a claim. One of the most common questions tradies have is how much cover you need with Public Liability Insurance and we’re here to give you the lowdown.
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Public Liability Insurance is one of the most important forms of insurance for tradies and is one of the most widely used forms of insurance in the industry. It protects tradies against property damage or personal injury that has occurred as a result of their actions at work. If you’re found financially liable for damages, you could find yourself in a situation where you’re required to pay huge amounts of money to cover any costs.
Even if you’re very careful, the unexpected can happen and Public Liability Insurance gives you peace of mind that you’ll be protected.
Whether you want to start a new trade business or you need funds to expand your existing business, small business loans are a necessary part of your journey and growth. You may need money for new equipment, tools, work vehicles or simply to manage your monthly cash flow cycle. Having a good Finance or Mortgage broker by your side that understands tradie business needs is key to helping you achieve your short and long term objectives. Read more
Budgeting seems to be one of those things that we all know we should be doing but tend to avoid. For tradies in business, it’s important to have a budget in place so you’re keeping up with your expenses and can manage your cash-flow. To get started, there are a few simple steps you can take to put a simple and regular budget in place.
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Today’s tradie cannot survive or thrive without the Internet!
Whether you want to be a household name or just known in the local area, in today and tomorrows growing digital age, you need a good online marketing strategy that helps you stand out from your competitors and be a customers preferred and trusted choice.
Here are 3 tips to help you do that.
We live in a modern world where information is immediate in most cases. When it comes to getting your tradie insurance, you can use the web to your advantage. The information about various types of tradie cover, getting quotes, and purchasing cover are all things you can do online. What kind of insurance cover can you obtain online? We learned about the types of cover you can get online by talking to insurance providers so we could share it with you now. Read more
Branding is one of the many ways to enhance the visibility of your business. Your brand is a reflection of your business. Fridge magnets online and promotions for branding allow you to reach out to the very people who need and want your products or services. Tradie businesses, just like all businesses should be able to create the ideal brand that will properly represent your business and your values. Without branding, no one will know you are there. This is an essential element of becoming a household name in your local area. Read more
When it comes to the immediate cost of premiums, it can be tempting for tradies to under-insure or even choose not to insure at all as a way to save money. This may save some money initially but in the long run can cost you serious money because you may be leaving yourself open to significant costs. It’s also important to remember that your insurance premiums can impact on the price of insurance premiums in general. Read more
