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.
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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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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