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Budget 21-22: What does it mean for tradies?

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In this blog, you’ll find information about: Extension of apprenticeship subsidiesExtension of first home buyer support Additional infrastructure commitments Extension of JobTrainer fundExpansion of Local Jobs Program The Federal Government announced yesterday the 2021-22 budget. In it, the government laid out financial commitments — overall support of $121.4 billion for next year and $503 billion for the next four years. The plan includes measures for which it “creates jobs, guarantees essential services and builds a more resilient…

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5 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask

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By becoming an advisor to your customers, you’ll learn about their upcoming work. You’ll be able to offer recommendations before they start planning. All it takes is asking one of these 5 simple questions on any visit.

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Plan For The Worst, Hope For The Best: Building A Contingency Plan

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It might not feel necessary to be planning for the worst-case scenario when business is booming. But developing a comprehensive contingency plan during these calm moments is bound to be far more effective than during the middle of a crisis.

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Surprising Statistics about Australian Tradies

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Australians have a bit an obsession with statistics. And at Goodwork, we’ve got a bit of an obsession with tradies. Here’s our suprising tradie statistics.

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Creating Policies for No-Shows and Cancellations

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Whether you’re an electrical contractor, a roofer, a handyman, or an HVAC specialist, everyone’s been there and it hurts. That’s time you’re not getting back. Not to mention the hard work of winning the sale potentially gone.

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How to Raise Your Prices (Without Losing Customers)

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It should be easy to raise your prices whenever you please, right? Unfortunately, the truth is much more complicated as you run the risk of catching your most loyal customers off guard. However, careful planning and consideration go a long way in this situation.