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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…

In finance

Have finance questions? Ask our expert Jimmy.

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The financial year is almost over and you probably haven’t spent enough time thinking about your accounts. Let us know if you have any questions for our finance expert Jimmy and we’ll share his answers for you in the coming weeks.

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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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It’s not what you know, it’s who you know

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You might not even know you’re ‘networking’ when you are. Have you told someone else about a job or has someone referred you to a customer? It’s all part of it.

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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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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.

In Small Business

Top Tips for Succeeding as a Tradie

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We’ve done the research and come up with a list of things that will help every tradie improve their chances of succeeding in the industry. So have a look through; we bet you’ll find something that you can start doing today to help you kick goals tomorrow.

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Creating the Best Electrician Estimate Template

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Developing an electrician estimate template or customizing one to your business can make your life worlds easier.

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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.

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Sign up an apprentice and receive a 50% wage subsidy

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The Federal Government today announced a full 12-month extension to the Building Apprenticeships Commencement