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

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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Tradies Online– 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Non-Paying Customers

Honest Tradies and Getting Paid for a Job Well Done

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

Tradies Public Liability Insurances- How Much Do I Need?

Why is Public Liability Insurance so Essential For Tradies?

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 for tradies across Australia

The peace of mind insurance for tradies

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.

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Finance Brokers – Small Business Loan Tips for Tradesmen and Builders

Why take out a small business loan for your trade business?

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

The 2015 Home Building Changes and Builders Insurance

What’s changed and how will it affect your business?

If you are a builder or tradesperson in NSW, the recent changes in the home building laws may impact your compliance obligations as a business operator. These include licence requirements, insurance coverage and even the contract terms and conditions you use each day in your business with clients.

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Budgeting for Tradies – The Simple 6 Step Guide

Why Budgeting Is a Valuable Tradie Tool

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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Tradies Sickness and Accident Insurance – Income Protection and Illness Cover

Insurance Brokers Sydney: Do you need illness and income protection insurance?

We all tend to do what we can to protect ourselves and our families from the unexpected, but often times insurance is a forgotten element of enjoying that kind of peace of mind.  That’s why it’s important to have get tradies sickness and accident insurance.

These modern times present us with many unknowns that make us feel uncertain about our futures. It’s only natural to feel that way. What would you do today if an unforeseen accident happened? How would your family live the quality of life they have become accustomed to? How would your being gone affect your family?

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Can You Get Tradie Insurance Cover Online?

Making tradie insurance cover easy

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

Things to Consider for Fridge Magnets Online and Promotions

Fridge Magnets Online and Promotions and Branding

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