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

Insurance For Tradies – The Hidden Cost Of Under-Insurance

Tradies be aware of the hidden cost of under-insurance

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

What All Builders Should Know About Home Warranty Insurance for Builders

Home Warranty Insurance for Builders: What’s new with this warranty insurance?

The Home Building Compensation Fund, or HBCF, was formerly known as the Home Warranty Insurance Scheme. When did it change? The name changed on the 15 day of January 2015. It’s important that Sydney builders understand this change in name for home warranty insurance for builders as it does affect them. The concept is designed for homeowners who take on residential construction projects in NSW when they are paying over $20,000 for the building. Read more

Builders Finance – What Happens When You Don’t Qualify for Conventional Loans?

Builders Finance: Financing options that “get” tradies

One of the major problems tradies face when it comes to getting financing for anything is they don’t fall under the loan applicant standards of conventional loans. Builders finance companies in Sydney that understand, or “get” today’s tradies know the importance of supporting local tradesmen and business. They work with you to find the financing that will fit your situation and needs. That’s why it’s good that there isn’t any one financing solution designed for everyone. Read more

Small Business Accountant Sydney – Taking the Stress Out of Taxes and Finances

Small business accountant Sydney: Why use an accountant for your trade business?

You are the proud owner of a trade-related business that you intend to nurture and grow. You have all the tools, equipment, machines, training, knowledge, experience, and skills in your trade, but what kind of training, experience, and knowledge do you have about the financial side of running a business? Just like you have the training and skills in your trade, small business accountant in Sydney have the training, knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you with your taxes and finances.  Without proper accounting, your business will flounder and it could face penalties if you fail to meet the regulatory standards of compliance. Read more

Financial Planning for Tradies – It’s Not a Singular Concept

Financial Planning for Tradies: Thinking beyond today

It’s normal for tradies to think about the present only. However, as long as this world continues on you must have a plan of action for yourself, your business, and your family for the future. You don’t have to become consumed with the future, but you do need a financial plan. Financial planning for tradies encompasses a number of concepts and services that can help you today and beyond. Read more

Small Business Accountant Sydney – Building a Good Relationship between Tradesman and Accountant

Small Business Accountant Sydney: Benefiting from their expertise and experience

Accountants are experts in debits and credits and other financial aspects that are important to professional tradies. A small business accountant Sydney will provide you with invaluable services for your financial well-being.  You will benefit from the experience and expertise accountants will bring to your business whether you are considering investing in new equipment, looking for financing, or any other financial transaction that will enhance your business. Read more