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Building Referrals: Guide for Tradies

Knowing How to Grow Your Business

The “word of mouth” source of business appears elusive to many but remains highly valued across all practices and industries. As referrals are one of the best sources of clients and business, it is best for tradies to understand how best to establish such program. Here are key factors in building referrals for your business.

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4 Ways For Tradies To Work The Business

Why Tradies Sometimes Need to STOP!

Many tradies in businesses struggle with breaking through that glass ceiling and achieving huge success because the owners are stuck working in the business rather than on it. It’s important to stop. Don’t lose contact with your current business plan, your projects, or your staff.

Here we will talk about our four main tips on how you can ensure your business is growing rather than staying stagnant.

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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

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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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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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

Printing Companies Sydney – Your Unique Brand

Printing Companies Sydney: Design Services

Professional tradies have an idea of what they want their brand to represent and reflect. Part of branding your business is in the design elements of your brand, logo, and promotional materials. Professional designers work for printing companies Sydney. They use your concept and bring it to life. Read more

Promotional Magnets – Why They Could Be Ideal for Tradies

Promotional Magnets: Why use magnets to promote your Sydney business

Let’s consider how real magnets work. Regular magnets attract metal to them, making them an attracter of sorts. Why not use an attracter to attract more clients to your tradie business? Promotional magnets can be used to entice and attract new clients using your logo, tagline, and customisations according to your trade and your needs. You might be surprised at how effective this kind of investment in promotional marketing is for local Sydney tradies. Read more