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5 Ways GeoOp Helps Tradies with Job Management

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Managing Your Trade Business With The Right Tools!

Workplace management software company GeoOp claimed the top award during the 2015 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards in Auckland. The company won the award for providing support to businesses with less than $5 million turnover through its cloud technology.

The award is also proof of GeoOp’s expertise in planning and leadership. It has continued to provide excellent business support and reliable improvements and evaluation processes that are delivering results.

For trade businesses owners like electricians and plumbers that have a team out on the road, GeoOp can be a great support tool for your business in managing jobs.

Here are are five ways GeoOp can help your trade business.

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Small Business Marketing Guide for 2016: Top Digital Strategies

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How Being Online Can Grow Your Business

2016 presents a multitude of opportunities for small businesses to grow especially with digital marketing. There have been countless reports on the growing spend in online advertising buying, targeted mobile apps, branded content and publishing. There are also reports on big corporations investing in proximity-based marketing technologies.

So amidst the intricate world of digital marketing, where do small businesses like yours come in? Fortunately, there is plenty of space and opportunity even for small players to do well in the online digital world.

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Top 2016 Small Business Marketing Priorities

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Got An Online Marketing Strategy?

In an age where consumers are heading straight to their smartphone to research service providers, it’s no surprise that being found online should be a top priority for any small business owner.

This is where online marketing strategies comes in and should be part of your 2016 planning list. Check out our tips to help you get started.

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How to Get Started in Business

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Getting Started

Starting up your own business is an attractive proposition – be your own boss, keep all the profits, take holidays when it suits you, run your business from home, the list goes on! The advantages are certainly in your favour but even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you get started.

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New Year Marketing Tips For Tradies

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Increase Sales By Marketing for the Seasons

As a tradie, and in an industry that is highly competitive, you have to stay on top of your game regardless of the season.

This means looking at opportunities to drive more sales, based on seasons, holidays and what is happening in your local area.

Since we are approaching the latter part of the year, it is all about the Christmas season and New Year period. For a tradie, it is usually peak work season, until about mid- December, and then picking up again in early January.

And for home-owners, this is usually the time of year where they are planning and budgeting for next year’s home improvement projects.  

From a tradie marketing perspective, it therefore makes it an ideal time to reach out to your target audience.

Here are some tips on how to refocus your marketing campaign to gain new sales opportunities for next year.

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5 Ways to Fund Your Trade Business

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Financing Options For Your Startup

Setting up a trade business is a great opportunity to earn more and also have your own freedom. But getting started can be challenging, especially in securing capital to purchase what you need and to set-up a viable operation. It is a common problem for any new start-up and unfortunately many businesses fail in the early years due to lack of funding.

Here are five ways to help fund your business and get some extra capital.

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How to Get A Trades Business Started

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Planning On Being a Trade Business Owner?

Starting up your own trades business is an attractive proposition – be your own boss, keep all the profits, take holidays when it suits you, run your business from home, the list goes on! The advantages are certainly in your favour but even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

We’ve put together a few quick tips to help you get started.
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Preparing a Business Plan for Your Trade Business

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Have you got a business plan for your tradie business?

If you don’t, or if you’re starting a new business, it’s worth considering and pretty much essential to have a business plan in place so you know where you are heading. We’ve collated some of the best advice we could find so you can prepare your own business plan.
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How Getting Online Can Double Your Business

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Now Building a Brand Name is No Longer for the Big Guys!

Google and Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry previously joined forces to bring more small businesses online. Why? Kate Carnell, CEO of ACCI, says:

“The internet provides small businesses with the unprecedented ability to reach more customers and achieve greater efficiency in ways that until recently were only available to their larger competitors.” Read more

Building Referrals: Guide for Tradies

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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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