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Does My Tradie Website Need a Privacy Statement?

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The bottom line. You need to protect website visitors

In the wake of the European GDPR, the online world is becoming more concerned about protecting the privacy of visitors who browse a website.

The Australian Information Commissioner regularly reviews the rules on privacy and actively monitors Australian websites. For this reason, if your business operates with a website, you need to make sure you are aware of any issues regarding customer’s and website visitor’s personal information which may be collected.
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5 Ways For A Tradie To Screen Customers

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Are customers wasting your time?

Being a tradie comes with its benefit as well as its drawbacks. One of the major challenges every tradie faces is time management, especially in an industry where giving “Free Quotes” is expected.

The problem with free quotes is they’re FREE. And because they’re free, it allows customers to use and even abuse your time.

Sadly, “time wasting” customers cannot be detected automatically.

So, how can you ensure you do not waste your time with customers that are just “fishing around”?

As a tradie, one of the necessary things to do is screen your potential customers carefully.

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Networking For Tradies

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Yes…networking is also for tradies!

Let’s face it. As tradesmen, business competition is fierce. It is even becoming harder to get attention online and stand out from other local tradies.

That said, many tradies forget that marketing tactics can be a mixture of both offline and online strategies. As a skilled tradesman, you desire a thriving business that you can sustain and this sometimes requires going outside your comfort zone….like taking time to network.

Networking is not only a great way to generate leads for your business, but if you choose to grow and learn from other like-minded business owners, then that’s where networking can be extremely powerful.

Below are some ways you can network as a tradie:

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Tradies, You Need To Focus On Customer Trust

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It’s true…customers need to know they can trust you

In business, trust is not just helpful, rather it’s essential. Without trust, customers have no basis to believe that your quality of work, price quotes, and deadlines are what you say they are.

For the majority of people, they want to be straightforward when planning, executing and completing a project with a tradie – whether it’s a small plumbing maintenance job or a complete new home build.  [Read more…]

How Can I Make Cool Customers Offers?

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Boost customer offers and sales!

Competition is fierce for all types of businesses including for tradies. And that is why having a range of cool special offers could be a great way to entice new customers and encourage repeat customers and referrals.

Here are some ways you can do this.

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How To Get Tradie Leads From Facebook

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Ready to boost your business with Facebook advertising?

Facebook is one of the most powerful social media platforms around.

And it seems that smart savvy tradies are beginning to discover this. In the last two years, we’ve noticed more and more Aussie tradies are tapping into Facebook advertising to reach local customers and generate new leads.

Maybe it’s something you also have been thinking about?

Here are some tips to consider in order to make your Facebook advertising more effective.

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3 Ways To Run A More Efficient Trade Business

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Efficiency equals success

Let’s face it. You probably don’t have enough hours in the day.

So how would you like to gain a few extra hours a week…hey maybe even days?

Well, that my tradie friends comes down to one big thing. It’s finding those special tools, ways, things and solutions that make your business more efficient.

Check out these ideas to help you.

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Tradie Marketing Tips to Increase Your Customer Reach

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Promoting Your Tradie Marketing Business Better!

Let’s face it. Competition is fierce. It’s getting harder to be found online and to stand out from other local tradies.

That said, many tradies forget that effective marketing strategies can be a mix of both offline and online efforts.

Here are some tradie marketing tips for you to try.

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ATO Reporting Needed For Tradies

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ATO Reporting for Builders

Running a tradie business means reporting parts of your business to the tax authorities.

For instance, if you’re a builder then you need to report total payments made to every contractor involved in all of your building and construction services for the year.

We break down the details of taxable payments reporting in the building and construction industry.

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