Finance and Loans for Tradies- Are Cash Jobs Really Worth It?

Valerie, The Editor : October 20th, 2019

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Cash is King or is the King Dead?

For some tradies in business, sometimes cash doesn’t quite make it to the bank business account or financial accounts…

It seems from an initial perspective that this cash is beneficial in a number of ways. Yes it is great to have cash in your pocket with immediate purchasing power. Whilst this cash can be used for a bite to eat, buy whatever you need, clothes, or for a short break somewhere. Sometimes there is the view that the taking of the cash means a reduction in turnover which in turn reduces profit and taxes.

But there is a downside and it tends to comes much much later in a number of ways. Usually the first thing is you need to go to the bank for a loan or to roll over your existing facilities with the bank. The result here is you fail to get approval from the bank or the interest rate you are offered by the bank seems too high. In some cases we are seeing people pay between 3% to 5% more than they should for their business funds because their financial accounts from their accountant do not show a strong ability to service the loan facilities you require.
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Tips for Running a Successful Trade Business

Valerie, The Editor : September 20th, 2019

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Are you a tradie in business? Check out our tips!

As a leading tradesmen service provider, Tradebusters works with hundreds of trade businesses across Australia, connecting them with homeowners for all home repair and renovation jobs.

We also power a Top 3 Local Choice business directory called Tradebusters ® Connect, where we help lift the profile of a range business owners including tradies, finance and real estate professionals.

We share below our tips to help other tradespeople succeed in business. Some of these were published in the Sydney Morning Herald- My Small Business Section on 20 August 2013.

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Google My Business for Tradies – Does it Work?

Valerie, The Editor : August 20th, 2019

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How to make Google My Business work for tradies?

When Google + closed its doors, local business started looking for alternative online solutions to promote their business, and this is where Google My Business (GMB) steps in. In a past life, Google My Business was known as Google Local Places, which is a big clue about who will get the most benefit out of the product.

When a business opens a Google My Business (GMB) account, a page is automatically created. Like Google +, the GMB page is designed to act as a social profile for your business. You can share information such as business hours, contact information, a local map for directions, and a lot more. Read more

How a Tradie Can Eliminate Time-Wasting Customers

Valerie, The Editor : July 25th, 2019

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 Aaron Kemp from Max My Profit,  shares what you need to know

How many of you tradespeople waste countless amounts of hours quoting for jobs to people – where you weren’t going to get the job in the first place.

Do me a favour over the next 4 weeks add up the number of hours you spend quoting on jobs that you didn’t win.

We have all done it as we are too scared to lose business and well our time isn’t valuable anyway. Or is it?

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Google Adwords for Tradies. Does it Work?

Valerie, The Editor : June 19th, 2019

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Good Adwords for tradies

Google AdWords, now called Google Ads, is the search engine giant’s cash cow. Without the popular advertising platform, Google would not be the corporate behemoth it is today.

Google Ads is obviously working in Google’s favour, but does  Google Adwords provide enough value for tradies to make it worth their while for drumming up new business? Read more

Tradie Leads – How a Business Coach Can Help You Grow

Valerie, The Editor : May 20th, 2019

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On the inside with Aaron Kemp, Max My Profit

You may be a genius at using the tools of your trade, but is your level of expertise equating to extra profits, or do you seem to be working more hours just to break even?

As a tradie, you’re probably happiest when you’re out in the field with things to build, fix, or tear down. You’re used to getting things done, and you love getting your hands dirty. However, when you’re in front of the computer wrestling with a spreadsheet, or you’ve been told to learn “The Facebook,” to get more leads, things can get as clear as mud.
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Where to List My Business in Sydney | Local Marketing

Valerie, The Editor : March 20th, 2019

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Where to list your business online?

Local area marketing is a cost-effective solution that targets a specific location for attracting new leads and helps to increase brand exposure within the local community.

For a lot of Sydney businesses operating in the service industry such as plumbers, painters, builders, and real estate agents, local area marketing is an extremely important tool for reaching highly targeted leads. When developing a marketing plan, the local community is where you can get the most bang for every marketing buck.

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Facebook for Business – 3 Ways to Generate Leads

Valerie, The Editor : February 20th, 2019

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How to use Facebook for business and generate leads

Whatever your take on Facebook, there’s no denying the power it can wield for attracting leads to a business. With so much marketing potential for so little outlay, it’s hard to understand why every business isn’t yet on Facebook. If you’re thinking about finally taking the plunge, here’s a little about Facebook can work to bring in more leads to your organisation.

Create a business page

To start attracting traffic to your business you will need what is called a business page. Basically, it’s the equivalent of a profile for an individual, but for your business. On the page you can create posts just like you would on a normal Facebook profile, as well provide more information about your company, promote special offers, and list contact details and opening times. Your followers will also be able to post reviews about your business if you so choose to enable that feature.

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Painter’s Leads: 3 Ways to Get More Business

Valerie, The Editor : January 20th, 2019

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Are you a painter looking for more clients?

All businesses need a strategy to get leads, which also includes a Sydney painting businesses. Without fresh leads coming in every day, a steady stream of paying customers to a painting business can dry up fast.

While the rise of the Internet has, in some ways, made it easier to market a business, it can pose fresh challenges to business owners who are used to the more traditional forms of advertising. To help these organisations out, we have compiled this list of quick tips painters can use to keep their phones ringing hot. Read more

Plumber Leads: 3 Ways to Get More Business

Valerie, The Editor : December 21st, 2018

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Got a plumbing business?

A plumbing business without leads isn’t a business at all, but it can be tough to attract genuine enquiries while warding off the price shoppers. If you operate a plumbing business and you’re struggling to win jobs, you need workable strategies that will get the phone ringing and a decent wage coming in.

All tradies operating in a digital world need to get their business presence online to remain competitive – which means a website, good SEO practices, and trade directories should be as much a part of the toolset as plungers and pipe wrenches. Read more