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121 pages, grouped the way the menu is. The search box in the bar finds any of them by name, and by the words you would use for it.
Product 16
- AI assistantsAsk Claude or ChatGPT what is on tomorrow or who owes you money. Drafts only; a person sends everything.
- All featuresEverything in ONARA Ops, on one page.
- BookingsA booking page for your website, enquiries straight into the app.
- How it worksA job from the first call to the money in the bank, in five minutes.
- IntegrationsXero, Stripe, Google, and the AI assistants.
- Jobs and schedulingWork orders in, jobs out, the week on one board.
- KitsBundle the parts and labour you quote every week.
- New business bundleWebsite, booking page and ONARA Ops, set up for a business starting out.
- ONARA BooksGST, BAS and the EOFY pack from the invoices you already send.
- ONARA SafeSWMS, site sign-in, toolbox talks, hazards, tickets and the WHS policy, on each job.
- Pricing toolsPrice lists, markup, kits and quote options.
- Quote optionsGood, better, best on one quote.
- Quotes and invoicesQuote, win, invoice, get paid, with the work order number on every one.
- See it in actionEvery screen of the app, computer and phone.
- Your brandYour logo and colours on every quote, invoice and page.
- Your teamEvery seat free. Jobs on their phones, clock on, photos, done.
Pricing 4
Switching 11
- CompareONARA against ServiceM8, Tradify, Simpro, AroFlo, Fergus, Ascora and Xero.
- ONARA Safe vs HazardCoSafety on the job you already run.
- ONARA vs AroFloSide by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs AscoraSide by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs FergusSide by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs ServiceM8Side by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs SimproSide by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs TradifySide by side, as dated fact.
- ONARA vs Xero for tradiesQuoting, jobs and invoicing beside Xero.
- Switching overBring your customers and jobs across. We help.
- Why ONARAOne price for the crew, your name on everything, your data yours, built in WA. And what changes in the first month.
Starting out 3
Resources 8
- ContactEmail or call. A person answers.
- Everything on this siteEvery page, grouped, on one page.
- FAQThe questions people ask before they sign up.
- RoadmapWhat is being built, and what members asked for.
- SecurityHow your data is protected.
- Trust and securityWho is behind it, how your data is kept, what you own, privacy and terms.
- What's newEvery change, dated.
- Workflow quizTwo minutes: does your day fit ONARA?
Guides 16
- Do I need an ABN to work as a tradie in Australia?Do you need an ABN to work as a tradie in Australia? What an ABN is, who needs one, the 47% no-ABN withholding, and how to apply for free with the ABR.
- End of financial year checklist for Australian tradiesA plain EOFY checklist for Australian tradies: chase unpaid invoices, round up receipts, log your km, reconcile income, sort GST, and prep for your accountant.
- GST and BAS basics for Australian tradiesA plain-English guide to GST and BAS for Australian trades: when you must register, what GST means for your invoices, what a BAS is, and how to keep it simple.
- GuidesPlain-English guides for running a trade business.
- How much deposit can a tradie ask for in Australia?A plain guide to deposits for Australian trades: how much is reasonable, when to ask, the rules to know, and the easy way to actually collect one.
- How much should a tradie charge per hour in Australia?Why your charge-out rate is not your wage, what it has to cover, the ranges you will hear, and how to work out an hourly rate that actually pays you.
- How to get more work as a tradiePractical ways Australian tradies win more jobs: a Google Business Profile, reviews, a booking page you can share anywhere, fast replies and referrals.
- How to get paid faster as a tradiePractical ways Australian tradies can get paid faster: invoice on the spot, make paying easy, take deposits, set clear terms, and chase politely without the awkwardness.
- How to price a job and mark up materialsA plain guide to pricing a trade job in Australia: labour, materials and margin, why a materials markup is normal, typical ranges, and how to actually profit.
- How to take bookings online for your trade businessStop playing phone tag. How to let customers book your trade jobs online, what a good booking form asks, and how to turn enquiries into paid work.
- How to write a quote that wins the jobA plain guide to quoting for Australian trades: what to include, how to present it, how to price with confidence, and how to make it easy for customers to say yes.
- Public liability insurance for tradies in AustraliaA plain guide to public liability insurance for Australian tradies: what it covers, why clients and sites ask for it, common cover levels, and other cover worth having.
- Sole trader vs company for tradies: which is right for you?Sole trader vs company (Pty Ltd) for a trade business in Australia: how each works, and the real differences in tax, liability, cost and admin.
- The card surcharge ban starts 1 October. What tradies need to doFrom 1 October 2026 you can't add a card surcharge to a Visa, Mastercard, eftpos or Amex payment, on the terminal or on an invoice link. What the rule covers, what it doesn't, what it will cost you, and the plain way to cover it.
- What can a tradie claim at tax time in Australia?A plain guide to what Australian tradies commonly claim at tax time: tools, vehicle, phone, gear, insurance and more, plus the records that make it painless.
- What to put on a tradie invoice in AustraliaExactly what a trade invoice needs in Australia: the must-have details, tax invoice and GST rules, and a few tricks to get paid faster.
Free tools 8
- Card Surcharge Ban CalculatorSee what card fees really cost your business once the surcharge goes, and the small price change that covers them.
- Free Invoice GeneratorFill it in, download a clean PDF invoice. No sign-up, and your details never leave your device.
- Free toolsCalculators and an invoice generator, no sign-up.
- GST CalculatorAdd or subtract 10% GST in a tap, and see if you need to register.
- Job Profit CalculatorPrice a job from materials and labour, and see your margin before you send the quote.
- Markup & Margin CalculatorTurn a cost into a sell price, and see the markup and the margin side by side.
- Tradie Hourly Rate CalculatorFind a charge-out rate that covers your costs, tax and downtime, not just your wage.
- True Cost of an Employee CalculatorWhat a worker really costs per productive hour, once super, comp, leave and downtime are counted.
Licences 32
- Air conditioning and refrigeration licence in New South Wales (NSW)Individual contractor licence, air conditioning and refrigeration, from Building Commission NSW, plus the Australian Refrigeration Council for refrigerant.
- Air conditioning and refrigeration licence in Queensland (QLD)QBCC contractor licence, "Mechanical services, air conditioning and refrigeration", from QBCC, WorkSafe Queensland for electrical, and the Australian Refrigeration Council for refrigerant.
- Air conditioning and refrigeration licence in Victoria (VIC)Plumbing licence, same class, from Building and Plumbing Commission, plus the Australian Refrigeration Council for refrigerant.
- Air conditioning and refrigeration licence in Western Australia (WA)Usually none, which is the opposite of what most people assume, from Electrical Licensing Board through Building and Energy, plus the Australian Refrigeration Council for refrigerant.
- Builder licence in New South Wales (NSW)Individual contractor licence, category "General building work", from Building Commission NSW.
- Builder licence in Queensland (QLD)Builder, low rise: contractor licence (individual), from Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
- Builder licence in Victoria (VIC)Registration as a building practitioner, Domestic Builder (Unlimited) or (Limited), from Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the Victorian Building Authority).
- Builder licence in Western Australia (WA)Building contractor registration (individual, Form 13), from Building Services Board, through Building and Energy.
- Electrician licence in New South Wales (NSW)Contractor licence, class "Electrician", from NSW Fair Trading.
- Electrician licence in Queensland (QLD)Electrical contractor licence, from WorkSafe Queensland, Electrical Safety Office.
- Electrician licence in Victoria (VIC)Registered Electrical Contractor (REC), from Energy Safe Victoria.
- Electrician licence in Western Australia (WA)Electrical contractor's licence, from Electrical Licensing Board, through Building and Energy.
- Gas fitter licence in New South Wales (NSW)Individual contractor licence, class "Gasfitter", from Building Commission NSW.
- Gas fitter licence in Queensland (QLD)QBCC gasfitting contractor licence, from QBCC for contracting, and the Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate for the gas work licence.
- Gas fitter licence in Victoria (VIC)Plumbing licence, class Gasfitting work, from Building and Plumbing Commission.
- Gas fitter licence in Western Australia (WA)There isn't one, and that surprises people, from Director of Energy Safety, through Building and Energy.
- Licences in New South WalesWho licenses what in NSW, from NSW Fair Trading.
- Licences in QueenslandWho licenses what in QLD, from QBCC (building and plumbing) and WorkSafe Queensland (electrical).
- Licences in VictoriaWho licenses what in VIC, from Energy Safe Victoria (electrical) and the Building and Plumbing Commission (plumbing, gas and building).
- Licences in Western AustraliaWho licenses what in WA, from Building and Energy.
- Plumber licence in New South Wales (NSW)Contractor licence, class "Plumber", from NSW Fair Trading.
- Plumber licence in Queensland (QLD)QBCC contractor licence, class "Plumbing and drainage", from Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
- Plumber licence in Victoria (VIC)Licence, in each class of plumbing work, from Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the Victorian Building Authority).
- Plumber licence in Western Australia (WA)Plumbing contractor's licence (PL00), from Plumbers Licensing Board, through Building and Energy.
- Roofer licence in New South Wales (NSW)Individual contractor licence, in the right roofing category, from Building Commission NSW.
- Roofer licence in Queensland (QLD)Contractor licence in the right roofing class, from Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
- Roofer licence in Victoria (VIC)Depends entirely on the material, and doing both means holding both, from Building and Plumbing Commission.
- Roofer licence in Western Australia (WA)No roofing licence exists in WA, but that is not the same as needing nothing, from Building and Energy.
- Solar installer licence in New South Wales (NSW)Individual contractor licence, electrical, from Building Commission NSW, plus Solar Accreditation Australia for the rebate.
- Solar installer licence in Queensland (QLD)Electrical contractor licence, from WorkSafe Queensland Electrical Safety Office, plus Solar Accreditation Australia for the rebate.
- Solar installer licence in Victoria (VIC)Registered Electrical Contractor (REC), from Energy Safe Victoria, plus Solar Accreditation Australia for the rebate.
- Solar installer licence in Western Australia (WA)Electrical contractor's licence, from Electrical Licensing Board through Building and Energy, plus Solar Accreditation Australia for the rebate.
For your trade 21
- For your tradeONARA for electricians, plumbers, builders, cleaners and more.
- ONARA for buildersJobs, quotes and invoices the way building work runs.
- ONARA for carpentersJobs, quotes and invoices the way carpentry work runs.
- ONARA for cleanersJobs, quotes and invoices the way cleaning jobs runs.
- ONARA for concretersJobs, quotes and invoices the way concreting work runs.
- ONARA for electriciansJobs, quotes and invoices the way electrical work runs.
- ONARA for fencing contractorsJobs, quotes and invoices the way fencing jobs runs.
- ONARA for flooring installersJobs, quotes and invoices the way flooring jobs runs.
- ONARA for gas fittersJobs, quotes and invoices the way gas fitting work runs.
- ONARA for glaziersJobs, quotes and invoices the way glazing work runs.
- ONARA for handymenJobs, quotes and invoices the way handyman jobs runs.
- ONARA for HVAC techniciansJobs, quotes and invoices the way heating and cooling work runs.
- ONARA for landscapersJobs, quotes and invoices the way landscaping jobs runs.
- ONARA for locksmithsJobs, quotes and invoices the way locksmithing jobs runs.
- ONARA for paintersJobs, quotes and invoices the way painting jobs runs.
- ONARA for pest control techniciansJobs, quotes and invoices the way pest control jobs runs.
- ONARA for plasterersJobs, quotes and invoices the way plastering work runs.
- ONARA for plumbersJobs, quotes and invoices the way plumbing work runs.
- ONARA for roofersJobs, quotes and invoices the way roofing work runs.
- ONARA for solar installersJobs, quotes and invoices the way solar installation jobs runs.
- ONARA for tilersJobs, quotes and invoices the way tiling work runs.