Guides
Practical guides for running your trade.
Plain, no-nonsense answers to the everyday questions of running a trade business in Australia. No jargon, no fluff.
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.
Read guide →What to put on a tradie invoice in Australia
Exactly what a trade invoice needs in Australia: the must-have details, tax invoice and GST rules, and a few tricks to get paid faster.
Read guide →How to take bookings online for your trade business
Stop 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.
Read guide →How to write a quote that wins the job
A 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.
Read guide →How to get paid faster as a tradie
Practical 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.
Read guide →GST and BAS basics for Australian tradies
A 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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →Public liability insurance for tradies in Australia
A 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.
Read guide →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.
Read guide →How to price a job and mark up materials
A 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.
Read guide →End of financial year checklist for Australian tradies
A plain EOFY checklist for Australian tradies: chase unpaid invoices, round up receipts, log your km, reconcile income, sort GST, and prep for your accountant.
Read guide →How to get more work as a tradie
Practical ways Australian tradies win more jobs: a Google Business Profile, reviews, a booking page you can share anywhere, fast replies and referrals.
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