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October 17, 2019A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
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A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
As #tradies, we have lots in common. Our day starts when the sun comes up, we’re hardworking, we’ve got strong views on cars and sport, […]
Do you find reality renovation TV shows like The Block 2019 torturous to watch? For many tradies, the unrealistic timeframes and questionable workmanship leaves them […]
Kieren and Jackson from Melbourne-based Lexity Plumbing and Electrical shared their incredible story at our recent Lifestyle Tradie member event. This case study unpacks how […]
Chasing unpaid invoices sucks. It’s soul-destroying. You’ve completed the job in goodwill, only to end up the bad person when trying to recover outstanding payment […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
Tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical and mental health. That’s why the onus is on us as […]
When you’re asked what you do for a living, how do you typically respond? In our experience, most trade business owners don’t reply with: “I’m […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
As #tradies, we have lots in common. Our day starts when the sun comes up, we’re hardworking, we’ve got strong views on cars and sport, […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
Taking a family holiday feel like a pipe dream? When you’re in the trenches as a trade business owner, taking a break is not all […]
Chasing unpaid invoices sucks. It’s soul-destroying. You’ve completed the job in goodwill, only to end up the bad person when trying to recover outstanding payment […]
This week, new research revealed tradies could make $1 million more than university graduates throughout their lifetime. Still, the stereotype persists – for the most […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
Taking a family holiday feel like a pipe dream? When you’re in the trenches as a trade business owner, taking a break is not all […]
Do you find reality renovation TV shows like The Block 2019 torturous to watch? For many tradies, the unrealistic timeframes and questionable workmanship leaves them […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
Taking a family holiday feel like a pipe dream? When you’re in the trenches as a trade business owner, taking a break is not all […]
Do you find reality renovation TV shows like The Block 2019 torturous to watch? For many tradies, the unrealistic timeframes and questionable workmanship leaves them […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
Do you have an great accountant? How do you know if you can afford to employ a new tradie or admin staff? Buy a piece […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
All of our Lifestyle Tradie members use cloud-based job management software to streamline and track processes. For trade business owners, having job management software in place […]
It is never a dog’s life when you own a trade business. It can feel like you’re barking mad a lot of the time! For […]
Do you find reality renovation TV shows like The Block 2019 torturous to watch? For many tradies, the unrealistic timeframes and questionable workmanship leaves them […]
Social media marketing: it’s one of those things you just have to do as part of your marketing strategy. It’s everywhere! Here’s a few things […]
Despite social media absolutely dominating the marketing and business worlds, email marketing still has its place. Why? Emails are a regular reminder to your customers that your […]
What lessons can tradies learn from Netflix? This media services provider has absolutely mastered the use of social media to gain attention for its shows and […]
Words carry a lot of weight. Especially when it comes to marketing your trade business. Say the right thing in your marketing and you’ll see […]
Plan your Christmas promotions, and take advantage of what is a busy time for tradies. It would be complacent to think that your competitors won’t […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
This week, new research revealed tradies could make $1 million more than university graduates throughout their lifetime. Still, the stereotype persists – for the most […]
Trade business owners know top employees have a multitude of choices, especially in the current Australian trade shortage. If a tradie leaves your business, it’s […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
As #tradies, we have lots in common. Our day starts when the sun comes up, we’re hardworking, we’ve got strong views on cars and sport, […]
Tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical and mental health. That’s why the onus is on us as […]
With two businesses to run, two kids to wrangle, and a national live event series to prepare and present, there’s never a dull moment for […]
Taking a family holiday feel like a pipe dream? When you’re in the trenches as a trade business owner, taking a break is not all […]
Tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical and mental health. That’s why the onus is on us as […]
In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In […]
By Andy Smith, co-founder, Lifestyle Tradie Does the electric eel or water jetter do a better job of clearing a blockage? Plumbers everywhere always love […]
Tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical and mental health. That’s why the onus is on us as […]
The small trade enterprise you started now has you employing sub-contractors and turning over more than you ever imagined. Has your insurance cover grown with […]
Taking a family holiday feel like a pipe dream? When you’re in the trenches as a trade business owner, taking a break is not all […]
Andy Smith, co-founder of Lifestyle Tradie and award-winning trade business owner, is a down-to-earth entrepreneur. A plumber by profession, Andy still keeps it real – […]
When you’re asked what you do for a living, how do you typically respond? In our experience, most trade business owners don’t reply with: “I’m […]
Kieren and Jackson from Melbourne-based Lexity Plumbing and Electrical shared their incredible story at our recent Lifestyle Tradie member event. This case study unpacks how […]
Chasing unpaid invoices sucks. It’s soul-destroying. You’ve completed the job in goodwill, only to end up the bad person when trying to recover outstanding payment […]
A recent Department of Employment survey revealed 45 per cent of Australian employers struggled to recruit staff. For trade business owners, the issue is real, […]
Branding is communicated consistently throughout your entire customer experience – from your business logo, your website, your Facebook posts, to the way your tradies interact […]
As #tradies, we have lots in common. Our day starts when the sun comes up, we’re hardworking, we’ve got strong views on cars and sport, […]
Do you find reality renovation TV shows like The Block 2019 torturous to watch? For many tradies, the unrealistic timeframes and questionable workmanship leaves them […]
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you’re unsure of how to price your trade business’s products and services. You’re not alone. Pricing for […]
The most logical thing to do to combat increases in expenses (and ensure you’re still earning a steady profit) is to raise the prices of […]
Collecting business testimonials is important. Once you’ve collected the them, what do you do then? It’s not enough to receive customer testimonials. Knowing how to use […]
Quality customer service is important for many reasons: It attracts new customers. Just think about all those word-of-mouth referrals from customer who have enjoyed using […]
How many quotes do you provide a day? A week? A month? And what is your average dollar sale? How many of them do you […]
Kieren and Jackson from Melbourne-based Lexity Plumbing and Electrical shared their incredible story at our recent Lifestyle Tradie member event. This case study unpacks how […]
Chasing unpaid invoices sucks. It’s soul-destroying. You’ve completed the job in goodwill, only to end up the bad person when trying to recover outstanding payment […]
It’s super important for trade business owners to keep track of their business’s gross profit. Why? Because it shows how healthy and profitable your business is! A small […]
