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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

So you’ve probably completed your business and personal goal setting for the year by now. Or maybe you’re just about to plan for the upcoming […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Experts are telling us the economy is on shaky ground. With this uncertainty in the air, how confident are you that your trade business will […]

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 […]

Experts are telling us the economy is on shaky ground. With this uncertainty in the air, how confident are you that your trade business will […]

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 […]

Why is it most trade business owners we speak with sell themselves short when it comes to paying themselves a salary? Now don’t get me […]

There are many different challenges within a trade business, but one that we at Lifestyle Tradie hear about most, especially for small trade businesses, or […]

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 […]

Experts are telling us the economy is on shaky ground. With this uncertainty in the air, how confident are you that your trade business will […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is a hot topic of conversation between tradies – which vehicle type is best for trade businesses? In this article, Andy Smith, co-founder of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hiring tradies is hard. As trade business owners, we already deal with fierce competition when it comes to hiring. On top of that, we also […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

It’s no secret the majority of small businesses are run by husband/wife/partner teams, trade businesses included! There are plenty of benefits to working with your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Think back to a time where someone told you “you’re doing a great job”. How did that make you feel? Awesome, I bet. That’s why […]

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 […]