Category Archives: Tradie Business Tips

Work-related travel expenses have been a hot topic of discussion lately, with the NSW state government’s trial of a card allowing regional apprentices and students to ease the cost of travel to education and training. Not only that, but there are also election promises from NSW Labor to cap tolls on major roads, reducing costs

Tradies in Australia have been facing extraordinary pressures these past few years. From a global pandemic to an exponential increase in both demand for trade work and material costs, there is probably several areas from where your income has been drained. However, none has perhaps the largest drain on your finances than your work vehicles.

At Tradiespec, we understand what it takes to keep your trade business running. From fluctuating material prices to new equipment costs, there are several parts of your budget that always need balancing. However, perhaps none of these requires as much investment as your tradie vehicle. As your mobile office, it’s essential that the vehicle is fully

Promoting a trade business today requires a mix of modern and traditional methods to put you front and centre of client’s phones and laptops. Gone are the days of the yellow pages and in their place are Google searches and webpages. Here are our top 5 ways to generate leads for your trade business. 1.     

There is enough to worry about when running your business day to day let alone having to consider everything else that comes with the job like Tradies business insurance. From payroll and chasing debtors, it can feel like there are a million things to do and you’re the only one who can do it. We

An operating lease is an agreement offered by a Financier, fleet management or leasing company who gives the use of an asset, like a work Ute or a Van or even an excavator without ownership rights.  All the running costs of the of the asset such as; Insurance Servicing Registration Maintenance Roadside assist Are included

Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, especially if you are one of the 1.1 million tradies in Australia that rely on their ute to make a living each week. For a tradie, having your ute, van or truck off the road for repairs can have serious financial consequences. Knowing what

There are so many variables to consider when you start looking for a new work ute, not just the make and model. Your work ute is often the largest purchase your business will make and it’s the most important purchase your business will make. Your work ute is your shop front. It’s the first thing

Coronavirus is at the center of a media frenzy at the moment.  It seems like every news outlet is void of any story that doesn’t center around Coronavirus.  Absolutely, it is a serious problem due to the limiations in the healthcare system should the coronavirus spiral out of control. As of March 16 there are