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Practical articles for tradies and trade business owners in AU and NZ.
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Stop sending jobs to voicemail
Every major carrier lets you forward only the calls you can't take. It takes a couple of minutes, and your phone still rings first.
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Check your licence before you quote the bigger job
Take on a bathroom or a deck and you can cross into licensed work without noticing. The trigger is the job value, and it differs by state.
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How much deposit can a tradie take? The state caps
On a materials-heavy job a deposit protects your cash. For home building work the law caps it, and the cap depends on your state.
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Hit $75,000 in a year? What GST means for a tradie
Once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 a year, you have 21 days to register, and GST goes on your quotes and invoices.
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How to chase an unpaid invoice and keep the customer
A late payment is often just an oversight. Start early, keep it friendly, and know the lines you can't cross before you escalate.
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AI receptionist cost in Australia: what you actually pay in 2026
An AI receptionist in Australia costs between $49 and about $1,000 a month, depending on how many calls it takes for you. Here are the real prices from the main providers, checked in October 2026, and how to work out which one your business needs.
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Book the job once, not three times
Every booking you take by hand gets typed again into your calendar, your job software and your invoicing. Here's how Tradies Line books it once and sends it where it needs to go.
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What actually happens when you miss a call
Most people will not leave a voicemail. They ring the next tradie on the list. Here is what a missed call really costs you, and a few things that actually help.
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