The Tradie Cashflow Survival Guide
Cashflow is the amount of money moving in and out of your business, and managing it well — not simply having lots of work — is what keeps a trade…
Getting Paid
How to Price a Job So You Actually Make Money
To price a job properly, you cover your labour at your true hourly rate, your materials with a markup, a share of your overheads, and a profit margin on top…
Should You Take a Deposit on a Job? (When and How Much)
For any job with significant material costs or a long timeline, taking a deposit is smart business — it protects your cashflow, covers your upfront outlay, and confirms the customer…
How to Chase an Unpaid Invoice Politely (Without the Awkwardness)
The best way to chase an unpaid invoice is early, friendly, and consistent — a short professional reminder soon after the due date, followed by steady follow-ups until it’s paid.…
Why Tradies Get Paid Late (and How to Fix It)
Tradies get paid late mostly because of the gap between finishing a job and sending the invoice — and then the gap between sending it and following up. Neither gap…
How to Work Out Your Hourly Rate as a Tradie (Step by Step)
To work out a sustainable hourly rate, you add up everything your business needs to earn in a year, then divide it by the hours you can realistically bill —…
How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour?
Your hourly rate needs to cover far more than the time you spend on the tools — it has to pay for your unbillable hours, your overheads, your super, your…
