The last few years have shown that adaptability and agility have been crucial to maintaining an edge in dealing with Covid-19. Across the trades industries some businesses have had to cut back on staff, or close while for others demand is still high along with increasingly complex requirements to manage a safe and healthy working…
Christmas is here, which means it’s time to wrap up 2021 – and not a moment too soon! As is often the case, particularly if you run a tradie business, there can be lots of bits and bobs that need sorting to get your ducks in a row before taking that well earned break! To…
Being cash-lite not only creates real business problems – it can also damage relationships, both personal and professional. How can you avoid some of this pain, or at least know that you’re doing the best you can? Should you borrow? You can almost always raise money from somewhere if you want it badly enough. However,…
You may consider yourself a domestic goddess, or the king of clean at home, but when it comes to professional domestic cleaners, it’s the tools they keep in their cleaning kits that set them apart from the rest. If you’re a professional cleaner, your cleaning kit is your best friend and survival buddy for tackling…
How Margarita used Job Management Software to grow her business Real stories from real customers. It’s a thrill for us when we see how Geo’s job management software has helped so many businesses save time, improve efficiencies and work collaboratively. It’s also humbling when customers are excited about sharing the story of their journey with…
Six tips to start a successful trade business After years of hard work and perfecting your skills, as well as gaining invaluable experience working under someone else, you’ve now decided to take the plunge and branch out on your own. Congratulations! No doubt this will be the biggest investment of your life – both mentally…
When deciding to stay small as a business a typical response I hear from trades people goes like this: “I tried going big once. It’s hard. Too stressful. I hated it. Gave it away.” Or, “I went big once but managing staff is impossible and there isn’t enough money in to cover the overheads.” It…
In the age of COVID, many office-based businesses are still struggling to stay connected remotely. Whether they’re using Slack, Google Hangouts or Zoom, any business knows that in order to thrive during these uncertain times, they need to “touch base” regularly throughout the day. With most individuals working from home and practicing social distancing,…
If you’re a tradie or anyone who gets their hands dirty for a living, then you’ll know how difficult the job can be. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for employers and clients to under-appreciate your efforts, which can lead to late payments and a lot of stress. The good news? You can make chasing overdue invoices…
There’s no doubt about it: Microsoft Excel is a great tool to use in any field service business. From the ease of maintaining and sharing data to affordability and flexibility of use, there’s a reason why it’s everyone’s favourite spreadsheet program. However, as a small business owner who’s always in the field, there are many…
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