Tradie Talk
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Tradie Nicknames in Australia that are so funny you'll have the worksite cracking up
Looking for the next nickname for your workmates? You'll find them here! Wheelbarrow – only works when pushed. Cordless – charges all night but only works for 2 hours. Golf ball – someone who is hard to find....
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The Kaizen Cycle: How Smart Tradies Get Better Every Day
Want to work smarter, not just harder? The Kaizen cycle - a Japanese approach to continuous improvement - is helping tradies eliminate waste, save time, and boost profits. With up to 60% of working time spent on non-value activities in construction, small improvements can lead to massive results. Learn the 5-step process that's revolutionising how smart tradies approach their work.
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20 Essential Business Tips Every Australian Tradie Needs to Know
Running a successful tradie business is about more than just being good with your hands. With over 425,000 construction businesses in Australia, the competition is real - but almost 1 in 10 tradies make more than $200,000 annually. The difference between struggling and successful tradies isn't usually skill level, it's how well they run the business side. Get 20 essential tips covering everything from tool maintenance and client communication to financial management and growth strategies that actually work.
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Year-End Business Checklist: Essential Tasks for Australian Tradies
December's here and you're probably thinking "Where did the year go?" Smart tradies use the quiet period to get organised, sort their finances, and plan ahead. How you finish the year sets you up for how the next one starts. Get the complete year-end business checklist covering tax planning that saves money, equipment maintenance that prevents disasters, staff management essentials, and goal setting that actually works. From ATO compliance to strategic planning - everything you need to wrap up strong and start the new year ready.
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How to Actually Get Your Schedule Sorted as a Tradie
Tired of running late to jobs and explaining to cranky clients why you can't be in two places at once? You're not alone. Discover the simple planning tricks that smart tradies use to get their schedules sorted, finish work at a decent hour, and actually have time for a life outside work.
