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Business advice for
Australian tradies

Practical guides on compliance, tax, quoting, and getting paid. No jargon - written for people running trade businesses, not accountants.

Australian tradie using voice quoting on his phone to create a trade quote on a job site
Business Tips
How to Write a Winning Trade Quote in 2026
A quote isn't just a number. It's the first impression of your business. Here's what separates quotes that win jobs from the ones that get ghosted.
April 2026 · 7 min read
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Australian tradie checking GPS dispatch board on phone showing crew locations across Sydney
Compliance
Fair Work Act for Tradies: GPS Tracking, Timesheets and What's Actually Legal
If you employ even one person - full-time, part-time, or casual - the Fair Work Act applies to you directly. Here's what matters most for trade businesses.
April 2026 · 8 min read
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Australian tradie checking BAS and GST figures on the Talk2Quote Tax and BAS screen
Tax & Accounting
GST and BAS for Sole Traders: The No-BS Guide (2026)
GST and BAS trip up more sole traders than any other compliance area. Here's everything you need to know, explained plainly.
April 2026 · 7 min read
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Australian tradie in hard hat completing a Safe Work Method Statement on a clipboard at a construction site
Safety & Compliance
SWMS for Tradies: What It Is, When You Need One, and How to Do It Fast
A SWMS is a legal requirement for high-risk construction work in Australia. Here's what it is, when you need one, and how to stop spending hours writing them.
April 2026 · 6 min read
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Australian tradie comparing tradie apps including Talk2Quote Tradify ServiceM8 and Fergus
App Comparison
Best Tradie Apps Australia 2026: Talk2Quote vs Tradify vs ServiceM8 vs Fergus
Tradify, ServiceM8, Fergus, or Talk2Quote? An honest comparison of the four main options for Australian trade businesses in 2026.
April 2026 · 7 min read
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Overdue trade invoices on a desk next to a phone showing payment received notification
Getting Paid
How to Stop Chasing Unpaid Invoices (and Actually Get Paid)
The average trade business has thousands in unpaid invoices at any given time. Most of it could be collected - with the right process and timing.
April 2026 · 8 min read
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