Whether you’re a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, a landscaper, a painter, or one of many other types of tradie, it’s all but impossible to work without the right toolkit.

Carpentry can be an enjoyable and profitable profession. Here are seven reasons why it may just be the ideal career for you.

Operating your own tradie business involves so much more than just rocking up on site and getting the job done. There’s the art of balancing the books, connecting with customers to bring in the jobs, managing payments and importantly getting your business insurance sorted.

Tradies own and operate some of the busiest small companies in the country, but they don’t always get the best press. Here are our top tradie tips for ensuring satisfied clients and a successful business.

The term ‘sole trader’ gets thrown around a lot in the small business world and can sometimes cause some confusion with what type of business set up it is relating to. We are here to help shed some light and details on what some of the most common types of sole trader business structures are in Australia and how they work.

As far as trade professions go, learning how to become a cleaner is quite straightforward. Let’s dig into everything you may want to be aware of if you are considering applying for a cleaning business licence in Australia.

The most recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2023-24) show that 2.1% of Australian households (217,600) experienced a break-in and roughly the same number of households reported items stolen from a motor vehicle. On a more granular level, 0.2% of the Australian population (50,700) experienced a robbery.

In every skilled profession, establishing your credibility and commitment to your craft helps you achieve long-term career success. And that especially holds true for trade professions such as building, carpentry, and construction.

When hiring tradesmen for your small business, you don’t have any room for error – so every tiny detail counts. It can be daunting and time-consuming sorting through the hoards of qualified tradespeople if you don’t know where to start looking or what you need to be looking for, so we’ve created a checklist to help make it a little easier.

Starting your own small business opens up a world of opportunities, from setting your own schedule to tailoring your business model to your passions. And you’re drawn to the fencing industry, this guide is for you. We’ll run through everything you need to know about fencing qualifications, licences, fence installer insurance and more.