The primary reason why businesses fail is that they simply run out of money. But the problem always started well before the day of financial collapse. So the question is, why do they fail? And what should you do to avoid the same faith?

Reason 1 - Failure to understand...

Running any business comes with its pros and cons. However, it seems that more and more Tradies get stuck in the deep end of things these days. Here are a few encouraging tips to make running a Tradies business more enjoyable.

Don’t get discouraged:

You will have ups and...

Why are they always late? Why do they charge so much? They've left the place a mess!

Admit it, we've all judged a Tradesman. And yes, we have all experienced a Tradesman that has not met our standards. Once we experience an unfortunate event with a Tradie, we tend to pu...

Some business owners struggle a lot finding the appropriate staff in the trade sector. Most of the problems they face when hiring apprentices or qualified tradesmen is the lack of professionalism, expertise or experience. For those business owners that work hard,...

First impressions always count and it’s important you portray a professional image, so that you can foster a good relationship moving forward with your clients.

There are 5 important steps to follow to remind yourself before you meet and greet the client:

Have a nice app...

In a professional world, you will often need to write a business letter; from applying for a new job to writing a thank you note. Both the presentation and the composition of the letter have a significant influence on how customers and employees perceive your business....

You need to make sure your business is actually ready to grow. If you push your business too soon, you might not have what it takes to survive. If you’re not confident about expanding your business right now, don’t rush. Make a plan for slow growth and follow through.

Trade sector is one of the most profitable industries in Australia. Plumbers and electricians are considered to be one of the highest paying jobs, even surpassing an average lawyers salary. However, due to a large number of competitors, a small business can struggle in...

Michael and his team from SPS Plumbers had the opportunity to enrol in the course: 7 steps to a Profitable Service Call. This training is not like a traditional Sales course that teaches generic steps of how to increase your sales. It goes beyond in covering psych...

Peter Norton from Enersol Electrical, a maintenance Electrical Business in Queensland, shared his experience with us after taking the course: 7 Steps to a Profitable Service Call.

In the beginning, Peter was't hundred per cent sure what to expect from the course. Intere...