Practical tips, guides and resources for Australian tradies — tax, construction, business and more.
Concrete, GST, income tax, square metre and mortgage — 5 free calculators built for tradies that save time, money and headaches on every job.
Read the guide →The full list of tax deductions Australian tradies can claim this year. Tools, vehicle, PPE, phone, training and more. Plus a free tax return calculator to estimate your refund.
Read the guide →Everything sole traders need to know about GST: when to register, how to charge it, BAS lodgement tips, and claiming GST credits on tools and materials.
Read the guide →Step-by-step guide to writing professional tradie quotes that convert. Includes a free template, GST calculation tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read the guide →Maximise your 2026 tax return: vehicle, tools, PPE, home office, training & 20 more deductions. Free ATO-compliant guide.
Read the guide →(Labour × Hours) + Materials + Overhead + Margin. Stop underquoting and make profit on every job.
Read the guide →When to register, how to charge GST on quotes, BAS lodgement & claiming credits. Free calculator.
Read the guide →The ultimate tool list: power tools, hand tools, PPE & specialty gear for carpenters, sparkies & plumbers.
Read the guide →Super, workers comp, leave, tool allowance, vehicle — the real cost of a worker revealed.
Read the guide →Carpenter $75-110, Plumber $90-140, Sparky $90-130. Complete charge-out vs pay rate guide.
Read the guide →ABN, licences, insurance, GST, pricing & landing your first 10 clients. Free checklist.
Read the guide →Honest comparison: pricing, BAS lodgement, mobile apps & tradie-specific features.
Read the guide →Public liability ($60-120/mth), tool insurance, income protection & workers comp.
Read the guide →Google Business Profile, Hipages, Facebook, referrals & more. Most are free or under $200/mth.
Read the guide →Invoicing, deposits, progress payments & building a 2-month cash buffer. Break the feast-or-famine cycle.
Read the guide →67¢/hr fixed rate vs actual cost method. What you can claim for quoting, invoicing & admin.
Read the guide →85¢/km or logbook? The difference could be $3,000+. Utes, vans, fuel, rego & depreciation.
Read the guide →Merbau $85-120/m², Spotted Gum $110-150/m², Treated Pine $55-80/m². Installation costs & lifespan comparison.
Read the guide →Decking, concrete, gravel, GST, contractor rates — save 2-3 hrs/week on quoting & estimates.
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