Construction & Trades Blog

Why getting organised is the best Christmas present you can give yourself

Are you looking down the barrel of several weekends toiling on site, in the run-up to Christmas? If you answered in the affirmative, you’re far from alone.

Henry at HV’Art moved from Excel sheets and panic to bespoke control

Henry is a London decorative artist, bespoke surface designer/finisher & colourist.

How online tools can help you do better on the tools

Do you remember the not so good old days, circa 2010, when billing a customer meant getting out the triplicate invoice book and scribbling down the particulars of the job?

How Admin Toolshed and NextMinute Solve the problem of time

Read about how Kirsty and the Admin Toolshed helped solve the problem of time for their trade clients.

How going digital can help your trade business navigate tough times

Lack of insight into how jobs are tracking financially, until tools are downed and bank balances checked, is common. So are long hours spent catching up on paperwork at night or on weekends.

How getting organised can give your mental health a boost

While labour shortages and supply chain dramas may be impossible to control, there’s lots trade business owners can do to make themselves feel more relaxed and comfortable

Xerocon London - observations, tips and tricks for newbies

We are in the midst of the 2022 Xerocon Season, and it has taken a month for the NextMinute to feel grounded after the whirlwind of our very first Xerocon in London. Here are some observations and take-aways from some Xerocon newbies:

How getting your tradie business in order can boost your wellbeing

At a time when surviving and thriving in the construction sector is no easy matter, it’s an investment in your health, and the health of your business, you can ill afford not to make.

Technology for construction business and why it’s easy to stuff it up!