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Business Tips
Surviving Tough Times in Construction: Lessons From An Expert

We recently sat down with Mick from Builders Business Blackbelt to chat about how tradies can survive (and even thrive) in these tough times.

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Business Tips
Nailing Your Profits: Why Back Costing Reporting Matters for Tradies

Ever finish a job only to find out you made way less money than you thought? Learn how tradies can use back costing to find and fix profit leaks before they stack up.

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Business Tips
Set Yourself Up to Thrive in 2025: A Guide for Builders and Tradies

Let’s talk about a few essentials to help you get set up for a cracking year.

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Business Tips
Labour Shortage? Here’s How to Keep Your Top Tradies Onboard

With skilled tradies in high demand, here's how you can keep your staff engaged and onboard for the long haul.

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Business Tips
How To Save 10+ Hours A Week On Construction Admin

If you’re still using whiteboards, paper, or clunky spreadsheets, you’re probably losing hours every week you could put back into paying work.

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Company News
Meet Mat: The Tradie Who Swapped Tools for Tech

From plumber to software pro - meet our sales guy Mat. He's here to help you get your tradie business sorted.

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Product Updates
Hidden Gem: Get Your Team on the Same Page with Digital Site Plans

A hidden gem in NextMinute is the ability to upload site plans and sketch on them right from the mobile app.

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Business Tips
How to Set Construction Labour Charge-Out Rates

Learn how to set the right construction labour charge-out rates with tips from pros, so you avoid underpricing and keep your business turning a profit.

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Product Updates
Feature Update: Add Photos & Charges On Your Timesheet

We’ve rolled out a feature update in NextMinute that’ll make life just that little bit easier when you’re adding timesheet entries.

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