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Straight-talking guides for running your own trade business — the stuff nobody teaches you at TAFE.

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Tradie hourly rate calculator

Work out what to charge to cover your wage, tax, super, ute and tools.

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Starting out

Going out on your own: the tradie's setup checklist

ABN, GST, insurance, licence and a business bank account: the five things to sort before your first job as a solo tradie in Australia.

11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

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Compliance

Stay legal on the tools: a young tradie's compliance and licensing checklist

Licences, white card, insurance, SWMS, compliance certificates and CPD — what Australian tradies need to stay compliant, and how to never let a renewal lapse.

11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

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Apprentice to owner

What should I charge? Working out your hourly rate as a new tradie

How to set an hourly rate that covers your wage, tax, super, tools, ute and quiet weeks — with a free tradie hourly rate calculator.

11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

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Apprentice to owner

How to get paid on time: chasing late payments without the awkward calls

Deposits, clear payment terms, fast invoicing and automatic reminders — a practical guide for Australian tradies to stop chasing money.

11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

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Money

Your first BAS: GST and tax for tradies, explained simply

What a BAS is, when it's due, how GST works on your invoices and expenses, and how to make sure your first BAS doesn't hurt.

11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

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Apprentice to owner

When to take on your first apprentice (and what it really costs)

Signs you're ready to hire, the real costs of an apprentice, government support, workers comp and the paperwork to sort first.

11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

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Compliance

SWMS made simple: safe work method statements for tradies

What a SWMS is, when you need one, what goes in it, and how to keep a reusable template for every job type.

11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

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