Pricing
How to Price a Painting Job in Australia
Price the job, not the hour. Build a quote from hours, paint and costs, add GST if registered, then check what the job really paid you once it's done.
Profit Tracking
How to Calculate Profit Per Hour on a Painting Job (Free Template)
Most painters can tell you their revenue. But ask them what they made per hour on each job? Here's the simple formula I use to track profit per hour...
Business & Pricing
Why Many Tradies Don't Know Their True Hourly Rate
You charge $100/hr but how much do you actually earn? Most Australian tradies are surprised when they find out. Here's how to calculate your true hourly rate.
Software Comparison
Tradify vs ServiceM8 vs Trackexa: Which is Best for Australian Sole Traders?
Honest comparison of pricing, profit tracking, Android support, and who each app is actually built for, from someone who uses this stuff on the tools.
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Business Tips
7 Signs You're Losing Money on Jobs (And How to Fix It)
Most tradies don't realize they're losing money until it's too late. Here are the warning signs and how to turn it around...