📝 The Trackexa Blog

Tips for running a profitable trade business

Practical advice on profit tracking, job management, quoting, and growing your business. From a tradie, for tradies.

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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...

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Why 90% of 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.

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Tradify vs ServiceM8 vs Trackexa: Which is Best for Australian Sole Traders?

Head-to-head comparison of the top 3 job management tools for Aussie tradies. Pricing, features, and which one to choose...

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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...