#Tradies
Time poor, digital dependencies, and cyber risks: Challenges facing tradies in 2022
Over the past two years, tradies have faced many challenges, and those challenges don’t seem to be going away anytime soon, writes Sean Casey, Head of Sales and Customer Care at Optus Business.
Slow paying customers and cashflow worries revealed as top concerns for Australia’s tradie economy
New research by St.George Bank reveals that 75% of tradies have aspirations to be self-employed in the next 12-18 months and female tradies are alive and kicking with 40% of representation in the research. The St.George Bank Tradie Economy Report surveyed over 600 people across Australia who identify as a tradie or someone working in […]
The new Federal Budget: Promised policies for tradies
The Coalition’s federal election win prompts us to reflect on their FY20 Federal Budget promises that piqued our interest. With Australian households spending over $73 billion each year on tradespeople and 250,000 trade businesses operating around the country, the sector represents an important economic contributor that deserves nurturing for continued prosperity and growth. So if […]
Tradies go digital, staying relevant in a digital economy
Tradies may have been slow to adapt to the digital revolution, but a new breed are breaking the mold, engaging with social media and utilising cloud services as they compete to market themselves online.
Reputation trumps price when hiring tradesmen
Almost two-thirds of people put reputation before price when hiring a tradesman, with many willing to spend the necessary time and money to ensure the right person is hired for the job.
DIY hardware businesses get set for boom
The Do It Yourself (DIY) and home improvement industries are expected to flourish over the next 12 months, with other industries more likely to feel the crunch of limited consumer spending, according to new research by IBISWorld.