Let’s be straight, every trade or construction business owner has, at some point, taken on a client they wish they hadn’t. The type who refuses to pay on time, drags the job out so long it becomes unprofitable, or keeps you awake at night because of how they behave and treat you.
Successful business owners know that establishing an initial connection with potential clients is essential. It’s not just about what you do; it’s about how you present yourself and your business.
Enter the Business Credibility Pack—a collection of marketing materials and stationery that presents your company in the most professional light. Let’s explore how these packs can help you create great first impressions and meaningful connections during your face-to-face meetings.
You work hard. Long days, stacked schedules, and a constant stream of tasks. But working hard doesn’t automatically lead to profit.
Here’s the truth: if you’re not reviewing your jobs regularly; what was quoted, what was delivered, and what it cost, you’re leaving your profit margin to chance.
Let’s get to the point quickly! You're on the tools all day, working your guts out, but the bank account doesn’t reflect the effort you are putting in. You're not alone. Having worked with thousands on business owners in the trade and construction industry, the stats don’t lie:
• 40% of businesses consistently lose money
• 30% just break even
• 20% make a small take home profit (less than10%)
• Less than10% make a solid take home profit (greater than10%)
If you’re struggling to find quality team members in your business, you’re not alone. The reality is, the external environment probably won’t change in the short term, yet instead of looking to blame and make excuses for hiring less than the best for your business, ask yourself…what can I be responsible for?
Here are seven of the biggest hiring mistakes we see in the trade and construction industry, along with what you could do instead.
How to Build a Winning Team That Delivers Consistently Profitable Work. Check out the latest article from PROTRADE United written by Jon Mailer. In the trade and construction industry, your team is your business. Tools, process, and vehicles are irrelevant without the right people behind using them. And yet, many business owners still treat hiring as a reactive scramble rather than a long-term game.
If you're ordering anything custom-branded through Tradie Packs, one of the first things we'll ask for is your logo in vector format. But what exactly does that mean—and why is it so important? A vector format logo is a logo file created using mathematical equations and curves, rather than pixels. This allows the logo to be scaled to any size without losing quality or becoming pixelated. Common vector file formats include .AI, .EPS, .SVG, and .PDF.
Historically in some sectors within the trade and construction industries, pricing work can be a race to the bottom. Plumbers, electricians, painters, landscapers, and other skilled professionals are stuck in a cycle of providing free quotes, aggressive discounting, and competing on price alone.
If you want to win more work at higher margins, then keep reading…
It can be challenging to set your business apart, capture clients' attention and secure new opportunities. One powerful tool that can help you showcase your business's unique strengths and win more clients is a well-crafted capability statement.
