Blog For Aussie Tradies

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Helping Aussie tradies succeed. Here's you'll find helpful tips, free resources, customer stories, and our latest news.

Customer Stories
From Stress to Success: How Vast Landscapes Took Back Their Evenings with NextMinute

We sat down with Laura from Vast Landscapes to chat about how their business – and how NextMinute was a game changer.

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Business Tips
Top Job Scheduling Apps for Builders (AU)

Compare the best job scheduling apps for Aussie builders. See why NextMinute is the top choice for managing jobs, crews, quotes and timelines.

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Business Tips
The Top 5 Quoting Mistakes Tradies Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Avoid common quoting mistakes Aussie tradies make. Learn how to quote smarter, save time, and protect your profits with tools like NextMinute.

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Business Tips
Job Management Software For Aussie Builders

Job management software built for Aussie builders. Track jobs, variations, crew & costs with ease. Simple, powerful, made for real construction work.

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Business Tips
10 Tradie Tips For Winning More Jobs

Boost your win rate with these 10 practical tips for tradies. Quote faster, respond quicker, and win more jobs without drowning in admin.

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Business Tips
Back Costing Explained: How Aussie Tradies Can Stop Bleeding Profit

Back costing made simple. Learn why guessing eats profits and how NextMinute helps tradies track costs & stay on top of every job.

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Business Tips
Waiting for Council Approval? 6 Ways Builders Can Stay Profitable While Jobs Are on Hold

Australia’s builders are facing unprecedented delays before they even break ground, and it’s eating into their time, income, and cash flow.

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Business Tips
Top 10 Apps for Landscapers In 2025

Top 10 apps for landscapers in 2025. From quoting to irrigation, discover the tools helping tradies save time and run smoother, more profitable jobs.

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Business Tips
The Top 10 Apps for Roofers in 2025

Top 10 apps for roofing businesses. Boost quoting, safety, scheduling, and inspections with tools built for busy tradies on the roof and off.

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Business Tips
Best Buildertrend Alternative For Tradies

Looking for a Buildertrend alternative? NextMinute makes job planning, quoting, and tracking easier for tradies in residential construction.

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Business Tips
Best ServiceM8 Alternative? Try NextMinute

Looking for a ServiceM8 alternative? See how NextMinute compares for tradies in residential construction—quoting, scheduling, mobile access, and support.

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Customer Stories
“It was just messy.” How Michael Higgins Simplified His Business with NextMinute

How construction pro Michael Higgins simplified quoting, tracking & comms with NextMinute—saving time and running jobs smoother.

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Company News
NextMinute Backs Aussie Landscapers with The Landscape Association

We’re pumped to announce that NextMinute is now an official sponsor of The Landscape Association (TLA)

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Company News
Revealed: The Trades Facing Australia’s Biggest Skill Shortages and the Countries Ready to Help

New data reveals the Australian trades facing the biggest skill shortages, and the countries most keen to fill the gaps

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Business Tips
Aussie Tradies: How to Stay Busy (and Profitable) in 2025

We’ve pulled together The Ultimate Aussie Tradie’s Guide to 2025 — an in-depth look at what’s really going on in the industry right now.

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Company News
Catch NextMinute at Sydney Build Expo 2025

Join NextMinute at Sydney Build Expo 2025, Stand L49. Discover smart job management for tradies. Register free and come say g’day!

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Business Tips
Job Management Software: A Game-Changer for Landscaping Businesses

How Australian landscapers use NextMinute to streamline quoting, scheduling, timesheets, invoicing, and track profit on every job.

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Business Tips
5 Admin Headaches Every Tradie Faces (and How to Fix Them)

Admin headaches costing you time & money? Discover 5 common admin nightmares tradies face & how to fix them with better invoicing, scheduling & job tracking.

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Business Tips
Surviving Tough Times in Construction: Lessons From An Expert

We recently sat down with Mick from Builders Business Blackbelt to chat about how tradies can survive (and even thrive) in these tough times.

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Business Tips
Nailing Your Profits: Why Back Costing Reporting Matters for Tradies

Ever finish a job only to find out you made way less money than you thought? Learn how tradies can use back costing to find and fix profit leaks before they stack up.

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Business Tips
Set Yourself Up to Thrive in 2025: A Guide for Builders and Tradies

Let’s talk about a few essentials to help you get set up for a cracking year.

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Company News
Meet Mat: The Tradie Who Swapped Tools for Tech

From plumber to software pro - meet our sales guy Mat. He's here to help you get your tradie business sorted.

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Business Tips
How To Save 10+ Hours A Week On Construction Admin

If you’re still using whiteboards, paper, or clunky spreadsheets, you’re probably losing hours every week you could put back into paying work.

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Product Updates
Hidden Gem: Get Your Team on the Same Page with Digital Site Plans

A hidden gem in NextMinute is the ability to upload site plans and sketch on them right from the mobile app.

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Business Tips
How to Set Construction Labour Charge-Out Rates

Learn how to set the right construction labour charge-out rates with tips from pros, so you avoid underpricing and keep your business turning a profit.

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Product Updates
Feature Update: Add Photos & Charges On Your Timesheet

We’ve rolled out a feature update in NextMinute that’ll make life just that little bit easier when you’re adding timesheet entries.

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Business Tips
Win Dream Clients & Manage Scope Creep: Tips For Builders

Discover how to manage scope creep and attract ideal clients with insights from Mick at Builders Business Blackbelt.

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Company News
NextMinute and Carpentry Australia: Helping Aussie Carpenters Level Up

NextMinute has teamed up with Carpentry Australia to bring a digital edge to carpentry businesses across the country.

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Business Tips
Job Management Software Australia

We look at what job management software is, why you need it, and highlight why NextMinute is the top choice for Aussie builders and tradies.

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Product Updates
Product Spotlight: New Mobile App, Timesheet Break Improvements, And More...

Our team has been flat out making NextMinute even more useful for you and your crew. Check out what’s coming soon.

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