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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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