Blog For Aussie Tradies

Construction Timesheets: Getting the Crew to Actually Use Them

Struggling to get timesheets from your crew? Learn how Aussie builders can make timesheet logging simple, fast, and accurate on every job site.

Best Accounting Software for Builders Australia

Compare the best accounting software for Aussie builders and see how NextMinute fills the job costing gaps left by Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Best Buildertrend Alternative For Tradies

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apps For Tradies: The Best Digital Apps For The Modern Tradie

Discover the latest digital apps for tradies, and how they can help modernise your business.

NextMinute: A WorkflowMax Alternative For Builders And Tradies

WorkflowMax 2.0 is now live, and businesses using WorkflowMax by Xero are being encouraged to make the switch. But is it right for your residential construction business?

Surviving Slow Times: Tips for Builders & Tradies in 2024

Feature Spotlight: Talk-to-Text Timesheets

Getting a clear picture of site works can be tough, but not with NextMinute’s talk-to-text feature.

Marketing Your Construction Business: Get Clients & Thrive

Attract construction clients, gain trust & thrive with our step-by-step series. From branding basics to social media & websites, get tips, videos & bonuses! ️

How to hire the right people

How going digital can help your trade business navigate tough times

Lack of insight into how jobs are tracking financially, until tools are downed and bank balances checked, is common. So are long hours spent catching up on paperwork at night or on weekends.

Australia and New Zealand Timber Shortage - Looking at the future

Run Cost Plus Invoicing like a Champ

Builders like the lower risk than a fixed price contract. The client is only charged for hours of labour and materials used (plus an agreed margin) as the job progresses.

The Digital age as a Tradie

Still on paper job sheets and timesheets? Here’s why tradies need to go digital now and how tools like NextMinute make the switch simple.

Insurances Every Tradie Should be Aware of

Tradie insurance made simple. Learn about cover options in NZ and Aus to protect yourself, your crew, and your gear.