Carpentry Australia backs NextMinute as their go-to job management software. If you’re a member, you get access to exclusive perks and mates’ rates on your subscription.
NextMinute helps you take control of your carpentry business, cutting down on admin headaches so you can spend more time on the tools.
Designed specifically for tradies, NextMinute has everything a carpenter needs to keep jobs and cash flow under control.
Quote a job, set up tasks, assign work to the crew, track hours and expenses, and send invoices—all in one place. You’ll get a clear view of where every job’s at, from first quote to final payment.
NextMinute lets you fire off emails and instant messages to clients and crew, keeping everyone on the same page.
Whether you’re on-site, in the ute, or at home, NextMinute works across mobile, desktop, or tablet—wherever the job takes you.
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NextMinute helps keep your crew in the loop and up-to-date with what needs to be done.
Project ManagementThe NextMinute app enables you and your crew to get your admin done anywhere, anytime on mobile or tablet.
Mobile AppNeed to invoice part way through a project? NextMinute makes progress payments and claims super simple.
NextMinute InvoicingCreate and send estimates or import take-offs from your QS/software.
Quoting Software for TradesEasily import takeoffs from your software or quantity surveyor of choice.
Takeoff ImportsEasily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.
Expense Tracking"The timesheet is really user friendly and simplified. The boys do the timesheets and the girls do the pay runs and even just monitoring costs and profits from each job as they’re developing, is great. It’s really helped with how we operate our business"
Leigh Vandersyde, VDS Constructions
Coordinate your projects and crew from anywhere, anytime. NextMinute takes the hassle out of your day by making task planning, scheduling, and job management simple and stress-free.
Get your quotes and estimates out faster with NextMinute, so you can lock in more projects and keep the crew on the tools.
With our easy-to-use mobile app, your team can log their hours on a job or specific task in seconds. No more chasing timesheets over the weekend or stressing about missed billable hours!
Generate accurate invoices for your clients in just a few clicks. Get paid faster and keep your cash flow steady, without the usual invoicing hassles.
Learn about InvoicingKeep your carpentry project on budget and profitable. NextMinute enables you to easily report on your job or job stage costs vs. your initial estimate.
Back Costing ReportingNextMinute is built for busy Australian carpentry teams managing multiple jobs. It brings together quoting, scheduling, timesheets, and job costing — so you can keep projects on track, stay on budget, and get paid faster. It’s easy to use, works on any device, and syncs two-ways with Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.
Absolutely. With NextMinute, you can schedule your team across multiple jobs, stages, and locations — all from one place. Use the drag-and-drop calendar or Gantt view to assign tasks, shift timelines, and keep your crew where they need to be. Everyone gets real-time updates on their phone, so nothing gets missed.
Yes — you can easily upload your supplier price books into NextMinute and use them to build fast, accurate quotes with real costs. No double-handling, no guesswork. If you need a hand getting set up, our team’s here to help.
Yep — with in-app SMS and email, you can keep your clients updated on job progress without the back-and-forth. Your crew can log notes and photos on-site, so sending a quick update only takes a few clicks. And with all your timesheets, costs, files, and variations in one place, you’ve always got a clear record if any questions or disputes come up.
NextMinute is built for Aussie carpentry businesses running real jobs, not just ticking boxes. It gives you all the tools — quoting, scheduling, timesheets, invoicing, and job costing — in one place, and it actually works on-site. You can plan stages, track progress, and keep your crew and clients in the loop, without juggling apps or spreadsheets.
It’s easy to use, your team will pick it up fast, and with local support that gets how tradies work, you’re never left stuck. Plus, it syncs with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks to keep your books tidy. Real tradies rate it 4.9/5 — and for good reason.
NextMinute syncs financial data two-ways with your accounting software – so you don't have to enter everything twice.