# NextMinute > NextMinute is cloud-based job and project management software for residential building and trade businesses in Australia and New Zealand. It covers quoting, scheduling, timesheets, back-costing, invoicing, and CRM, and integrates with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and supplier systems such as PlaceMakers. NextMinute operates two regional sites: Australia (`/au/`) and New Zealand (`/nz/`). Most product, industry, integration, and resource pages exist on both. Links below default to the Australian (`/au/`) path; the New Zealand equivalent is at the matching `/nz/` path. Region-specific content (for example, Aussie tradie skill shortage articles or NZ supplier integrations) is only published on the relevant region. ## Who NextMinute is for NextMinute is built for residential trade businesses running multi-stage jobs — work that typically spans days, weeks, or months and moves through distinct stages such as site prep, framing, fit-out, and handover. Best fit: - Residential builders, carpenters, landscapers, roofers, pool builders, concreters, and earthworks/civil contractors. - Teams of three or more (a working owner plus crew, office support, or subcontractors). - Businesses that quote a job, schedule it across multiple stages, track actual costs against the estimate, and invoice progressively or on completion. Not the right fit: - Solo operators with no crew or admin support — the workflow assumes more than one person on a job. - Plumbers and electricians whose work is dominated by short service calls. - Service-based trades or teams that complete several separate jobs in a single day; NextMinute is optimised for fewer, longer jobs rather than high-volume dispatch. ## Key capabilities - Job scheduling with a Gantt-style view for laying out stages, assigning tasks to staff, and seeing dependencies across a project timeline. - Back-costing that compares actual labour, materials, and subcontractor costs against the original estimate as the job progresses, so margin can be tracked in real time rather than after invoicing. - Mobile timesheets, quotes, and invoices designed to be completed from the job site. - Two-way accounting sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, plus supplier ordering integrations. - Customer service and support that is consistently rated highly in third-party reviews on Google, the Xero App Store, and Facebook. ## Product & solutions - [Features overview](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/features): Full list of NextMinute's job management features. - [Pricing](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/pricing): Subscription plans and pricing tiers. - [Free trial](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/free-trial): Start a free trial. - [Book a demo](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/demo): Request a guided demo. - [Mobile app](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/mobile-app): iOS and Android app for on-site use. - [Construction quoting software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/construction-quoting-software): Build quotes and estimates from templates and price lists. - [Construction invoicing](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/construction-invoicing): Issue progress and final invoices that sync to accounting. - [Construction timesheets](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/construction-timesheets): Mobile timesheets with photo capture for crews. - [Construction planning software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/construction-planning-software): Plan and schedule jobs across stages with a Gantt view. - [Construction CRM](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/construction-crm): Manage leads and the sales pipeline for trade businesses. - [Back-costing](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/backcosting): Track actual job costs against the original estimate as work progresses. - [Takeoffs](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/takeoffs): Digital plan takeoffs that flow into quotes. - [Refer a friend](https://www.nextminute.com/au/solutions/refer-a-friend): Customer referral programme. ## Industries served - [All trades](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/all-trades): Overview of the residential trades NextMinute supports. - [Software for builders](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/software-for-builders): For residential builders running multi-stage jobs. - [Carpenter software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/carpenter-software): For carpentry businesses. - [Landscaping software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/landscaping-software): For landscaping and garden businesses. - [Roofing software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/roofing-software): For roofing contractors. - [Pool builders](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/pool-builders): For swimming pool construction businesses. - [Earthworks / civil software](https://www.nextminute.com/au/industry/earthwork-job-software): For earthworks and civil contracting. ## Integrations - [Integrations overview](https://www.nextminute.com/au/integrations/overview): All accounting, supplier, and software integrations. - [Xero](https://www.nextminute.com/au/integrations/xero): Two-way sync with Xero accounting (AU and NZ). - [MYOB](https://www.nextminute.com/au/integrations/myob): MYOB accounting integration. - [QuickBooks](https://www.nextminute.com/au/integrations/quickbooks): QuickBooks Online accounting integration. - [PlaceMakers](https://www.nextminute.com/nz/integrations/placemakers): NZ supplier integration for ordering and invoicing (NZ only). ## Comparisons & alternatives - [Compare NextMinute](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/compare): Hub page comparing NextMinute against other job management tools. - [vs Buildertrend](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/buildertrend-alternative) - [vs Buildxact](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/buildxact-alternative) - [vs CoConstruct](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/coconstruct-alternative) - [vs simPRO](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/simpro-alternative) - [vs ServiceM8](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/servicem8-alternative) - [vs Fergus](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/fergus-alternative) - [vs Tradify](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/tradify-alternative) - [vs AroFlo](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/aroflo-alternative) - [vs WorkflowMax](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/workflowmax-alternative) - [vs Xero Projects](https://www.nextminute.com/au/compare/xero-projects-vs-nextminute) ## Free resources & templates - [All free resources](https://www.nextminute.com/au/resources/free-resources): Index of templates, calculators, webinars, and guides. - [Job pricing template for builders](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/job-pricing-template-for-builders) - [Carpentry pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/carpentry-pricing-template) - [Landscaping pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/landscaping-pricing-template) - [Roofing pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/roofing-pricing-template) - [Concrete job pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/concrete-job-pricing-template) - [Pool pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/pool-pricing-template) - [Civil / earthworks job pricing template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/civil-earthworks-job-pricing-template) - [Construction project planning template](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/construction-project-planning-template) - [Labour charge-out calculator](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/labour-charge-out-calculator): Calculate a charge-out rate for tradie labour. - [Fuel calculator for builders & tradies](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/fuel-calculator-for-builders-tradies) - [Tradie tech comparison sheet](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/tradie-tech-comparison-sheet) - [Surviving tough times in construction (guide)](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/surviving-tough-times-in-construction) - [Scope creep webinar](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/scope-creep-webinar) - [Labour rates for tradies (podcast)](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/labour-rates-for-tradies-podcast) - [Australia tradie trends 2025](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/australia-tradie-trends-2025) (AU only) - [Marketing for tradies 2026](https://www.nextminute.com/au/free-resource/marketing-for-tradies-2026) (AU only) ## Blog - [Blog home](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog): Articles for builders and tradies on running their business. - [Business tips](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog-categories/business-tips): Practical advice on managing a trade business. - [Customer stories](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog-categories/customer-stories): Case studies from NextMinute customers. - [Product updates](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog-categories/product-updates): What's new in the product. - [Company news](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog-categories/company-news): Team and company announcements. - [New mobile app 2026](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog/new-mobile-app-2026): Announcement of the rebuilt NextMinute mobile app. ## Partners - [Partnership program](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/partnership-program): For bookkeepers, advisors, and consultants who serve trade businesses. - [Certified partners directory](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/certified-partners): Directory of NextMinute-certified bookkeepers and advisors. - [Carpentry Australia partnership](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/carpentry-australia) - [The Landscape Association partnership](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/the-landscape-association) - [Tradiespace](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/tradiespace) - [Upscale (AU)](https://www.nextminute.com/au/our-partners/upscale-australia) - [Upscale (NZ)](https://www.nextminute.com/nz/partners/upscale) ## Company - [About NextMinute](https://www.nextminute.com/au/company/about-us): Company background. - [Contact](https://www.nextminute.com/au/company/contact): General contact details. - [Contact sales](https://www.nextminute.com/au/company/contact-sales): Sales enquiries. - [Events](https://www.nextminute.com/au/company/events): Upcoming and recent events. - [NextMinute reviews](https://www.nextminute.com/au/resources/nextminute-reviews): Third-party customer reviews. - [AU home](https://www.nextminute.com/au) - [NZ home](https://www.nextminute.com/nz) - [Login](https://www.nextminute.com/au/login) ## Optional - [AU XML sitemap](https://webfiles.nextminute.com/sitemap-au.xml): Full machine-readable sitemap of the Australian site. - [NZ XML sitemap](https://webfiles.nextminute.com/sitemap-nz.xml): Full machine-readable sitemap of the New Zealand site. - [Certified partner profiles (AU)](https://www.nextminute.com/au/partners/certified-partners): Individual AU partner pages under `/au/our-partners/` (e.g. TradiePad, Rainforest Bookkeeping, Gecko Cloud Solutions, 542 Partners, Streamline Management). - [Certified partner profiles (NZ)](https://www.nextminute.com/nz/partners/certified-partners): Individual NZ partner pages under `/nz/our-partners/` (e.g. Admin Tool Shed, Free Up, ManageMe, Trades Coach, Tradie Books). - [Long-tail blog archive (AU)](https://www.nextminute.com/au/blog): Articles on the timber shortage, council approval delays, fuel prices, the Aussie tradie skill shortage, Sydney Build, and case studies (Make Fencing, Vast Landscapes, Oxford Contracting, Michael Higgins). - [Long-tail blog archive (NZ)](https://www.nextminute.com/nz/blog): Customer case studies (Blomfield Signs, Davcon, Rouse Contracting), how-to articles on timesheets, Gantt charts, cost tracking, and Xero bills. - [Marc Turner contributor profile](https://www.nextminute.com/au/contributor/marc-turner): Author bio for blog contributor Marc Turner.