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Guides and insights for Australian trade businesses.
Why Every Tradie in Melbourne Needs a Website in 2026
Word of mouth built your business. But if you're still relying on it alone in 2026, you're leaving jobs on the table every single week. Even referrals Google you before they call.
CRM for Tradies: Why Small Trade Businesses Need One (and What It Actually Does)
If you've ever lost a lead because you forgot to follow up, missed a quote because it was on a sticky note, or double-booked a job - you've got a CRM problem. You just don't have a CRM solution yet.
Facebook Page vs Website for Tradies: Why You Need Both (But One Matters More)
Facebook is free and you can post photos of your work. But it's not a replacement for a website. And if it's the only thing you've got, you're more exposed than you think.
Starting a Trade Business? Here's Your Complete Digital Setup Checklist
You have got your licence, your ABN, and your first van. Now what? Most new tradies skip their digital setup and spend the first year relying entirely on word of mouth. Here is the checklist that gets you found from day one.
Is hipages worth it for Melbourne tradies in 2026?
hipages charges $419 a month. You share every lead with three competitors. And when you stop paying, the leads stop too. Here's the honest breakdown of whether it's worth it, and at what point it stops making sense.
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