Guides for Aussie tradies
Straight-talking answers to the money and admin stuff that eats your evenings — pricing, GST, invoicing and getting paid. Each one pairs with a free tool.
How much GST do I charge as a tradie?
The 10% rate, the $75k threshold, and how to add GST to your quotes — in plain English.
Read the guideWhat should my hourly rate be?
Most tradies charge well under their real rate. Here is how to work out the number you actually need.
Read the guideHow to price a job (materials + labour + margin)
One repeatable method so every quote covers your costs and turns a profit.
Read the guideHow to chase an unpaid invoice (without being a jerk)
The polite-to-firm escalation that gets you paid without torching the relationship.
Read the guideWhat markup should I charge on materials?
A fair markup range, why you charge it, and the markup vs margin trap that quietly costs you money.
Read the guideWhat to put on a tradie invoice (legal must-haves)
The ATO tax-invoice rules, the details that get you paid faster, and a free template.
Read the guideHow to write a quote that wins the job
Speed, clarity and the small touches that make customers pick you — not just the cheapest price.
Read the guideWhat should you charge out an apprentice at?
The true cost of a second set of hands, why you charge them out, and how to land on a fair, profitable rate.
Read the guideHow to calculate your break-even hourly rate
The number you must charge just to cover costs — before a cent of profit. Know it and never lose money on a job.
Read the guideCan I charge late fees on overdue invoices?
When late fees and interest are enforceable in Australia, how much is fair, and how to word your terms.
Read the guideQuote vs estimate — what's the difference?
A quote is a fixed price you can be held to; an estimate is a guess. Mixing them up can cost you.
Read the guidePrefer to just use the tools?
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