All posts by Colm
Knowing who to trust to fix your broken window just got easier
When you’ve got a broken window the last thing you want to do is ring around for quotes and then wait around all day for a tradesman to get back to you. With the launch of Glass Ontime in Melbourne,
Read More3 Reasons Why the Glass Industry is Ripe for Disruption
Did you know that almost 50% of all glass companies are sole traders? And did you also know that the Australian Glass & Glazing Association (AGGA) who is supposed to represent and support the Glazing
Read MoreThe start-up solving the fundamental problems for both tradies and customers
According to a survey by the Herald Sun in Jan 2018, 3 out of 5 people find it difficult to hire tradies. But why? Well our own internet search reveals three main sticking points for customers seeking
Read MorePay Per Lead Advertising – Scam OR Money for Jam?
Where ever you look on the internet now there seems to be an abundance of sites offering ‘3 free quotes’ from local qualified tradesmen.There’s HiPages, Quotify, GetQuote, The Quote Company
Read More7 ways to stop discounting and start winning
How much is your time worth to you? When you were on wages you knew your hourly rate and you got penalty rates for working over-time and weekends. How’s that working for you now that you work for yourself?
Read MoreAccreditation – It’s here to stay and it’s soon going to be compulsory.
In February 2016 the AGGA launched nationally the Accredited Company Program. Which I believe this is the first step in our industry towards self-regulation and will inevitably lead to the regulation of
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