Become a better bidder
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
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Sep 23 min read
Don't get screwed by labour costs!
When you're in the landscaping game, a key part of getting your quote right is figuring out your labour costs accurately. It's not just...
Jul 13 min read
Job costing unveiled part II
In Issue 25 of NZ Landscaper, we heard from Simpro on what job costing is and how to streamline the process. Now, it’s time to explore...
Jul 15 min read
The secret to success?
Business success isn’t always due to having the best product or service. Sometimes it boils down to the mindset of the owner. In this...
May 14 min read
Job costing unveiled
Fun fact: your business only stays in business if it's profitable. We know, you knew that already! But ensuring profitability and growth...
May 16 min read
Stressed up to the eyeballs
Stress comes as part of owning a business, but that doesn’t mean it should control you. Read on as the Next Level Tradie shares some...
Mar 14 min read
Crafting cancellation policies
For most businesses, reschedules and cancellations are an unfortunate (and sometimes frustrating) part of the job. But plans change and...
Mar 15 min read
Discounting: Strategic move or mistake?
What’s the best move to make when work is thin on the ground – should you discount your pricing or hold firm? Daniel Fitzpatrick from The...
Dec 22, 20236 min read
Nine warning signs you can’t miss
There are always warning signs in business before trouble appears but, unless you actively look for them, they can take you by surprise....
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Five ways to make millennials and Gen Z part of the team
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares ways to build work ethic and commitment when working with the generations some older business...
Sep 4, 20235 min read
When is enough, enough?
How do you handle that difficult team member who isn't performing and at what point do you say enough is enough? Business expert Daniel...
Jun 30, 20235 min read
Cashflow strategies you need
If you have a team of one or thousands, cashflow is an essential key to having a successful business. It’s also an area a lot of tradies...
May 1, 20235 min read
Protect your reputation as you grow
Growing a successful business is an ambition for many small landscape firms, but it comes with risks. Next Level Tradie’s Daniel...
Mar 1, 20235 min read
5 mindset shifts you need now
If you think the year ahead looks uncertain, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick is here to say that you can make the difference between a...
Dec 22, 20225 min read
How to use KPIs effectively
There's never been a more important time to use key performance indicators. In this article, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick explains...
Nov 1, 20225 min read
5 ways to find new staff
Most tradies say it’s hard to find good workers. So, if you have too much work, how do you find more skilled staff to grow your business?...
Sep 1, 20225 min read
Get recession ready!
Whether a recession arrives or not, business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick shares some top tips to help you make it through in better shape...
Jul 1, 20226 min read
Are your systems failing you?
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at five tell-tale signs of bad systems in a tradie’s business If you’re struggling to systemise,...
May 1, 20225 min read
5 incentives to retain your best staff
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Should you have a Staff Xmas Party this year?
Business coach Mark Skelly explains why there can be only one answer to this question. Yes! Your business is likely in one of two places...
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