Tradie Books Australia

01/09/2026

Think you know the difference between a subbie and an employee? Most tradies get this one wrong.

It's not just about who invoices who. The ATO looks at control, whether they can send someone else to do the work, who supplies the tools, and how much independence they actually have on the job. Pay someone as a subbie when the relationship looks like employment, and you could be up for back pay, super, and penalties.

This isn't a small admin detail. It's one of the easiest compliance mistakes to make without realising it.

Save this, then let's check your current setup is actually compliant.

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26/08/2026

🎉Massive congratulations to our founder, Kathi Tait , named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2026, presented by !🎉

This one means a lot. Kathi built Tradie Books Australia to give Aussie tradies the financial clarity they deserve: real bookkeeping, real numbers, real support, without the jargon. Being recognised among the Top 50 Women in Accounting globally is a reflection of the work, the late nights, and the genuine care she puts into every client she works with.

From helping tradies understand their numbers to championing better financial habits across the construction industry, Kathi's impact speaks for itself, and we couldn't be prouder to see it recognised on this stage.

Here's to more wins, more growth, and more tradies getting the clarity they need to run profitable businesses. 👏

https://womeninaccounting.ignitionapp.com/top-50

25/08/2026

Here's a myth worth busting: rough numbers are fine to make decisions on.

They're not. If your bookkeeping is messy, if job costs get lumped together, or invoices sit in a shoebox until the end of the quarter, your profit estimate isn't real. It's a guess wearing a number's clothes.

Decisions made on numbers you can't trust tend to go badly. Wrong pricing, wrong hires, wrong jobs chased. The fix isn't complicated, it's just consistency. Every job costed properly, every receipt captured as it happens, not three months later.

Know a tradie still running on close enough? Share this with them, then let's get their books sorted properly.

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👍 Like, follow, and share Tradie Books Australia for smarter profit strategies made just for Aussie tradies. Supporting hardworking Aussie tradies with real-world bookkeeping that delivers results. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Just search Tradie Books Australia and connect with us.

17/08/2026

Ever finished a job, got paid, and still couldn't tell if it actually made you money?

There's one formula that answers that. It's not complicated, and you don't need an accounting degree to use it.

Swipe through and we'll walk you through it in plain English, no jargon, just the number that tells you the truth about your pricing.

Once you've worked out roughly where you sit, drop your estimate in the comments. The healthy range for most trades is 35% to 55%, I’m curious how many of you already know yours.

Stop guessing. Get in touch and we'll find your real number.

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🌐 https://tradiebooks.au

👍 Like, follow, and share Tradie Books Australia for smarter profit strategies made just for Aussie tradies. Supporting hardworking Aussie tradies with real-world bookkeeping that delivers results. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Just search Tradie Books Australia and connect with us.

13/08/2026

Bit of humour for the day! Always use a licensed tradie!!

13/08/2026

07/08/2026

Quick myth to bust: your phone bill and your timber order do not belong in the same bucket.

One is COGS (cost of goods sold), the direct cost of getting a job done.

Materials, subbies, direct site labour. The other is overhead, what it costs to run the business day to day. Office phone, accountant's fee, your ute lease.

Lump them together and you lose the ability to see if a job actually made money. Keep them separate and the numbers start telling you the truth, which jobs are worth chasing and which ones are quietly costing you.

Know a tradie who still throws everything in one pile? Share this with them.

📞 0421 604 401
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🌐 https://tradiebooks.au

👍 Like, follow, and share Tradie Books Australia for smarter profit strategies made just for Aussie tradies. Supporting hardworking Aussie tradies with real-world bookkeeping that delivers results. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Just search Tradie Books Australia and connect with us.

04/08/2026

Busy crew.
Jobs going out the door.
Invoices sent.

So why does the account never have as much as it should?

There's one number that explains it, and most trade business owners have never actually calculated theirs.

It's not about working harder or landing more jobs. It's about knowing where the money is actually leaking, and once you see it, the fix is usually simpler than you'd think.

Swipe through to see the number that matters most, and where most tradies go wrong tracking it.

Save this for your next quote.

📞 0421 604 401
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🌐 https://tradiebooks.au

👍 Like, follow, and share Tradie Books Australia for smarter profit strategies made just for Aussie tradies. Supporting hardworking Aussie tradies with real-world bookkeeping that delivers results. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Just search Tradie Books Australia and connect with us.

31/07/2026

The jobs are coming in. The crew's busy. The invoices go out.

So why is there never as much in the bank as there should be?

There's one number that explains it, and almost no tradie knows theirs.

We break it down in the article, worth the 3-minute read. Link below.

📖 https://build-it.au/tradies/the-number-thats-running-your-business-whether-you-know-it-or-not

📞 0421 604 401
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🌐 https://tradiebooks.au

👍 Like, follow, and share Tradie Books Australia for smarter profit strategies made just for Aussie tradies. Supporting hardworking Aussie tradies with real-world bookkeeping that delivers results. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Just search Tradie Books Australia and connect with us.