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The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide disaster on a scale which many of us have never experienced before. The effects are not only being felt on our health but on our economy, businesses and lifestyle.
With the situation changing daily, government bodies, media and various companies are constantly releasing updates to the point of saturation. It is information overload and many of us are just starting to feel a little lost, confused and overwhelmed. Uncertainty is creating additional stress that we simply don't need at the moment.
TradiePad is here to help! Our COVID-19 Tradie Survival Pack collates all the details that are relevant to Australian trade businesses in one spot as an easy to digest pack.
Find out which COVID-19 stimulus package items may apply to you including each State stimulus packages, what tax breaks the ATO and banks are offering, plus other great information on HR, marketing, technology, health and ways to upskill.
Download the complete COVID-19 Tradie Survival Pack + the State Stimulus relevant to you or we've divided it all up into sections below so you can get to what you need quickly and easily.
Cut the crap and find out the details you need to know now.
Last updated 14th July 2020
COVID-19 TRADIE SURVIVAL PACK SEGMENTS
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL COVID-19 STIMULUS PACKAGES
The Australian Government has announced stimulus packages to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listed here are all the segments of the stimulus packages which apply to Australian trade businesses
Ensure you contact your trusted accountant or bookkeeper to discuss your situation. Reach out to TradiePad if you would like to be connected with one of our awesome accounting or bookkeeping partners.
AUSTRALIAN STATE COVID-19 STIMULUS PACKAGES
Each State Government of Australia has announced its own stimulus package targeted at helping local business within their region. These items are state-specific and are in addition to the Federal Stimulus Package items.
Ensure you contact your trusted accountant or bookkeeper to discuss your situation. Reach out to TradiePad if you would like to be connected with one of our awesome accounting or bookkeeping partners.
AUSTRALIAN COVID-19 TAX BREAKS
Further tax breaks may be available to help you financially through this testing time via the ATO and your financial institution.
Ensure you contact your trusted accountant or bookkeeper to discuss your situation. Reach out to TradiePad if you would like to be connected with one of our awesome accounting or bookkeeping partners.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Contact an HR expert to ensure you are aware of your employer obligations and to guarantee that you are abiding by all the policies, procedures, laws, and standards required in your trade business.
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
With the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing isolation and social distancing going digital is the new norm. Think about how can you leverage technology in your business. There are great digital tools you can use for communicating with your team and clients. Video calls are a great replacement for onsite visits for quoting or inspections. This is also the perfect time to implement and learn new systems. Train yourself and your staff while things are quiet.
HEALTH - PERSONAL + BUSINESS
Forced into isolation or lockdown? Take this opportunity to work ON your business. Complete, revise or action items in your business which have been on the back burner due to the recent busy times. Nows the perfect time to spring clean your business and get it ready to shine again.
Most important of all is to make sure you take care of your own health. Make time to zone out from the drama, laugh at funny memes, get some exercise and eat well. Remember that the most important thing at the end of the day is YOU. Everything else can be rebuilt, repaid and repaired.
UPSKILL REFERENCES
Quarantine is also an excellent opportunity to upskill and learn new things! There are loads of podcasts, webinars and blogs on pretty much any subject imaginable. Ask yourself "What does my business need?" and google it! Try to teach yourself one new thing each day that will help your business.
If you are a TradiePad Cloudside Assistance client don't forget to check out Mighty Networks for loads of great content and app updates.
Here is a list of some of our fave places for industry info, tips and tricks.
COVID-19 TRADIE SURVIVAL WEBINAR
In this webinar we discuss the contents of the COVID-19 Tradie Survival Package with a bunch of industry legends that love to talk about small business finance, HR and employment, marketing, technology & business improvement
The legends include:
Angus Capel - Xero
Angus is the Small Business Advocate at Xero & has years of experience with government in supporting small businesses & associated programs
Ed Mallett - Employsure
Ed is the Managing Director & founder of Employsure, the largest provider of employment relations & workplace health & safety services in Australia
Matt Jones - Tradie Web Guys/The Site Shed
Matt runs Tradie Web Guys who specialise in websites & marketing initiatives SPECIFICALLY for tradies and contractors. He also runs The Site Shed which is Australia’s largest & one of the fastest-growing trade business podcasts in the world with a massive Facebook group following
Rob Kropp - Pravar Group
Rob & his team of expert coaches transform businesses through education & proven business structure resulting in growth, clarity, profits & business freedom
Clinton Cowin - TradiePad
Clinton is a plumber & massive nerd that loves to help people understand the power of technology & the life changing effect mobile devices & apps bring to trade businesses
This is a great opportunity to learn how to put steps into action to ensure the survival & quick recovery of your business after the COVID-19 pandemic
TOPICS:
- Stimulus Packages, making sure you get the best advice
- HR & employment guidance in this time of uncertainty & turmoil
- Marketing tips to make the most of the opportunities this change presents
- Technology tools, remote working & preparing your business for the turn around
- The key components to protect your business & retain profits
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
- Physical & mental health, don't let this situation get the better of you
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this document is general in nature and should not be considered to be legal, tax, accounting, consulting or
any other professional advice. Any action you take upon the information in this document is strictly at your own risk. Please take all steps necessary to
ascertain that information you receive from this document is current and correct and has been verified with an independent source.