Tips & Guides for NZ Tradies

Free advice on quoting, invoicing, GST, and growing your small business in New Zealand

Templates

Customer Communication Templates for NZ Businesses [Copy and Paste]

Practical copy and paste message templates NZ businesses can use to communicate clearly with customers. Includes booking, delays, boundaries, pricing, and payment conversations.

2026-01-126 min read
Templates

Terms and Conditions Starter Template for NZ Small Businesses [Copy and Paste]

A practical terms and conditions starter template for NZ businesses, with guidance on what to include, what to avoid, and how to tailor it to your services.

2026-01-127 min read
GST & Tax

End of Year Tax Checklist for NZ Small Businesses and Tradies

A practical EOFY tax checklist for NZ businesses to reduce stress, avoid penalties, and prepare clean records for accountants.

2026-01-106 min read
GST & Tax

What Expenses Can NZ Small Businesses and Tradies Claim?

A practical guide to common business expenses NZ sole traders and companies can claim, and where people often go wrong.

2026-01-097 min read
GST & Tax

GST Cash Flow Mistakes That Hurt NZ Small Businesses

Common GST timing mistakes NZ businesses make that cause cash flow stress, even when the business is profitable.

2026-01-086 min read
GST & Tax

ACC Levies Explained for NZ Sole Traders and Tradies

How ACC levies work in New Zealand for sole traders. How they are calculated, why they change, and how to avoid nasty surprises.

2026-01-075 min read
GST & Tax

Sole Trader vs Company Tax in NZ: What Actually Changes for Small Businesses

A clear comparison of tax obligations for sole traders vs companies in New Zealand. Income tax, GST, ACC, risk, and when switching structures makes sense.

2026-01-066 min read
Features

Manage Your Business with ChatGPT: Paymate's AI Integration

Use ChatGPT to create quotes, manage customers, track jobs, and handle invoices with Paymate's AI integration. Natural language commands for your business.

2026-01-056 min read
Getting Started

Getting Started Running a Business in New Zealand: What Actually Matters in Year One

A practical, NZ-specific guide to starting and running a small business — focusing on the decisions that matter in your first year, not generic startup advice.

2026-01-057 min read
Business Tips

7 Cash Flow Levers NZ Small Businesses Can Pull (Beyond Chasing Invoices)

Late payments aren’t the only cash flow problem. These seven NZ-specific levers help small businesses stabilise cash flow without discounting or working more hours.

2026-01-036 min read
Getting Started

How to Write Professional Quotes That Win Jobs (NZ Tradies Guide)

Learn how to write quotes that look professional, win more jobs, and get approved faster. Complete guide for NZ tradies with free template.

2026-01-038 min read
GST & Tax

GST Invoicing Requirements in New Zealand: Complete Guide for 2026

Everything NZ small businesses need to know about GST invoicing requirements, tax invoice rules, and staying compliant with IRD regulations.

2026-01-027 min read
Marketing

Door Knocking & Letterbox Drops for NZ Tradies: Old-School Marketing That Still Works

Get more local jobs through targeted door knocking and letterbox drops. Learn the exact scripts and flyer templates that work for NZ tradies in 2025.

2026-01-027 min read
Business Tips

How to Get Paid Faster: 10 Tips for NZ Small Business Owners

Proven strategies to reduce late payments and improve cash flow for your small business. Get paid faster without being pushy.

2026-01-016 min read
Marketing

Community Marketing for NZ Tradies: Get Known Locally & Win More Jobs

Build your reputation as the go-to local tradie through community involvement. Free strategies to become well-known in your area and get steady referrals.

2026-01-016 min read
Marketing

Free NZ Business Directory Listings Every Tradie Should Be On (2025)

Get your business listed on the top NZ directories for free. Boost local SEO, get more calls, and improve your Google rankings with these essential listings.

2025-12-315 min read
Getting Started

Quote vs Invoice: What's the Difference? (And Why It Matters)

Understand the key differences between quotes and invoices in NZ, when to use each, and how to convert quotes to invoices efficiently.

2025-12-305 min read
Marketing

Local Networking for NZ Tradies: How to Get Referrals Without Spending Money

Build a local referral network that sends you steady work. Learn how NZ tradies use networking to get high-quality leads without advertising.

2025-12-307 min read
Marketing

Local SEO for NZ Tradies: How to Dominate 'Near Me' Searches (2025)

Rank #1 on Google for local searches like 'plumber near me' or 'electrician [your city]'. Complete local SEO guide for NZ tradies to get more leads.

2025-12-299 min read
Marketing

How to Set Up a Referral Program That Gets You More Tradie Jobs

Learn how to create a referral program that turns happy customers into your sales team. Simple systems to get more word-of-mouth referrals for your trade business.

2025-12-297 min read
Templates

Free Quote Template for NZ Tradies [Copy & Paste]

Free copy-paste quote template for NZ tradies. Professional format with GST calculation, terms & conditions, and IRD-compliant formatting. Ready to use immediately.

2025-12-284 min read
Marketing

How to Get More Customer Reviews (And Why They Matter for NZ Tradies)

Customer reviews are the #1 trust factor for new customers. Learn how to get more 5-star Google reviews without begging or offering discounts.

2025-12-286 min read
Marketing

Email Marketing for NZ Tradies: Turn Past Customers into Repeat Business

Learn how to use email marketing to get repeat business from past customers. Simple strategies for tradies to stay top-of-mind without being pushy.

2025-12-288 min read
Marketing

Google Business Profile: The #1 Way NZ Tradies Get Found Locally (2025 Guide)

Set up and optimize your Google Business Profile to dominate local search. Free guide for NZ tradies to get more calls, quotes, and jobs from Google.

2025-12-278 min read
Marketing

How to Get Customers on Facebook (Without Paying for Ads) - NZ Tradies Guide

Learn how to generate leads and get new customers from Facebook organically. Free strategies for NZ tradies to capture leads without spending on ads.

2025-12-267 min read
Business Tips

How to Price Your Services: The Ultimate Guide for NZ Tradies

Learn how to price your tradie services profitably without losing customers. Hourly vs fixed pricing, how to calculate costs, and pricing psychology for NZ small businesses.

2025-12-248 min read
Business Tips

Time Management for Tradies: How to Fit More Jobs Into Your Week

Proven time management strategies for busy NZ tradies. Learn how to schedule jobs efficiently, reduce wasted time, and increase your income without working longer hours.

2025-12-226 min read
Business Tips

Customer Relationship Management for Small Businesses: Keep Customers Coming Back

Simple CRM strategies for NZ small businesses and tradies. Learn how to track customers, follow up effectively, and build long-term relationships without expensive software.

2025-12-206 min read
Getting Started

How to Convert Quotes to Invoices in One Click (Save Hours Per Week)

Stop retyping quotes into invoices. Learn the smart way to convert approved quotes to invoices instantly, reduce errors, and speed up your payment process.

2025-12-185 min read

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