Aussie Tradie Start-Up Kit: Business Setup Guide + Excel Templates
Good on the tools? Now run the business.
The Aussie Tradie Start-Up Kit is a practical, no-fluff guide for tradies going out on their own. It's written by a registered BAS Agent, so you can get your setup, pricing and cashflow right from day one.
WHAT YOU GET
• 19-page guide (PDF) with checklists, worked examples and clickable links
• Excel templates that do the maths for you (also work in Google Sheets and Numbers)
• A free 15-minute phone call with a registered BAS Agent
• Free updates for 12 months
WHAT'S COVERED
✔ Business setup checklist: ABN, GST, licences, insurance and business name
✔ Sole trader vs company, in plain English
✔ Start-up and running cost worksheets
✔ Hourly rate calculator, plus day rate and per m² pricing
✔ Job costing and a ready-to-send quote template
✔ Late payment clause and a plan for chasing payers
✔ Weekly cashflow tracker, BAS tips and how to split every payment
✔ Choosing how you get paid
✔ Setting up your socials and Google Business Profile, and finding local groups
✔ Copy-and-paste AI prompts for posts, reviews, enquiries and checking quotes
✔ Expenses and income log with a financial-year dashboard
WHO IT'S FOR
Tradies starting out from employment or subbying, new sole traders, and partners doing the admin.
Instant download. Your files arrive by email straight after purchase.
Price in AUD. No GST applies.
This kit is general information only, not financial, tax or legal advice.