Top six business apps for tradies
Want to give your business a competitive edge? When it’s time for tools down, simply reach for your other money-making tool – your smartphone. Whether you run a painting or other trade business, apps can help you take business efficiency to the next level in 2022.
1. Streamline job management with Tradify
Running a successful business requires a lot of admin work on top of the actual hours on the job. All your projects need to be quoted, scheduled and tracked as they move through every stage.
Top rated by app users in Australia and New Zealand, Tradify does all this and more. Tradify’s simple interface and seamless communication management are among the reasons Aussie and Kiwi tradies give this app the thumbs up.
Fergus is similar, plus it includes the ability to upload photos and certificates for easy sharing.
2. Save time and money on paint with Dulux Trade Direct
You can also sign up to Dulux Trade Direct to access trade pricing and streamline your product ordering, so you can get on site sooner. Our new app for trade customers launched in September 2021, and thousands of businesses have already jumped on board.
Imagine Uber Eats, but for paint: with live tracking of your order, you can arrange express delivery to your job site or click and collect at more than 230 stores nationally. You can also pay with a credit card or link the app to your store account.
We also encourage trade professionals to use the Dulux Colour App. It’s a great tool to help your customers finalise their colour choice. You can even use it to colour match existing paintwork.
3. Wrangle your roster with Deputy
As your business grows, so will your team. It takes time to manage staff and make sure you always have the right people at every job.
Deputy helps you create rosters, approve shift changes and keep accurate timesheet data in one place. The app can also integrate with your accounting system to make payroll easier.
4. Manage accounting on the go with Square
Get on top of your finances and make business transactions anytime, anywhere. If you’re using Xero, Quickbooks or MYOB on your desktop, download the app to match.
You can also create and send invoices on the spot, taking payment via a mobile point-of-sale device such as Square. These apps also feature handy staff management capabilities.
5. Boost your online reputation through Google My Business
A polished website is essential to promote your business and impress potential customers. But how will they find you online?
Google My Business allows you to set up a business profile that will help people find you when they search for painting and trade businesses in your area. You can also use the app to respond to reviews and message your customers on the go.
6. Connect with customers on social media
Are you harnessing the power of social media to promote your business? Australian homeowners increasingly use apps like Facebook and Instagram to research home improvements and seek local recommendations, so they are great tools to find new customers.
Showcase your work by posting quality, well-lit images with friendly but professional caption. Encourage users to get in touch with you via Messenger, which is a separate app that links with Facebook (Instagram has a built-in message function).
With a highly responsive approach to social media messages, you can start winning jobs immediately, while your competitors are still waiting for an email or phone call.
Learn more about the Dulux Trade Direct app – the new, super convenient way to get jobs done faster and easier, with Dulux.
Dulux is not the provider of any of the above apps other than Dulux Trade Direct App and Dulux Colour Visualiser, and the representations made above reflect the representations made about the non-Dulux apps by the app providers. You should carefully consider and/ or obtain independent advice as to whether any of these apps are suitable for your business. Dulux excludes all liability in relation to you downloading or using any of the above non-Dulux apps to the maximum extent permitted by law.