🚶♂️ The average tradie walks more in a day than an office worker does in a week 🥶 Tradies are the second-highest consumers of iced coffee in Australia, right after long-haul truck drivers 🚽 Tradies rank site portaloos as the #1 worst part of the job 🔒 44% of tradies say tool theft has affected them in the past 5 years 📏 The most lost item on-site? Tape measures ⏰ 6:30am is the most common start time for Aussie tradies 👷 Thousands of tradies use Tradiespace 📦 Over 60% of tradies are self-employed or run their own business 🐶 11% of tradies bring their dog to work weekly 🍽 Nearly half of tradies say they’ve eaten smoko with tools as a spoon 💰 The average Aussie tradie spends over $14,000 per year on tools, workwear and gear 🔧 82% of tradies buy tools based on mate recommendations 📅 Fridays are the most common day for job quotes to be submitted 🇦🇺 Australia has over 1.1 million tradies - nearly 1 in 10 working Aussies ☕️ Tradies are 2nd biggest early coffee buyers in Aus after nurses 🧰 The average ute holds $38K worth of tools 🎥 Over 60% of tradies say they’ve used YouTube to learn a new skill or technique 🧾 64% of tradies say quoting is their top admin pain 🚗 The top excuse tradies give for being late? “Traffic” - even on Sunday jobs 🛒 1 in 4 tradies now prefers to buy tools online instead of in-store 🛠️ Tradies spend on average 12+ hrs/month researching tools ⚡ Electricians spend more annually on tools than any other trade 🚿 Plumbers and sparkies are the top trades for starting their own business 🛍️ Friday is the most popular day for tradies to buy gear and tools 📱 1 in 3 tradies has used a level app on their phone, and still didn’t trust it
🔨 Renovators
🏗️ Builders
🪚 Carpenters
🌱 Landscapers
🏠 Roofers
🚜 Earthworks
🏊 Pool Builders
Perfect for small to mid-sized trade teams (3–30 people) who want to simplify their job management and get back on the tools.
Faster quoting and invoicing
Better cash flow and fewer errors
Stay organised and avoid job delays
Access anywhere – mobile, tablet, or desktop
Full visibility over every project
Trusted local support
Your digital toolbelt to run a modern, efficient business. We’ve reviewed NextMinute hands-on to help other tradies find the right tool. It’s simple, powerful, and backed by local support. Whether you’re quoting jobs or chasing timesheets, this one saves serious time.
NextMinute is a Sydney-based software company building job management tools for the trades. Created for builders, carpenters, and tradies, it streamlines every part of running a job—from start to finish.
NextMinute is job management software built for tradies who want to cut paperwork and get more done. It replaces spreadsheets and manual processes with one simple system to quote jobs, schedule work, track timesheets, and send invoices. Use it on-site, in the office, or on the go—everything’s stored securely in the cloud, and your team stays in sync.
📅 Schedule & Assign Tasks – Plan work and keep your crew in the loop
⏳ Timesheets – Quick and easy time tracking for everyone on site
📱 Mobile App – Access everything from your phone or tablet
💰 Progress & Final Invoicing – Invoice mid-job or when it’s done
🔄 Variations – Handle client changes without the hassle
📊 Reports – Stay on top of job costs and budgets
🛒 Purchase Orders – Order materials straight from the system
📖 Site Diary – Daily job updates all in one spot
📷 Add Photos to Jobs – Keep visual records and share with clients
🚜 Equipment Charges – Track and bill out gear usage
✅ No Lock-In Contracts
✅ No Credit Card Required for Trial
✅ Lifetime Training & Support
✅ Hassle-Free Cancellation
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