[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Even if you\u2019ve got a good handle on your tradie business and you\u2019re getting a steady stream of business, there\u2019ll likely be times when your workload fluctuates. Here are some great tips for managing a busy workload, but also for keeping your business going when you\u2019ve got some downtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re busy\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Organise your jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019ve got a lot going on, make sure you\u2019re using your time and your team\u2019s time efficiently. This might mean taking time to plan ahead for your day – group jobs together that are in the same location or are similar types of work to maximise your productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manage expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you know there might be a delay getting there, or you\u2019re going to have a problem completing the job in the time you promised, it\u2019s important to let the client know ASAP. If you\u2019ve got a tonne of jobs going on in the same week, maybe add a disclaimer for your clients when organising their work to state that there may be delays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s better to be as upfront as possible and manage expectations from the start, rather than trying to deal with multiple calls from irate clients asking when you\u2019ll be arriving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charge a premium for guaranteed times<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a client needs a job done urgently or wants you to prioritise them, offer them a premium rate for a guaranteed completion time. Only do this if you know that you\u2019re able to – it\u2019s great to give the client the option, but if you guarantee something, you have to deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In most cases, the client might rethink how long they need the job to take in light of the extra cost, but if they\u2019re paying it, you know they mean business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019ve got downtime…<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Offer an off-peak discount<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on what kind of business you\u2019re in, there are a few different options for you when you\u2019ve got downtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of them is offering an \u2018off peak\u2019 discount during slower times when you know your business is likely to slow. This will help draw in customers who were maybe on the fence, and will help boost your bottom line. Note that this probably won\u2019t work if you\u2019re just having a lull, or your business isn\u2019t seasonal – you\u2019ll likely just have customers asking you for a discount all the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get busy in other areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having a quiet time in your workflow gives you more time to properly look at your business and what could be improved or changed to maximise your growth. Get busy and focus on your marketing plan, or attend events and network to build your contacts – whatever you do, always be looking for ways to grow and improve so that when you do get busy again, you\u2019ve got a solid foundation in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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