A fast-paced and technology-driven world has its influence on different types of trades and we normally see this in businesses heavily relying on the power of software and systems.
However, it’s a common sight for businesses to not use these systems correctly. Rather than being able to leverage it, the software becomes an additional cost with no massive impact on productivity and profitability.
In this episode of Profit First For Tradies, Clinton Cowin and Scott Simpson discuss the critical role of proper software and systems setup in business and why this is TradiePad’s foundation for success.
This is a 2-part series where Clinton and Scott share a glimpse of how they guide clients into the proper implementation of systems so they can focus on business areas that need more attention.
They are experts in helping businesses that are not using the systems correctly. Although there are a myriad of reasons for why this happens, the usual culprit is not having the right education on how to use the tools accurately or it simply isn’t the best system for the business.
In this episode of the Profit First for Tradies, you’ll learn the following:
- Clinton’s journey into the TradiePad (01:20)
- How Scott joined TradiePad and what he does in the business (04:42)
- Understanding the importance of setting up software and job management systems correctly (09:10)
- The greater impact of having systems in place (13:08)
- How job management systems increase business profitability (17:40)
Investing in the correct systems and learning how to use them properly brings a substantial difference in how business owners run their trade. It does wonders for team productivity, understanding costs and profit, and overall business success.
If you haven’t listened to our previous episode about Building a Better Kitchen Business: Fisher Kitchens' Journey to Financial Stability with Profit First, check out Episode 021.
QUOTES
"We work closely with software companies because they realise the benefit that we bring in being able to do a proper implementation and rollout into a business with change management." -Clinton Cowin
"You can't just expect someone to pick up an app and know how to use it. You need to give them a little bit of training and explain why we are doing this, the benefits, and what they need to do." -Clinton Cowin
"We're in the business of change management; we help people move from what they've done for a very long time to something new." -Scott Simpson
"Having the technology set up correctly, will help your staff to be more productive and see how you're making money on your jobs." -Scott Simpson
"The bookkeeping business at some point, wasn't fun. But the not-fun part meant that I came across Profit First and it has been fun ever since." -Katie Crismale-Marshall
Resources- TradiePad
- Profit First for Tradies
- Profit First Professionals
CONNECT WITH CLINTON COWIN
- Website: https://www.tradiepad.com.au/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtradiepad/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintoncowin/
CONNECT WITH SCOTT SIMPSON
- Website: https://www.tradiepad.com.au/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-simpson-48988351/
CONNECT WITH KATIE CRISMALE-MARSHALL- Website: https://www.profitfirstfortradies.com.au/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstfortradies9503/featured
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfitFirstforTradies/