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Tradie Success Guide

How to grow your business and win more jobs on Taskova

Why Tradies Love Taskova

Secure Payments

Get paid reliably via escrow - no chasing invoices

Grow Your Business

Access new clients without expensive advertising

Build Your Reputation

Reviews and ratings help great tradies stand out

Quality Clients

Clients fund jobs upfront - serious inquiries only

Getting Started

1

Complete Your Profile

First impressions matter

  • Upload a professional photo
  • Write a compelling bio highlighting your experience
  • List your skills and specializations
  • Add your service area and availability
  • Set your hourly rate or quote preferences

💡 Pro Tip: Profiles with photos and detailed bios get 3x more job applications accepted.

2

Get Verified

Build trust with the verification badge

  • Submit your ABN for verification
  • Add your QBCC licence number
  • Upload current insurance certificates
  • Wait 24-48 hours for review
  • Display your verified badge proudly

💡 Pro Tip: Verified tradies win 5x more jobs. It's free and only takes a few minutes.

3

Build Your Portfolio

Show off your best work

  • Upload before/after photos of projects
  • Add project descriptions and outcomes
  • Include a range of job types
  • Update regularly with new work
  • Quality photos make a huge difference

💡 Pro Tip: Clients often choose tradies based on portfolio photos. Good lighting and clean shots win jobs.

How to Win More Jobs

Find the Right Jobs

  • Filter by your trade type and service area
  • Look for jobs that match your expertise
  • Check the client's requirements carefully
  • Avoid jobs outside your skill set
  • Quality over quantity - apply to jobs you can excel at

Write Winning Applications

  • Personalize each application - no copy/paste
  • Show you understand the specific job
  • Highlight relevant experience
  • Be clear about pricing and timeline
  • Ask smart questions to show expertise
  • Respond quickly - clients like prompt tradies

Communicate Professionally

  • Respond to messages within a few hours
  • Be clear and detailed in explanations
  • Set realistic expectations
  • Keep clients updated on progress
  • Address concerns promptly and professionally

Deliver Quality Work

  • Stick to agreed timelines
  • Communicate any delays early
  • Take progress photos
  • Clean up after yourself
  • Walk clients through completed work
  • Fix any issues promptly

Success Metrics to Track

Response Time

< 2 hours

Quick responses show reliability

Quote Acceptance Rate

> 30%

Higher rates come from quality applications

Job Completion Rate

> 95%

Finish what you start

Average Rating

4.5+ stars

Consistently excellent work

Fees & Commissions

Simple, Fair Pricing

Only pay when you get paid

Commission on completed work10%
Regional job cap$25 max
Subscription fees$0
Listing fees$0

Ready to grow your business?

Join Taskova and start winning jobs today