Discover the best tools and apps for tradies to streamline payments, manage jobs, and grow your trade business. Turn your phone into a secure mobile payment terminal with Nexxtap.
Running a trade business in Australia isn’t just about completing jobs on-site, it’s about staying organised, managing cash flow, and simplifying admin. From scheduling projects to accepting payments on the go, using the right tools can save tradies time and boost efficiency.
Growing your trade business or hiring subcontractors can be a challenge. Online platforms like hipages, Service.com.au, ServiceSeeking, and Oneflare connect Australian tradies with skilled professionals. These platforms allow you to:
Post your job requirements.
Compare quotes from multiple tradies.
Read verified reviews before hiring.
Using these platforms ensures you hire trusted professionals, helping your trade business deliver high-quality work every time.
Payment processing is one of the biggest challenges for tradies. Chasing invoices or relying on cash and terminals slows your workflow. Nexxtap is the ideal mobile payment solution for tradies and small business owners, turning any Android phone into a secure card terminal, no extra hardware needed.
Accept major credit and debit cards, plus digital wallets like Google Pay and Samsung Pay.
Process payments anywhere – at the job site, market stall, or client’s home.
Protect customer and business data with secure, PCI-compliant features.
Get paid instantly, reducing late payments and improving cash flow.
Managing finances is easier when your payment system integrates with accounting tools. Apps like Xero, Hnry, Wave Apps, and Joist help tradies track income, expenses, and invoices automatically. Integration with Nexxtap ensures accurate, real-time financial records, saving time and reducing errors.
Keeping track of multiple projects, teams, and deadlines is easier with trade-specific software. Solutions like Fergus, AroFlo, Tradify, and simPRO provide:
Task scheduling and assignment.
Real-time project tracking.
On-the-go invoicing and workflow management.
Pairing these tools with Nexxtap means tradies can manage jobs and payments in one streamlined system.
From finding reliable subcontractors to managing accounts, scheduling jobs, and taking payments, using the right software and apps helps tradies work smarter and more efficiently.
If you’re a tradie looking for a fast, flexible, and secure way to take payments, Nexxtap is built for your business. Ditch the dongle and turn your phone into a mobile payment powerhouse, because your business moves fast, and your payments should too.
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