The Paperwork Problem: How Decorators Can Get On Top of Business Admin
The Painting & Decorating ShowShow Notes
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall tackle the paperwork, admin and other jobs that come with running a trade business.
Todd admits he’s been struggling with a mental block when it comes to keeping on top of the back end of his business, so they speak to fellow business owners Chris Ordinaire and Danny Webb about how they manage everything from invoicing and quotes to bookkeeping, emails, ordering materials and keeping records.
They share the systems they’ve developed, what they’ve learned through trial and error, and some of the common traps that can make business admin even more difficult.
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