WELCOME TO TRICKS OF YOUR TRADE
Subcontracting with confidence for Construction Subcontractors
WHAT WE DO
We help Aussie Subbies manage their builders' contracts, and get paid on time.
CONTRACT REVIEWS
Our fixed price, done for you contract review service will see you job ready with an even playing field.
Please note that this is a commercial review - not a legal review. That means we won't redraft terms or give you legal advice. Rather, we point out the obligations in the contract that are in conflict with your operating practices.
We will review your contract, help you negotiate better terms and give you a full suite of template notices to administer the contract once it is signed.
THE SUBBIES' TOOLBOX
The Subbies' Toolbox is an end to end contract management and security of payment system with ongoing support.
We bring the Subbies' Toolbox to you in a monthly subscription format, with ongoing support and monthly workshops.
Delivered by our Director, Michelle Cirson, stress less knowing you have a security of payment and contracting expert in your executive team.
CRISIS PROJECT SUPPORT
If your job is a bit on the nose, early advice and bulletproof contract admin will pay you dividends at the end of the job.
Your Builder has someone like us on the payroll. Hold your own with us in your corner.
We show our clients how to quarantine the maximum amount of revenue in their bank accounts, and avoid costly disputes.
NEGOTIATION SCHOOL
FOR CONSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACTORS
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Negotiation School is a four week online course designed specifically for Construction Subcontractors, to help them negotiate better deals with builders.
Delivered in a combination of live workshops and daily 10 minute lessons, we teach you front 34 proven negotiation techniques to get you what you want out of every transaction.
This course is perfect for Subcontractors who believe they have little or no chance at getting their builder to make changes to their contracts.Â
2025 round start dates are:
- 12 February to 5 March;Â
- 14 May to 4 June 2025.
- 22 Oct to 12 Nov 2025 (tentative dates)
HERE TO PICK MY BRAIN?
When it comes to debt recovery, the longer you wait to chase your money, the less likely you are to be paid in full, or at all. If you want the science behind this fact, check out my blog on the topic.
If your gut is telling you your builder's job is going south, chances are it is, and your payments could be caught up in the collateral.
Early advice will pay you dividends when it comes to construction contracts.
Book a call with me today.
Before we work together, there’s something you should know.
You won’t catch me billing in six minute increments, asking you for money up front in trust or dribbling case law at you from the head of my boardroom table.
Truth is, I'm more at home in a crib hut. Take a moment to watch my video, because there’s something I need you to know.
This is my secret herbs and spices...
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