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Keep the Cash Flowing – Tradie Tips to Get Paid – Part 1
Cashflow is king for any contractor — yet late payments, unclear terms, or clients who don’t pay at all can cripple your business. A good contract is your first line of defence. Here are practical tips to help you lock in better contract terms and get paid on time, every time.
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Big Win for Subcontractors on Retentions

The High Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark ruling in Burt & Ors v Grant [2025] NZHC 2486, and it is great news for subcontractors who’ve had retentions withheld.

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Contractual Risks in Construction Subcontracts – the 10 Red Flags
Gone are the days when a Subcontractor can simply put its contract in a drawer and rely on its good relationship with a main contractor or developer to ensure that a project runs smoothly, and it gets paid at the end. 
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Free Resources : Factsheets

We've put together a range of free resources to support trades businesses to navigate the legal landscape, that you can access using the links below.

We also have a wealth of additional fact sheets that are relevant to trades businesses, that are available in our Tradie Law portal (free to access). To access these, all you have to do is register using the button below and we'll get you set up with unlimited access to our resources. We regularly release new Fact Sheets to the portal first, so register today to not miss out!

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