APMG CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

“The biggest personal win has been getting more time back with my family.”

Craig Billing | APMG Corporate Solutions

APMG Corporate Solutions operates in the property maintenance space, where coordination, admin, and systems play a critical role in keeping work flowing. As the business grew, managing workload internally became inefficient and costly — prompting a shift toward TradieVA for scalable, structured support.

📉 The Struggle

• Before working with TradieVA, growth came with ongoing friction:
• Attempted to hire more in-house staff but struggled to find the right people
• High costs and inefficiency with local hiring
• No clear, documented processes for staff to follow
• Everyday work felt reactive rather than strategic
• Limited time to step back and look at the business as a whole
• Despite working hard, the business lacked clarity and structure.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

• With TradieVA’s support, APMG Corporate Solutions introduced clarity and momentum:
• More Time Back: Significant improvement in work–life balance and family time
• Cost-Effective Growth: Virtual support proved far more efficient than local hiring
• Documented SOPs: Clear procedures now exist for learning, consistency, and scale
• Improved Focus: The business can now step back, assess priorities, and act strategically
• Higher Performance: Better structure has driven stronger overall outcomes

Implementing systems and procedures was a major turning point — transforming how work is done day to day and creating a foundation for future growth.

TradieVA’s approach allowed the business to move from constant execution to intentional decision-making.

ALMA CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION

“The biggest win has been getting my time back, I’m not staying up until midnight anymore.”

Tim Ray | Alma Carpentry & Construction

Alma Carpentry & Construction delivers building, carpentry, and joinery work where quality and attention to detail matter. As the business grew, admin and client follow-ups began creeping into late nights — until TradieVA stepped in to support the backend and restore balance.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the workload never really stopped:

• Staying up until midnight catching up on paperwork
• Exhaustion from constant admin after long days on site
• No support to handle early client interactions
• Business momentum slowing due to backend bottlenecks
• Less time with family and limited peace of mind

The business was moving forward — but at a personal cost.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Alma Carpentry & Construction regained control of the day:

• Late nights are no longer spent doing paperwork
• Tasks are handled throughout the day while work continues on site
• Follow-ups, notifications, and paperwork are completed on time
• Tim can stay focused on the build while admin runs in the background
• Confidence that the business isn’t stalling behind the scenes

Working with TradieVA’s VA has been a key part of the transition, providing reliable follow-through and making it easier to build systems from the ground up. Support from TradieVA’s wider mentor network also helped guide the setup of processes that hadn’t existed before.

ROOM FOUR

“We’re far more streamlined now, with clarity around our tasks, goals, and expectations.”

Suzi Gurovski | Room Four

Room Four is a trade-related business where flexibility is a benefit — but only when systems and accountability are in place. As the business grew, wearing too many hats and lacking clear processes began to impact both performance and personal life, leading them to partner with TradieVA.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, everything felt scattered:

• Wearing too many hats and constantly switching focus
• Tasks not being done properly or consistently
• Lack of clear systems and documentation
• Business demands taking a toll on personal time
• Previous VA support lacked efficiency and accountability
• No structured way to clarify expectations or refine processes

The flexibility of running a business came at the cost of overwhelm.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Room Four introduced structure and clarity:

• Tasks, goals, and priorities are now clearly defined
• Video training ensures tasks are done properly without constant check-ins
• Everything is now clearly documented for consistency and scale
• Platforms like Komodo and Trello are used to refine operations
• Regular check-ins and an accountability board keep everything on track

One of the biggest shifts was learning to slow down and do the hard work upfront, analysing where time was going and identifying exactly where support was needed. While the process felt overwhelming at first, it quickly became easier and more effective.

With TradieVA’s guidance, the business is evolving with intention, not chaos.

LIGHTHOUSE PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION

“The continued support has exceeded my expectations — it’s taken a huge load off.”

Jed Smith | Lighthouse Projects & Construction

Lighthouse Projects & Construction delivers large renovation projects across New South Wales. As the business grew, the sheer volume of daily tasks began pulling focus away from high-value work — prompting a decision to bring in TradieVA for support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, day-to-day operations were overwhelming:

• A long list of important tasks like quoting and management sitting untouched
• Time spent on low-value admin such as timesheets and bills
• Trying to be responsible for everything in the business
• Poor time management caused by task overload
• Juggling multiple software tools without support
• Limited hours in the day to focus on what actually moved the business forward

The constant pressure made it hard to prioritise growth.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Lighthouse Projects & Construction regained clarity and momentum:

• Time Back: Less time spent on small tasks and more time for high-level work
• Head Space Restored: Shared responsibility reduced mental load and stress
• Better Focus: More time for quoting, managing staff, and winning new work
• Ongoing Support: Regular clarity calls and check-ins ensure continued progress
• Stronger Business Foundation: Tasks are handled consistently in the background

One of the biggest shifts has been knowing support is always there — not just at onboarding, but ongoing. The continued development and regular touchpoints have made a real difference.

Having someone reliable to lean on has allowed the business to operate more smoothly and with greater confidence.

WESTRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

“I’ve got more time with my family and the business is locking in more contracts.”

Manuela | Westridge Construction

Westridge Construction is a growing construction business where flexibility, culture, and efficiency matter. As workloads increased, finding the right in-office support with flexible hours became a challenge — until TradieVA stepped in with a solution that worked for both the business and the team.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the office was under pressure:

• Difficulty finding a suitable staff member with flexible availability
• One person managing the office workload alone
• Tense work environment due to poor cultural fit
• Limited flexibility around tasks and work hours
• Admin delays impacting both personal wellbeing and finances
• Slower turnaround on emails, invoices, and contracts

The pressure was affecting morale, productivity, and growth.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Westridge Construction saw immediate improvements:

• Less time in the office and more time for family and personal commitments
• A positive, collaborative working relationship replaced tension
• , calm communication made problem-solving easier
• Emails, bills, and invoices are handled consistently — even on days off
• The business can now lock in contracts faster, supporting growth

Working alongside TradieVA’s VA created flexibility and freedom in the office — with tasks shared smoothly and nothing piling up when team members are away.

TENFOLD HOMES

“I’ve finally got control of my time — and my business runs properly now.”

Nathan O'Byrne | Tenfold Homes

Tenfold Homes is a custom home building business where professionalism, organisation, and responsiveness are critical. As the business grew, admin and backend processes became a bottleneck — slowing everything down and impacting both work and family life — until TradieVA stepped in to provide structure and support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the business was constantly playing catch-up:

• Admin tasks created a major bottleneck
• Slow, manual processes to pass information to designers and back again
• Sales enquiries delayed due to lack of time and structure
• Long days with late afternoons spent catching up
• Leads slipping through the cracks
• Difficulty switching off, even during breaks

The constant grind was affecting both the business and personal life.

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Tenfold Homes experienced a complete shift in how the business operates:

• Improved time management and the ability to finally do the role properly
• Sales enquiries and tasks are actioned quickly and efficiently
• Having a dedicated point of contact and backend support elevated how the business presents
• Admin is now structured, efficient, and consistent
• Earlier finishes, family dinners, and quality time with kids

Working with TradieVA has been transformational — bringing intelligence, proactivity, and reliability to the backend of the business.

MODERN HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS

“The biggest win has been the relief, not stressing about emails or missing new enquiries anymore.”

Nathan O'Byrne | Modern Homes & Developments

Modern Homes & Developments builds new homes, renovations, extensions, and small commercial projects. As the business grew, the team became stretched thin — with more jobs, more staff, and a growing inbox that became impossible to manage without dedicated support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the business was running at full capacity:

• The business was stretched thin as more jobs and employees were added
• Partners were extremely time-poor and unable to keep up with emails
• A shared inbox created confusion over who was responding to what
• Client questions and enquiries were often delayed
• The ongoing pressure caused stress that spilled into personal life
• The issue had been ongoing for over 12 months

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

With TradieVA’s support, Modern Homes & Developments finally regained control:

• Email Monitoring Handled: All emails are filtered and routed correctly — bills to accounts, technical queries to the right person, and only priority items sent through
• Admin Fully Supported: Forms, document uploads, and client communications are handled seamlessly
• Stress Relief: No more worrying about missed enquiries or late replies
• Better Systems: BuildPass is now used more effectively with consistent uploads and data entry
• Personal Impact: The reduced workload created noticeable relief across both work and personal life

Modern Homes & Developments is heading in a positive direction, with plans to continue refining processes and hand over even more responsibility as the business grows.

With professional admin support in place, the business is now set up to scale without the stress that once held it back.

CARPENTRY BY KYLE

“The biggest win was getting my time back and finally running a proper business.”

Kyle | Carpentry by Kyle

Carpentry by Kyle is a residential carpentry business specialising in renovations, additions, decks, custom carpentry, and detailed home improvements. As the business grew, admin, emails, and quoting began to take over - making it harder to stay on top of work and family life.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, everything rested on one person:

• Constantly catching up on admin, quoting, and emails
• Working 60+ hours a week and still falling behind
• Missing quotes and jobs due to overload
• Feeling stressed and burnt out
• Trying to do everything alone, at the cost of family time

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

• Emails and admin are handled, even while spending time with family
• Offloaded processes made the business more efficient
• The business now operates like a proper business, not constant firefighting
• Less stress and more clarity day-to-day
• Clear communication and strong ongoing support

Working with TradieVA transformed daily operations - reducing stress, improving efficiency, and taking a huge load off Kyle’s plate.

J VELLA BUILDERS

“She’s taken so much pressure off, hands down the best thing we’ve done.”

Jesse | J VELLA BUILDERS

J Vella Builders is a residential construction company managing both builds and project coordination. As the workload increased, juggling bookkeeping, cost tracking, and admin alongside day-to-day operations became overwhelming — until TradieVA stepped in to provide expert support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the pressure was building:

• Too many juggling tasks with limited support
• Admin, bookkeeping, and cost tracking handled internally
• Time-consuming financial admin pulling focus from projects
• Growing pressure on the business owners
• No dedicated support to take ownership of admin tasks

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

• Admin support reduced stress and mental load
• Financial admin is now managed efficiently
• Tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Detailed visuals and cost tracking reports are created quickly
• With continued support, the VA’s role is expanding

Working with TradieVA has been a game-changer, bringing efficiency, reliability, and fast learning to the business, including mastering Xero and reporting processes.

BME HANDYMAN & RENOVATION SERVICES

“Gaining extra time has completely changed how I run my business.”

Willem | Handyman & Home Improvements

BME Handyman & Renovation Services provides handyman repairs and renovation work across residential projects. Like many owner-operators, running the business solo made it difficult to move from planning to action — until TradieVA stepped in to provide consistent, reliable support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, everything rested on one person:

• Running the business alone with no support
• Struggling to turn ideas into action
• Limited time for family while managing day-to-day operations
• Being stretched across too many responsibilities
• No clear way to offload tasks and focus on growth

✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

• More Time Back: Admin and support tasks were offloaded, creating space in the day
• Better Work–Life Balance: More time for family without sacrificing client quality
• Focused Growth: The business owner could release low-value tasks and focus on higher-impact areas
• Reliable Support: Consistent backup and autonomy made day-to-day operations smoother
• Expanded Capability: Access to new talents and services through TradieVA

Working with TradieVA provided not just support, but a trusted working relationship - combining professionalism with genuine care and reliability.

SURELINE BUILDING GROUP

“Having another set of hands gave me my time and life back.”

Jamie | SURELINE BUILDING GROUP

Sureline Building Group operates in the construction industry, where long days and constant demands can quickly take over both work and personal life. As the workload increased, finding time to keep up with admin and daily tasks became a challenge — until TradieVA stepped in to provide reliable support.

📉 The Struggle

Before working with TradieVA, the pressure was constant:

• Not enough hours in the day to get everything done
• Starting work early and staying up late just to keep up
• Admin tasks eating into personal and family time
• No clear way to offload work or onboard support
• Running the business largely alone without a support system
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✅ Big Wins with TradieVA

• Time Back Where It Matters: Admin tasks were offloaded, freeing up time for family and life outside work
• More Hours in the Day: With reliable support, work no longer spills into nights and early mornings
• Faster Turnarounds: Tasks are completed quickly, often before the end of the day
• Reliable Support: Having someone available to bounce ideas off made decision-making easier
• Smooth Onboarding: Clear processes and step-by-step systems made the transition seamless

Working with TradieVA has been a game-changer, providing structured, dependable support that allowed Sureline Building Group to operate more efficiently without burning out.

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