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Some winners, but more losers

It's out with the old and in with the new - but debatably not better - First Home Owners Grant...this time it's double or nothing.


Go-getter, gets it

Tim Butler from Tim Butler Carpentry is an active member of our Service Seeking community. He's always one of the first people to comment on our Facebook page with insightful remarks about the building industry. Sounds like the type of guy you want to take advice from! Which is why we had a quick chat with him about his success on the site. 


We've got mail (lots of it!)

If you’ve checked out our Facebook page recently, you’d be forgiven for thinking we have some “cash for comment” scheme going on – the feedback is that good! But these comments don’t even compare to the loads of heart-warming emails we receive each day. 


Help us safeguard our marketplace

We don’t want dodgy businesses on our site, so if you have a bad experience with one – please let us know. 


Dream TV renovations now a reality?

Renovations can now be as easy as home reno shows will have you believe. I think we've revolutionised the renovation process, so it’s as fast and efficient in the real world as it is on the small screen - well almost!


Don’t promise the world, if you can’t deliver it

This is the mantra that has won Allan Bayad a stack of work through our site and has led him to put on two full time staff members.</p> &nbsp;


Why should I Verify?

This question crops up quite a bit in our support emails and on our Facebook page, so I thought I&rsquo;d spell out the benefits of Verification on our site.&nbsp;


What’s the going rate?

Childcare workers vs. cleaners &ndash; who&rsquo;s the lowest paid?


Eyes wide open

An African landscape and my sister&rsquo;s wedding&hellip; I admit, it&rsquo;s an odd combination &ndash; but both have provided me with a new found appreciation of professional photography.&nbsp;


Get your name up in lights

Or at least on our Facebook cover pic - but only if you&rsquo;re our business of the week!


Snap our bus ad for your chance to win $250!

We have the perfect excuse for you to get snap happy.


RBA holds rates steady

RBA announced today that they've decided to keep rates steady at&nbsp;3.5%. I'm sure homeowners (like me) are once again giving a huge cheer, or at the very least breathing a small sigh of relief.


Business of the Week: GK’s Grass & Glass

A big congratulations goes to Geoffrey Keane of GK&rsquo;s Grass &amp; Glass for winning &ldquo;Business of the Week.&rdquo; Find out how he did it&hellip;


Membership: Everything you need to know

Monthly membership costs can change (read: drop drastically) depending on your coverage area and types of job leads. So check your settings to make sure you&rsquo;re getting the best price possible.


Cost of House Cleaning Services

Check out the budget, average and premium costs for house cleaning services.


Business of the Week: Shami Tiling

This week our Business of the Week (Shami Tiling) was a little camera shy, so instead we're showcasing some of the fabulous work owner Ben has won through the site.


Fake tradies: Be aware and alert

If there was ever a &ldquo;buyer beware&rdquo; story that will hit home about the importance of reading customer reviews before hiring a tradie &ndash; or any business &ndash; then this is it!


The pricing balancing act

Are our prices too low or too high? I&rsquo;m confused and need your help...


Business of the Week: ATD Electrical

Although ATD Electrical's win rate through ServiceSeeking.com.au is around 25%, Guy Jenkins says the business prides itself on only quoting on jobs they know they can do.</p> &nbsp;


Vote for us for your chance to win $1,500

We&rsquo;ve entered ServiceSeeking.com.au into the City of Sydney Business Awards and would love your support!


500K customers and counting!

We're super proud about reaching (and quickly surpassing) 500,000 customers!


Creative and crazy DIY repairs

Are you a DIYer?


Business of the Week: Rainman Plumbing

With 129 positive feedback reviews, Rainman Plumbing is one of our top plumbing businesses.


We're in the finals baby!

We've just gotten word that we're in the finals for not one, but two pretty big time business awards - &nbsp;the Sydney Business Awards and the SmartCompany Smart50 Awards!


Business of the Week: D&N Tiling

Congratulations to Daniel and the team at D&amp;N Tiling for being the first business to get Certified on our site. &nbsp;


And the winner is...

Caulfield resident, Joel Nusbaccher, is the lucky winner of our $10,000 giveaway!


My bathroom boy

This heartwarming story gives a new meaning to great customer service!


BOTW: Rosey Hosting Project Management

Todd Rose, owner of home maintenance business Rosey Hosting Project Management wins most of his jobs from Service Seeking.&nbsp;


Our Top 100 Businesses

We've named our Top 100 SMEs, selected from tens of thousands of local Australian businesses.


We're better than your local paper

More people visit our site than read the local paper, which means more eyes on your business!


Local paper advertising - how does it compare?

We've always suspected that ServiceSeeking.com.au offers great value, but have never crunched the numbers - until now.&nbsp;


The value of a ServiceSeeking.com.au membership

A recent survey of our members found that businesses make $20.19 of income for each $1 they spend on their ServiceSeeking.com.au membership.


Brochure marketing: What's it worth?

Considering brochure marketing? We think that a ServiceSeeking.com.au membership is better value than an old-fashioned letterbox drop.&nbsp;


Why Tradies make the most money quoting online

What is it about Tradies that helps them make more money on our site?


One quote is not enough!

Survey: 80% of consumers use more than 1 method to find a business.


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