Small plastering crew for larger jobs

Builders, developers, commercial fit-out contractors and project managers.

Price per square metre or per job, with the crew finishing more work in less time. Your margin comes from quoting well and keeping the team busy.

• Plastering and rendering trade skills
• Estimating and quoting larger jobs
• Supervising and training others
• Scheduling and basic bookkeeping

• Workers compensation insurance once you hire, through your state scheme
• Employee or subcontractor status rules, so check with the ATO and your accountant
• Superannuation, PAYG and GST obligations once turnover and wages grow
• Public liability insurance and any state requirements for larger contracts
• Cash flow risk if builders pay late, as wages and materials are due first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on your equipment, vehicles, insurance and how many people you take on. Your own costs will vary with the size of the jobs you target.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the size of your jobs, crew numbers and your pricing. The idea assumes at least about 35 hours a week. Wages and materials are due even if builders pay late.

Check workers compensation insurance through your state scheme once you hire. Check employee or subcontractor status with the ATO and your accountant, and your superannuation, PAYG and GST obligations. Also check public liability insurance and any state requirements for larger contracts.