Attract customers
Turn attention into useful enquiries
A simple path from someone noticing your business to asking for a quote.
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Better ways to run your business
Practical business guides, monthly product picks and accounting tools for tradies, accountants and small business owners.
Practical business guides
Running a business is a hard slog. Let’s make the everyday work easier.
Whether you are a tradie on site, an accountant in the office or building a hire business, the challenge is familiar: win the work, deliver it well and keep the paperwork moving. Start with one practical improvement below.
Convert enquiries
Follow up quotes without losing track
Build a repeatable process for the space between sending a quote and winning the job.
Read the guide →Run the day
Keep jobs, equipment and customers organised
A practical checklist for trades, hire operators and service businesses.
Read the guide →Save time
Spend less time repeating administration
Start with one repeated task and make it easier to complete consistently.
Read the guide →Market consistently
Plan a month of marketing in one sitting
Prepare useful content ahead of time and keep a clear path to enquiries.
Read the guide →Choose tools
Choose business tools with a clear purpose
A checklist for comparing lead, quoting, scheduling and administration tools.
Read the guide →October 2026
This month’s business picks.
These are category buying guides, not reviews of specific models. We have not hands-on tested the items listed. The product category links open Amazon Australia searches so you can compare available products.
Some links are affiliate links. Rent Me Australia may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through links marked “Affiliate link”. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Laser distance measure
Take room measurements when preparing quotes or planning a job.
Before buying: Compare range, accuracy, outdoor visibility and whether you need an IP rating. Confirm measurements before ordering materials.
Compare options on AmazonAffiliate link — we may earn a commission.
Stackable tool organiser
Keep fittings and small parts together between the workshop, vehicle and job.
Before buying: Check compartment sizes, latch strength, loaded weight and compatibility with your existing storage.
Compare options on AmazonAffiliate link — we may earn a commission.
Portable document scanner
Turn receipts and paperwork into files you can organise in your own business systems.
Before buying: Check duplex scanning, document feeder, operating-system support and where scans are stored.
Compare options on AmazonAffiliate link — we may earn a commission.
Adjustable monitor arm
Free desk space and adjust your screen position while working through documents.
Before buying: Match the screen weight, VESA mounting pattern, desk thickness and clamp clearance.
Compare options on AmazonAffiliate link — we may earn a commission.
USB-C power bank
Keep compatible phones and devices charged between customer visits.
Before buying: Check output wattage, capacity, cable requirements and the charging needs of each device. Laptop charging requires suitable output.
Compare options on AmazonAffiliate link — we may earn a commission.
Vehicle boot organiser
Keep everyday business supplies together when travelling between jobs or appointments.
Before buying: Measure the available space and check securing points. An organiser is not a substitute for proper load restraint.
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Check the exact model, seller, delivery charges, warranty and returns before ordering. Retailer pages show current prices and availability. Links lead to an external retailer; purchases are made with that retailer.
Accounting for your business
Xero: keep the numbers connected.
Your customer relationships and day-to-day operations need a system that fits your business. Alongside that, Xero is an accounting option to consider for invoicing, bills and financial records.
For tradies, accountants and other small business owners, compare the Australian plans against the way you invoice, reconcile transactions and work with your accountant or bookkeeper.
Check the fit before subscribing.
Review plan limits, payroll requirements, optional extras and ongoing pricing after any introductory offer. If you use your own CRM, confirm the integration requirements before assuming the two systems will connect.
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Buy with a purpose
Make the purchase earn its place.
1. Name the problem
Lost time looking for parts? Paperwork piling up? Choose equipment that addresses a task you actually do.
2. Check the fit
Match dimensions, compatibility and capacity to your work. A low price is little help if the item does not fit.
3. Compare the total cost
Include accessories, consumables and delivery. Compare warranty and returns as well as the headline price.
Common questions
Does Rent Me sell these products?
These picks link to external retailers. Your order, payment, delivery and returns are handled by the retailer under its terms.
Have you tested these products?
This edition is a shortlist of useful product categories. It does not claim hands-on testing, a ranking or a recommendation of a particular model.
Will the picks change every month?
Each edition is dated so you can see which selection you are reading. Check the retailer for current availability.
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