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Is the Skilled Trades Shortage Your Biggest Opportunity?
Industry News

Is the Skilled Trades Shortage Your Biggest Opportunity?

Everyone is talking about the skilled trades shortage. But while the media focuses on the problem, smart contractors are quietly turning it into the biggest business opportunity of the decade.

April 14, 2026 · 3 min read
A Day in the Life of a Six-Figure Plumber
Contractor Stories

A Day in the Life of a Six-Figure Plumber

We sat down with Mike, a residential service plumber who cleared $140,000 in personal income last year working entirely for himself. His secret? It's not working 80-hour weeks.

April 14, 2026 · 3 min read
The Tradesperson's Guide to Tax Deductions (What You're Missing)
Business Guides

The Tradesperson's Guide to Tax Deductions (What You're Missing)

Every dollar you legally deduct is a dollar you do not pay taxes on. Here is a comprehensive guide to the tax deductions tradespeople most commonly miss.

April 7, 2026 · 5 min read
5 Ways to Get Your First 5-Star Google Review This Week
Business Guides

5 Ways to Get Your First 5-Star Google Review This Week

Google reviews are the most powerful marketing tool a local tradesperson has. Here are five proven ways to get your first (or next) 5-star review this week.

April 3, 2026 · 4 min read
"Where’s My Money?" – How to Deal with Unpaid Invoices
Invoicing Tips

"Where’s My Money?" – How to Deal with Unpaid Invoices

You did the work. The client was thrilled. So why isn’t the money in your account? Here’s a step-by-step guide to chasing late payments professionally — and preventing them in the first place.

March 31, 2026 · 4 min read
The Dirty Secret About White-Collar Jobs — And Why AI Just Changed Everything for Tradespeople
Invoicing Tips

The Dirty Secret About White-Collar Jobs — And Why AI Just Changed Everything for Tradespeople

Anthropic's March 2026 research reveals computer programmers and financial analysts face up to 75% AI task exposure — while plumbers, electricians, and carpenters have zero. Here's what that means for tradespeople and why MyToolbelt exists.

March 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Gen Z is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation (And Why It Pays Off)
Industry News

Why Gen Z is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation (And Why It Pays Off)

As college debt soars, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades for financial stability, a massive head start, and six-figure earning potential. The data proves it's the smarter move.

March 22, 2026 · 4 min read
I've Framed Houses. I've Done Masonry. Here's Why I Built an Invoicing App.
Founder Story

I've Framed Houses. I've Done Masonry. Here's Why I Built an Invoicing App.

MyToolbelt founder Seth Moser-Katz explains why he built a voice-to-invoice app for tradespeople after years of frustration with software built for freelancers.

March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Invoice Simple vs MyToolbelt: An Honest 2026 Comparison
App Reviews

Invoice Simple vs MyToolbelt: An Honest 2026 Comparison

Invoice Simple raised prices to $199/year. We compare Invoice Simple vs MyToolbelt on features, pricing, and ease of use for tradespeople.

March 17, 2026 · 2 min read

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