Do I need to know anything about software before I start?

Not a thing. We handle the entire setup for you — all you need to do is provide us with a few details about your trade and we take it from there. By the time we hand over, you'll know exactly how to use everything.

What if I don't know which package is right for me?

Tell us your trade and where you're at in your business and we'll recommend the right fit. Most new sole traders start with Core Operations and upgrade when they're ready to grow.

Will I own my own accounts?

Yes — always, from day one. Every account we create is in your name. We never hold your data or lock you into anything. After handover, you're completely independent.

How does the 48-hour setup actually work?

Once you've confirmed your package and we have your trade details, we get started immediately. We configure your ServiceM8 account, upload your supplier pricelist, build your templates and checklists, then we handover to you — all within 48 hours.

What trades do you work with?

All of them. We've built systems for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, landscapers and more. Every setup is customised to how your specific trade operates in the field.

What happens if I'm not happy with the setup?

We stand behind our work. If something isn't right, contact us within 5 business days of your handover and we'll fix it. Our goal is for you to feel completely confident running your system from day one.

How do I set up ServiceM8 for my trade business in Australia?

LaunchPath configures your entire ServiceM8 account in 48 hours — including job types, quote and invoice templates, supplier pricelists, job checklists, and online payment setup. You don't need any software knowledge. We handle everything and hand over a fully working system. Cost is a flat $699 with no ongoing charges.

How much does it cost to set up a trade business in Australia?

LaunchPath offers trade business setup from $249 for a professional website to $699 for the complete operations setup including ServiceM8, quotes, invoices, supplier pricelists, and payment systems. All setups are flat-fee — no hourly billing, no ongoing charges. You own all accounts from day one.

How long does it take to get a trade business up and running in Australia?

With LaunchPath, your trade business is job-ready in 48 hours. We configure your ServiceM8 account, build your professional website, upload your supplier pricelists, and set up quote and invoice templates — all within 48 hours of you confirming your package.

Do I need to know how to use ServiceM8 before signing up?

No. LaunchPath handles your entire ServiceM8 setup from scratch. We configure it for your specific trade, train you on how to use it, and hand over a finished system. Most clients have never used ServiceM8 before — that's exactly who we're designed for.

What trades does LaunchPath work with?

LaunchPath works with all Australian trade businesses including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, landscapers, tilers, renderers, welders, and more. Every setup is customised for your specific trade type and how you operate in the field.

Is ServiceM8 the best job management software for Australian tradies?

ServiceM8 is one of the most widely used job management platforms for Australian trade businesses. It handles quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and customer management in one mobile app. LaunchPath is a certified ServiceM8 partner and configures it specifically for your trade type, so it works from day one.

BACKING YOURSELF SHOULDN'T MEAN DROWNING IN ADMIN.

Get Job-Ready in 48 Hours. No Admin. No Headaches. Focus on your trade, while we set up the essential operational tools used by Australia's top trade businesses.

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Most Tradies Start Strong... Then Get Buried in Admin.

No Quote/ Invoice System

Leads go cold when you're too busy to quote.

LaunchPath fixes all of this before you take your first job.

Hours Lost on Paperwork

Admin at 8pm shouldn't be your second job.

80% Failure Rate

Admin burnout kills most new trade businesses.

Trades We Serve

LaunchPath works with a wide range of trade businesses across Australia.

🔧 Plumbing

⚡ Electrical

🧩 Carpentry

🖌️ Painting

🧹 Cleaning

🌿 Landscaping

+ Many more...

Job-Ready in 3 Simple Steps.

1

Tell us your trade

Customised for your specific workflow. We take the time to understand how you operate so your tools work for you, not against you.

2

We build your system

ServiceM8 in 48hrs with your job types, pricelists, and professional templates. Australia's top trade tools, configured correctly from day one.

3

Take jobs & get paid

A clean handover means you own all accounts from day one. Take jobs with confidence and get paid faster with a finished system.

MISSION

We help tradespeople start their business properly, and with confidence.

LaunchPath removes the admin overload stopping skilled tradies going out on their own. Most sole traders don't need the perfect system, just something that works and won't fall over as they grow. Proven setups, right tools, configured from day one.

Simple Packages. No Surprises.

One-time fee. You own all accounts. No ongoing charges.

GET ONLINE NOW

LaunchPath Starter

$249

Get your trade business online in 48 hours.

✅ Professional trade website
✅ You own it
✅ Your logo and trade photos
✅ Contact form included
✅ Mobile-optimised
✅ 48hr revisions
✅ Full handover

Get Started – $249

Ready for the full setup? Upgrade later.

MOST POPULAR

Core Operations

$699

The comprehensive trade setup.

✅ ServiceM8 configuration
✅ Job management setup
✅ Quote/invoice templates
✅ Supplier pricelist uploads
✅ Online payment setup
✅ Job checklists
✅ Full handover

Get Started – $699

Ready to dominate your market area.

GROWTH FOCUSED

Core + Growth

$1,399

Automate your business growth.

✅ Everything in Core Ops
✅ Professional trade website
✅ Automated review requests
✅ Social calendar for trades
✅ Lead follow-up automation

Get Started – $1,399

For businesses looking to scale.

FUTURE PROOF

Core + Scale

Coming Soon

Advanced AI scaling.

✅ Advanced Trade CRM
✅ Automated email marketing
✅ AI processes

Join Waitlist

Waitlist open for Q3.

The Secret to Our Pricing

Traditional agencies charge you for the time it takes them to learn your business. We skip that entirely. Because of our expertise in the trades, we've already built the blueprints, synced the suppliers, and perfected the checklists, for every trade type we work with.

You're not paying for our learning curve. You're paying for a finished system that's been field-tested and is ready to win jobs from day one. That's why we can charge a flat fee and deliver in 48 hours, while a generalist consultant is still in week one of their 'discovery phase.'

Why Tradies Choose LaunchPath

Traditional Consultants

❌

$1,500–$4,500+

❌

2-Week Discovery

❌

Generic Setup

❌

Hourly Billing

❌

You Depend On Them

LaunchPath

✅

Flat $699

✅

48-Hour Setup

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Trade-Specific Templates

✅

No Discovery Meetings

✅

You Own All Accounts

You are not paying for our learning curve, you are paying for a finished system.

Meet the team.

We're Josh and Pat, Sydney Northern Beaches locals, 30+ years combined in finance, tech and business ops. Most of our mates are sparkies, plumbers and chippies. We built LaunchPath to bridge the gap between trade skill and business confidence.

Josh & Pat
Co-Founders.

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What Our Clients Say

"The guys at Launchpath really helped kickstart the business side of my electrical business. I just started a new invoicing system and had absolutely No idea what I was doing. It was set up and even sends customers automations requesting google reviews and booking confirmations. Worth every cent to save me spending hours trying to figure it all out. Highly recommend!"

★★★★★

Electrician, NSW

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