The end of financial year (EOFY) is the perfect opportunity for tradies to stock up on job-site essentials, from tech to tools. If you’re a self-employed tradie there are a number of practical items, such as hard hats and tape measures, you may be able to claim back on your tax return, and plenty of other products that can help you get the job done right.
Tech for Tradies
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 5G Smartphone 512GB Hazel: Featuring a long-lasting, powerful battery with an incredibly clear display, this is the ideal smartphone for tradespeople who need to update clients on the progress of a job. Plus, you can receive one year of the Google One AI Premium plan (exclusions apply), six months of Fitbit Premium for new and returning users, and three months of YouTube Premium.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Case Hazel: Protect your phone onsite with this sturdy Google Pixel 9 Pro XL case. Made from durable material that is resistant to heat, pressure and scratches, its grippable case easily snaps onto your mobile.
3M Worktunes Wireless Earmuffs with Bluetooth: Whether it's a chainsaw or a drill, these earmuffs will help reduce the noise, and Bluetooth connectivity means you can listen to your favourite music or podcast while you work.
LaCie 1TB Rugged USB-C Portable Hard Drive: With 1TB of storage and a crush- and rain-resistant casing that’s tough enough to handle any worksite, you can back up all your important files without breaking a sweat.
Bonelk Powerbank 20,000 mAh White: With four USB slots, this powerbank can charge your phone, your tablet and your wireless headphones at the same time. With an LED-light capacity display, you’ll always know how much battery you have left.
Lenovo 11" Chromebook Duet 4/128GB: Perfect for answering emails, filing invoices or designing your next job, the Chromebook has the power – up to 12 hours’ battery life – and capability – 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage – to match your needs. As slim as a folder, it features a ChromeOS operating system and 12-month warranty.
Cygnett ChargeUp Outback Gen2 20K Powerbank Black: Powerful enough to charge your phone up to five times in one sitting, this powerbank features in-built, three-mode camping light and an emergency SOS light with an IP54 dust and waterproof rating. This means it offers a high level of protection from small particles of debris, such as sawdust and dirt, as well as water spray resistance, so you can confidently use it outdoors.
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Handy Tools and Essentials for Tradies
Gripwell Tape Measure 5m: Small enough to stash in your pocket and with a hang cord to swing on your tool belt or in your shed, it features auto-lock to ensure easy retractability.
Duck Duct Tape Neon Green 48mm x 13.71m: This super-strong tape is extra wide and long, making it ideal for repairs, packaging or colour-coding. It’s also easy to tear (no scissors required), making it useful for quick fixes and jobs on the go.
nu: Tradie Waterproof Notebook A4 160 Page: With a water- and oil-resistant hardcover, this features 160 perforated pages, so you can easily tear them out to share sketches, quotes and plans with apprentices and clients.
Auscreen Ultra Protect SPF50+ Sunscreen 1L^: The lightweight, non-greasy formula projects against UVA and UVB rays for up to four hours. Available in a one-litre tub, its convenient pump action and dry-touch formulation means you can easily slap it on whenever needed.
Trafalgar Hi-Vis Polo Orange M: Suitable for daytime work onsite, this two-tone orange and black hi-vis polo helps you be visible on a job site. Made from durable polyester, it won’t snag or crease.
Staedtler Carpenter’s Graphite Pencils: Measure and precisely mark up any surface, from wood to metal, with a carpenter’s graphite pencil, available in 6H and 2H. The H refers to the hardness of the graphite core and the number next to it indicates the scale of its durability; the higher the number, the stronger and lighter the result. A harder graphite core means you can mark coarse surfaces with a reduced risk of breakage. The oval-hexagonal shape makes it easy to grip and hard to roll away and both ends are cut so you can sharpen from either side.
HPM Heavy Duty Extension Lead 5 metres: Your appliances will never come up short again with this extension lead. Its clear moulded plug and protective safety skirt socket offers easy safety inspection, too.
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Plans: Inspect your plans in black and white or colour with bespoke plans from Officeworks Print + Create. Share your ideas with clients in durable paper or coated bond, polypropylene film or Tyvek. Once printed, they can be easily rolled up for transport.
Business Cards: Need to make an impression fast? These cards, available in 90mm x 55mm, 90mm x 50mm, 85mm x 55mm and 88.9mm x 50.8mm, are the easiest and quickest way to share your business or brand name with prospective customers. They’re also available via Same Day Printing (at selected stores), so you can pick them up on the same day if you order before 2pm.
Brenniston Mobile and Tradie First Aid Kit: Accidents can happen and a mobile first-aid kit can be used to treat wounds, burns and bleeding, with everything from dressings to splinter forceps, eyedrops and even CPR instructions contained in one small bag.
Trafalgar Hi-Vis Safety Vest Yellow L: This lightweight safety vest with reflective silver straps aids visibility, no matter the time of day or night you’re working.
Tuffgard Vented Safety Hard Hat White: There’s no greater asset on any worksite than a brain; Help protect yours, and your coworkers’, with this vented hard hat. Made from polymer for maximum comfortability, it offers protection against medium impact and features a rain guard and reinforced peak so you can keep working in rain, hail or shine.
3M P2 Builders Respirators 20 Pack: Designed to provide protection from dust and wood particles, these masks, available in a pack of 20, are rated P2, which means they can protect against PM2.5 particles created by musty areas.
Zions SBE10 Vehicle Log and Expenses Book: This 64-page, A5, pre-printed vehicle log book is what tradies need to clearly document expenses such as petrol, registration, maintenance and breakdowns.
This is general information only. Seek professional financial and/or legal advice to determine the right outcomes for your business or individual needs. Ensure you apportion your deduction to account for work and personal use.
^Always read the label and follow directions for use. Sunscreens are only one component of sun protection. Avoid high risk sun exposure. Re-apply frequently and as per direction.
