Running your own business is brilliant, isn’t it? You get to choose the work you do, the people you work with, and the direction you want to take things. But there’s a side to it that doesn’t get talked about as much: the admin.

Ever wonder what it would actually be like to use a job management app day to day? Here’s a real-world look at how JobTek fits into the life of someone running a busy trade business.

If you're still using spreadsheets, paper diaries or sticky notes to run your business, you're not alone. Here are five clear signs that it's time to swap the scraps of paper for something that can actually keep up with you.

If you're running a small business that provides a service – whether you're a decorator, plumber, dog walker, or electrician – you already know how much admin comes with the job. Job enquiries, scheduling, chasing invoices, updating customers, and keeping track of what’s been done and what hasn’t. It's a lot to handle.