WHAT THE TRADIES SAY...

Three Regular Powerpass Members Share How Their Membership Helps Run And Grow Their Business

Thomas Taylor

Thomas Taylor Carpentry, NSW

For Thomas, whose northern beaches-based company mainly works on renovations, custom timber work and building decks and pergolas, PowerPass is invaluable for tracking spending across his jobs.

“I’ve been using PowerPass for four or five years now and it’s good for many reasons,” he says. “But most importantly, I can send one of my guys into Bunnings and, when I’m back in the office later on, I’m able to track expenditure on that particular job. That’s such a big help when you’ve got a lot of different projects going on.”

Wrangling surplus materials is also straightforward. “If I don’t end up needing all the timber I’ve ordered, it can be returned – and all the information is there, which makes the process so simple.” thomastaylorcarpentry.com

Checking prices and stock is another great time-saver. “I often jump on the app to look at pricing as well as to check stock – that’s especially helpful if you’re looking for something a bit specialised. And you can find out where that stock is if it’s not in your local store,” he says.

Brodie Young

Brodie Young Design, Vic

Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Brodie’s main focus is landscape design and creating outdoor rooms, with the occasional renovation project.

“All of these jobs require many visits to Bunnings, and plenty of long nights spent scrolling the PowerPass App for products and answers to our design quandaries,” he says.

The app, says Brodie, is a great tool to have in the bag. “You can instantly look up items, do budgets, see what quantity is where and, best of all, show clients real-life images of what product they’re going to get – things like feature steel screens or a side entrance gate,” he says.

“The fast check-out feature allows me to quickly swing by my local store, grab those extra four bags of cement or a box of screws and shoot straight out again – avoiding a stop at the registers altogether. Another great feature is the ‘similar searched items’ section at the bottom of a product description, which sometimes helps me to think laterally when something isn’t available.”

Brodie often finds himself visiting other Bunnings stores beyond his local one, and says it is easy to switch locations on the app. “While most store layouts are similar, some catch you off-guard,” he explains, adding that the aisle guide and stock location is a “massive plus”.

“The history of receipts and job breakdowns is also a fantastic benefit, allowing me to easily track my progress and the spend on all of my projects,” he adds. “It means I can provide accurate quotes on new, similar jobs based on what my spend was on previous ones. It’s like having a databank I can reference.” instagram.com/brodie_young_design

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Natasha Dickins

Little Red Industries, NSW

Natasha is a sole trader with a small, but busy, business that relies on being able to access hardware materials quickly and easily.

“I regularly do home improvements, renovating projects, make furniture and build structures like decks and retaining walls,” says Natasha, who’s also a DIY content producer. “I’m in Bunnings every week, so PowerPass is an essential part of my business. I have the PowerPass card and the app, which makes shopping quicker, saves me cash and keeps a record of all my purchases, so I can always check exactly what I’ve bought, from screw sizes to paint colours.

“It makes exchanges super simple, too – no more fading bits of paper in the glove box! It’s also essential for bookkeeping and invoicing clients, as I can pass on the receipts easily.” Each project Natasha does requires researching products online, so she finds the list feature invaluable. “Once I’ve found what I need, I either click and collect, or go in store and use the list to find the aisle numbers and use the store map,” she adds. “Then I simply pay with the PowerPass App on my phone, saving me time at the check-out.” littleredindustries.com

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For more information and to apply for PowerPass membership: trade. bunnings.com.au/PowerPass