Chris began his painting career helping a friend before starting his own business with his brother. In the early days, work was hard to find, especially after moving from New Zealand and not knowing many people locally. Some jobs left him waiting months for payment, making it difficult to stay afloat.

A recommendation from another tradesman led Chris to Service.com.au, which quickly became the missing link for his business. With the help of his account manager, Candice, he began receiving steady work from friendly, reliable customers. One memorable project involved an exterior paint job that impressed the homeowners so much they invited him back to paint the interior.

Service.com.au has helped Chris go from struggling to find jobs to enjoying a consistent flow of work and happy clients. The compliments and positive feedback he receives now are just as rewarding as the income.

Chris Tun – Owner, Wonder Painting

Starting a business for Fiona was a mix of excitement, challenge, and uncertainty. In the early stages she wore multiple hats—handling everything from marketing to customer service—while working long hours and facing unexpected obstacles.

Engaging Service.com.au was a key factor in getting The Better Clean Team off the ground. Quality leads early on gave her the foundation to grow and eventually choose the clients that best fit the business. One standout job involved helping a woman in desperate need of a deep clean. The project was bigger than the client could afford, so Fiona reached out to the community, and people stepped up with meals, furniture, lawn care, and more.

Service.com.au connected Fiona with clients she never would have met otherwise, creating opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Fiona – Owner, The Better Clean Team

Starting a business for Akin came with many challenges, but the satisfaction of a job well done and happy customers kept him motivated. Listening to clients, delivering quality results, and continually learning new skills helped him grow and improve his business.

Originally from Turkey, Akin moved to Melbourne in his early twenties and began mowing lawns before expanding into gardening and property maintenance. After moving between cities, he often had to start fresh without repeat clients. Service.com.au helped him rebuild his client base each time, including in Cairns where he now relies on the platform for consistent work. One standout project was in Canberra for a client named Fortune, where Akin transformed a new property with turfing, driveway work, paving, and colourbond fencing.

Service.com.au has been instrumental in keeping Akin’s business thriving, connecting him with customers he may never have found otherwise and giving him opportunities to take on projects he’s proud to call his own.

Akin Turk – Owner, Akins Property Maintenance