Why Busy Tradies Run Out of Cash | Luke Kemeys Live at Konnect 2026

You’re doing the work, sending invoices and showing a profit. So why is there no cash in the bank? Recorded live at Konnect 2026 in Auckland, Alex sits down with Luke Kemeys from Keep the Change and Next Advisory to talk about what separates trade businesses that are growing from those that are just staying busy. Luke gets into gross profit and margins, the difference between profit and cash flow, chasing unpaid invoices, taking deposits and why waiting for the phone to ring is a risky sales strategy. They also look at the opportunities ahead for electrical businesses, from electrification to the next wave of business owners. Straight-up business advice, a few laughs and questions from the floor. The Puzzle Factory is powered by NZ Trade Group. https://www.keepthechange.co.nz/