FAQ: Partnering with Odd Jobs Trading
About Our Partnership Model
What exactly is Odd Jobs Trading?
We are a marketing company that builds, manages, and markets high-quality service brands (like Rough Cuts) to generate reliable work for your business. We handle all the business complexity, the marketing, website, bookings, and payments, so you can focus 100% on providing the service.
What services are you currently looking to partner on?
We are seeking business owners with high demand, including:
- General and specialised Cleaning (residential and commercial)
- Bond Cleaning
- Gardening maintenance and yard clean-ups
- Landscaping
Finance and Fees
Is there an upfront fee to join?
We invest our capital to build the brand, website, and marketing. You only share revenue with us once a job is complete and paid for.
There is a minuscule investment of $300 for walk through, setting up admin and building your website!
How do you get paid?
We take a percentage of the profit from every completed job and client we provide you. Our standard starting rate is 20%, but we are happy to negotiate this based on the volume, complexity, and type of services you provide.
Who manages client payments?
We manage all client payments and billing. We only pay out your percentage once the client has successfully paid us. This removes all financial chasing and administration from your plate.
When do I get paid?
Payment schedules are agreed upon in your contract, typically every 3 business days, provided the work is completed and confirmed as satisfactory.
Operations and Quality
What are my core responsibilities?
As you are the business owner and brand, you are responsible for Reliability, Completion and Conduct:
- Reliability: Show up to the job site on time.
- Completion: Complete the work professionally and to an above-satisfactory level.
- Conduct: Maintain a positive attitude and treat the customer with respect.
Your responsibilities are focused entirely on execution!
Do I need to provide my own tools and supplies?
Yes. As a business owner you are responsible for providing all the necessary equipment, supplies, vehicles, and insurance required to complete the service.
Who owns the client relationship?
Odd Jobs Trading retains full ownership and control of all client relationships, booking data, and the established brand. This protects our network and ensures we can manage future bookings and quality control consistently.
What happens if a customer complains?
You are fully responsible for the quality of the physical work. You must rectify any customer complaints or address missed items promptly and to the client’s satisfaction. The cost and time required for any callbacks or re-work come out of your operational cost, this is your minimum quality guarantee.
Business Growth
What if I want to buy the business/clients from Odd Jobs Trading?
The data, clients and client management are owned by Odd Jobs Trading under this agreement. You have a 90day operational exclusivity clause on your particular service.
They can only be purchased outright from us via a separate, agreed-upon acquisition contract.
How quickly can I start receiving jobs?
Once the partnership agreement is signed and your induction is complete, we can launch your specific brand and marketing campaigns quickly. The time it takes to see consistent jobs depends on market demand, but our goal is always to get you working as soon as possible.