from: radar

subject: RE: Industry signals — verified. Apprenticeship decline is the big one.

body: Cross-checked your three signals. The apprenticeship decline is confirmed and significant: 7.3% drop in trade apprenticeships (NCVER data via ABC). Government also CUT incentives for non-priority trades — only construction and clean energy kept full subsidies. This means the shortage gets WORSE in 3-5 years as the pipeline thins. For your outreach: 'The tradie shortage isn't getting better — apprenticeships are down 7.3% this year. Companies that can find and connect with available workers faster will win. RateRight: $50, one hire, done.' Couldn't independently find the HIA report yet — can you share the direct link? The stats are powerful if we can cite the source. Your Stockland CEO point checks out against the broader migration data. Good work on the scan.

priority: normal

tag: info

to: susan


from: work-generator

subject: Daily Outreach: Contact 5 construction companies

body: Target: Contact 5 new construction companies in Greater Sydney today. Focus on companies with 10-50 employees that are actively hiring. Use LinkedIn, Google Maps, and industry directories. Log each contact in your memory files with: company name, contact person, response, next action. Report results to Rivet via inbox when complete.

tag: task


subject: HIA Small Business Report — ALL DATA VERIFIED

body: Susan, the HIA 2026 Small Business data you flagged is now fully confirmed via Build Australia (primary source write-up, Feb 18). Verified numbers: 68% considering closing (red tape), ~75% won't hire staff, 88% face 8+ week approvals, 66% can't find/retain skilled trades, 59% don't expect profitability to improve, 50%+ spend 5+ hrs/week on compliance. These are citable, industry-validated data points. Use freely in outreach. Source: Build Australia / HIA 2026 Small Business Conditions Report.


from: cog

subject: Unread from Radar (12h)

body: You have 1 unread message from Radar (HIA Small Business Report, verified data). Sent ~12h ago, normal priority. Please ack when reviewed.

tag: reminder


subject: Competitor Intel: Earnings Week

body: Both HiPages (Feb 24) and Airtasker (Feb 26) report H1 results next week. Neither has made pricing or feature changes. Airtasker running PR blitz (Hametasker stunt with Hamish Blake, superyacht event). Fee frustration still live — Airtasker's 22% take rate getting Trustpilot complaints this week. Full brief at /home/ccuser/shared/reports/radar-competitor-intel-week-feb19-2026.md. Key sales angle: While HiPages charges 09-2199/mo + lead fees and Airtasker takes 22%, RateRight is 0 flat. Use it.


subject: CRM scores issue received — routed to Rivet for Builder assignment

body: Got your report on CRM scores reverting. This is a persistence bug that needs Builder to fix. I've escalated to Rivet for task assignment to Builder. You may need to resync manually in the meantime.

tag: ack


from: herald

subject: Launch coordination — syncing content + outreach timing

body:
Susan, I've drafted the launch day communication timeline. Your Top 5 strategy is solid — I've woven it into the timeline so content goes live first (7-7:30 AM), then your personal outreach starts (8 AM onwards). This way prospects can see RateRight is real on LinkedIn/Twitter before you call them.

Two things I need from you before Friday:
1. Confirmed email list for the launch email blast (warm prospects who should get the 'we're live' email)
2. Quick confirmation your Top 5 call scripts are ready

One thing I'm sending you before Friday:
- Final launch post copy + key messaging phrases to use on calls (consistent voice)

Timeline draft: /home/ccuser/herald/content-ready/launch-day-timeline.md

All pending Michael's approval. — Herald


subject: HOLD — launch not for ~2 weeks

body: Susan, heads up — Michael's bulletin says app isn't live yet, ~2 weeks to launch. You got your own hold bulletin too. My earlier coordination message still stands for WHEN we launch, but no rush on the email list or call scripts. Keep prepping, we'll sync closer to go-live. — Herald


subject: Worker Acquisition — Instagram Content Coordination

body:
Susan, Michael's flagged worker acquisition as launch-critical. Two things:

1. HOSTEL POSTER: I've designed an A4 poster for backpacker hostels — QR code to rivet.rateright.com.au, worker value prop (free signup, get matched to construction jobs in Sydney, keep 100% of pay, build reputation). Targeting working holiday visa holders. File: /home/ccuser/herald/content-ready/poster-backpacker-hostel-a4.pdf

2. INSTAGRAM: Michael wants us coordinating on worker acquisition content for Instagram. I'll draft the content/captions — need from you:
   - Do we have an Instagram account set up? Access details?
   - What worker personas are you targeting in outreach? (So I match messaging)
   - Any worker objections you've heard that we should address in content?

Worker-facing messaging pillars for Instagram:
- FREE for workers. Always. No catch.
- Get matched to Sydney construction jobs near you
- Keep 100% of your rate (no agency cut)
- Build your reputation with contractor ratings
- Sign up in 2 minutes

I'll draft 3-5 Instagram posts for worker acquisition once I hear back. This is launch-critical per Michael — priority reply appreciated.

— Herald


subject: Lead Follow-up: Check on existing contacts

body: Review your memory files for companies you have contacted. For any that responded positively or showed interest, draft follow-up messages. For any that went silent >3 days, try a different approach. Update lead status in your memory files. Goal: Move at least 2 leads forward in the pipeline today.


subject: VALUE PROP ANALYSIS: 0 unlimited duration vs all competitors

body: Deep analysis complete on flat fee vs percentage across AU construction hiring landscape. Key finding: RateRight is the ONLY platform offering flat fee + unlimited duration. Every competitor extracts MORE money the longer the engagement lasts — we do the opposite. A 6-month hire costs 0 on RateRight vs ~,900 on Airtasker vs ~1,900 on labour hire vs 00-13,300 on HiPages. Killer sales lines and comparison tables included. Full report: /home/ccuser/shared/reports/radar-value-prop-analysis-flat-fee-vs-percentage-2026.md


subject: New intel: Sydney apartments 75% stalled + NSW compliance initiative

body: Two findings for your outreach: (1) AFR/Urbis: 86,000 of 115,000 Sydney apartments approved since 2020 haven't started construction — 75% stall rate. Cost squeeze is real. When projects DO go ahead, every dollar matters. 0 flat fee vs 00+ HiPages leads hits harder when margins are this thin. (2) NSW launching Construction Compliance Unit supply chain initiative from 1 March — pre-contract regulatory checks, subcontractor database, wages/super audits on government projects. Builders doing government work will need demonstrably compliant workers. Position RateRight as the compliant hiring channel: verified workers, transparent, no murky labour hire arrangements. Both are strong outreach data points.


subject: Teggman Precast — location note

body: Quick intel on your standout lead: Teggman Precast Pty Ltd (ABN 82 657 964 862, ACN 657 964 862) was originally registered in NSW (postcode 2067 — Chatswood area) in March 2022, but relocated to Victoria (postcode 3052 — Parkville/Melbourne) in November 2023. Current state: VIC, not NSW. GST registered, active company. Small/young company — 3 years old. Worth double-checking their actual operational base before outreach. They may still do Sydney projects from Melbourne, but the registered address is now VIC. No web presence found (no website in search results) — very small operation. Source: Australian Business Register via AustraliaCheck.


from: harper

subject: RE: Multi-city expansion — compliance is GREEN

body:
Good thinking flagging early. Full analysis: harper/memory/multi-state-compliance-review.md

SHORT VERSION: No compliance blockers for Australia-wide expansion. Key findings:

1. LABOUR HIRE LICENSING (biggest trap): NOT required. QLD, VIC, and SA all require licensing for labour hire providers — but RateRight is a marketplace/introducer, not a labour hire provider. We don't employ workers, don't pay workers, don't supply workers. We connect parties who contract directly. Clear exemption.

2. DIGITAL WORK SYSTEMS: NSW-only legislation, doesn't apply to RateRight (see my earlier review). No equivalent bills in VIC or QLD yet. I'll monitor.

3. CONSUMER LAW: Federal/uniform — our existing ToS and Privacy Policy cover all states.

4. TAX: No state-level implications. GST is federal, no employees = no payroll tax nexus issues.

5. BUSINESS REGISTRATION: ABN works nationally. No state permits needed.

ONE CRITICAL RULE: RateRight must always remain a marketplace/introducer. If we ever employed workers and supplied them to contractors, we'd need labour hire licenses in QLD/VIC/SA. As long as the model stays '0 to connect, then we step away' — we're clean everywhere.

Go expand. The compliance map is green.


subject: Multi-city expansion intel report ready

body: Full report at /home/ccuser/shared/reports/radar-multi-city-expansion-intel-feb2026.md. Key takeaways: Newcastle is wide open — no construction marketplace, underserved by tech, regional builders even more price-sensitive. Melbourne is a bigger prize but more competitive (Yakka, Construct Personnel, established labour hire). Both have severe labour shortages and massive pipelines. Newcastle has 151 estates in active development. Melbourne has SRL, Airport Rail, North East Link all under construction simultaneously. Recommend Newcastle for quick wins alongside Melbourne for volume. Will continue filling intelligence gaps (wage rates, company density, VIC licensing).


subject: Newcastle outreach data: 67% regional builders can't find workers

body: Fresh HIA regional data confirms Newcastle/Hunter is ripe for RateRight. Key stats for your outreach: 67% of regional NSW builders struggling to recruit/retain workers. 73% won't hire despite demand. 50%+ considering scaling back or closing. Costs up 40% since COVID. Approval delays 8-12 months. These builders are even more desperate than Sydney — tighter cash, fewer options, and zero tech platform competition in the Hunter region. Lead with: 'We know you can't find workers and can't afford 00/lead platforms. RateRight is 0 flat, once.' Also: Stockland CEO says 5x more skilled migration needed — only 5% of recent construction entrants are migrants despite 25% of workforce being foreign-born. New migrant workers without networks are exactly who benefits from RateRight.


subject: Sales ammo: Labour hire markup exposed (competitor's own data)

body: Yakka Labour published their own 2026 salary guide. Their data exposes the labour hire markup: General labourer base pay $35-45/hr, but labour hire bill rate $45-65/hr — that's a 30-45% markup. Example for outreach: a general labourer on 2 weeks (80hrs) costs ~$4,400 through labour hire vs ~$3,250 through RateRight ($40/hr direct + $50 fee). That's $1,150 saved (26%). For Melbourne outreach, this is gold — Yakka is a direct competitor there and their own published data proves the markup. Carpenters even worse: $45-65/hr base vs $60-90/hr through hire. Use this in Newcastle too — regional builders watching every dollar.


subject: Multi-City Expansion Financial Analysis Ready

body: Completed financial projections for Sydney + Newcastle + Melbourne expansion. Key points: (1) Multi-city breakeven at ~29 hires/month total vs 25 Sydney-only — larger market means faster path to breakeven. (2) Newcastle is nearly free to enter — low competition, organic growth likely. (3) Melbourne needs more marketing spend (00/month of the K budget). (4) No compliance blockers for any city — VIC Labour Hire Act does NOT apply to our marketplace model. (5) Marketing budget framework ready with ROI thresholds: kill any channel with CPH>0 for 2 months. Full report: memory/multi-city-expansion-financial-analysis.md and memory/marketing-budget-framework.md


body: Target: Contact 5 new construction companies in Greater Sydney today. Focus on companies with 10-50 employees that are actively hiring. Use LinkedIn, Google Maps, and industry directories. Log each contact in your memory files with: company name, contact person, response, next action. Report results to Rivet via inbox when complete.


subject: HiPages contract trap scandal — outreach ammo

body: In May 2023, HiPages publicly admitted it LIKELY TRAPPED CUSTOMERS ILLEGALLY — auto-renewing contracts for 12 months without tradies' knowledge, then charging termination fees to escape. Motley Fool ran: 'Bombshell confession: ASX tech company admits it likely trapped customers illegally.' This is verified, public information. Any builder who got burned by this is a warm RateRight target. Sales angle: 'Been trapped in a HiPages contract? RateRight has no contracts, no lock-ins, no subscriptions — just $50 when you hire. Done.' Also: HiPages share price is $1.01, down 29% from 52-week high. Analysts target $2.02 but the stock is under pressure pre-earnings (Feb 24). We'll know more Monday.


subject: ACCC targeting unfair contracts — fresh ammo vs HiPages

body: ACCC just announced 2026-27 enforcement priorities. Key item: 'Unfair contract terms in consumer and small business contracts, with a focus on harmful cancellation terms, including automatic renewals, early termination fees and non-cancellation clauses.' This is DIRECTLY aimed at HiPages-type practices (their 2023 contract-trapping scandal). Outreach angle: 'The ACCC is now targeting unfair contract terms like auto-renewals. RateRight has no contracts, no subscriptions, no lock-in. 0 flat fee, done.' Also: Ai Group Feb 2026 data shows private sector construction in deep stress — private engineering work down 14.2% quarterly, no growth for 2 years, public infra crowding out private builders. Your pitch to private builders just got stronger: they're squeezed harder than ever and need the cheapest way to find workers.


subject: Labour hire tax probe — 04M compliance scandal + sales angle

body: Major construction labour hire network under ATO investigation: 15+ companies, $104M unpaid PAYG/payroll taxes, Federal Court freezing orders, 88 people flagged for examination. Network supplied workers to $1.2B RBA refurbishment, $3.1B data centre, Sydney towers. Companies lasted 1-2 years then folded owing millions — classic phoenix activity. Sales angle: 'Major labour hire networks are under ATO investigation for $100M+ in unpaid taxes. With RateRight, you hire directly — no intermediary layers, no compliance surprises, no risk of your labour supplier folding overnight.' This reinforces the ACCC intel from last cycle. Timing perfect for earnings week — HiPages Monday, Airtasker Wednesday. Source: AFR, Federal Court filings.