About TradeTime
Built in Ireland, for Irish & UK trades
We started TradeTime because we were tired of using software built for American markets. Irish and UK tradespeople deserve tools that understand how they actually work.
Our story
TradeTime was born out of frustration. Our co-founder Conor spent 10 years as an electrician in Dublin, and every software tool he tried was either built for the US market or far too expensive for a small Irish business.
VAT was always an afterthought. RCT? Forget about it. And good luck finding software that knew what an Eircode was. He spent his evenings doing paperwork that should have taken minutes, not hours.
In 2023, he teamed up with Niamh — a software engineer who grew up watching her dad run a plumbing business with paper invoices and a diary — and they set out to build the tool Irish trades actually needed.
Today, TradeTime is used by over 1,000 tradespeople across Ireland and the UK. And we're just getting started.
Our Mission
“To give every tradesperson in Ireland and the UK the professional tools they need to run a profitable business — without the complexity or cost of enterprise software.”
We believe that a sole trader in Sligo deserves the same quality software as a large construction firm in London. That's why we offer a free plan that's genuinely useful, and paid plans that won't break the bank.
What we believe
Built by Trades, for Trades
Our founders come from trade backgrounds. We know the early mornings, the late invoices, and the paperwork pile-up. We built TradeTime to solve our own problems first.
Local First
We're not a US company trying to adapt to Ireland. We built TradeTime in Dublin, for Irish and UK tradespeople. VAT, RCT, Eircode — these aren't add-ons, they're fundamentals.
Simple by Design
Tradespeople are busy. Every feature we build must save time, not add complexity. If it takes more than a few taps, we haven't got it right yet.
Fair Pricing, Always
We believe great software shouldn't cost a fortune. Our free plan is genuinely useful, and our paid plans are priced fairly for small trade businesses.
Our journey
TradeTime founded in Dublin
First 100 beta users from Irish trades
Public launch with Free, Pro, and Team plans
1,000+ active users across Ireland and UK
Launched client portal and online payments
Mobile app in development
Meet the team
A small team of builders, makers, and former tradespeople on a mission to make trade businesses more efficient.
Conor Byrne
Co-Founder & CEO
Former electrician turned software entrepreneur. 10 years in the trades before building TradeTime.
Niamh Walsh
Co-Founder & CTO
Software engineer with a passion for building tools that make real people's lives easier.
Dara O'Sullivan
Head of Product
Spent 5 years building SaaS products. Obsessed with user experience and simplicity.
Fiona Doyle
Head of Customer Success
Former bookkeeper for trade businesses. Knows the pain of VAT returns and RCT firsthand.
Join the TradeTime community
Start your free trial today and see why over 1,000 tradespeople trust TradeTime to run their business.