Syzmik | Blogs

Syzmik Unleashed: Farmer’s Markets and Small-Town Feels

15 September 2023 What’s more satisfying than a nice, healthy meal? A nice, healthy meal that you’ve personally grown the ingredients for!

Syzmik Unleashed: The Wandering Chippy

01 September 2023 It’s time to meet another one of the Syzmik crew – Andrew, ‘The Wandering Chippy’! the almost garbologist. Andrew is a true-blue Aussie bloke living and working in Sydney. We chatted with him about his job, what inspires him and what tradie life is like.

Syzmik Unleashed: Going for Gold

15 August 2023 Plenty of us have had a crack at panning for gold at local tourist hot spots. You know the ones – you’re usually muddy, cold and standing in a few centimetres of water. You swirl a pan around and see nothing but sand and rocks, perhaps the occasional glimmer… that turns out to be nothing.

Syzmik Unleashed: One Sss-eriously Sss-cary Job!

01 August 2023 For many of us, snakes are something better admired from a distance! We sat down with snake and reptile expert, Stuart McKenzie, owner of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers, to discuss all things snakes and how he came to be the @sunshinecoastsnakecatcher.

Tradie Health Month: Putting the Wellbeing of Our Hardworking Tradies First

15 July 2023 Tradies are often stereotyped as rough-and-tumble workers battling the weather – rain, hail or shine – to get the job done. And while this stereotype was true for a while, it became problematic when tradies felt like they had to push through injuries.

Profession Highlight: Electrician

01 July 2023 Landing a job as an electrician presents an exciting opportunity for apprentices. The electrical field provides many exciting opportunities and sectors to specialise in.

Looking After Yourself Physically and Mentally as a Tradie

15 June 2023 Let's face it, tradie life can be tough sometimes! Thankfully, there are ways to help your body to recover adequately, as well as different ways that you can support your physical and mental health as well as your mate’s health on site.

Profession Highlight: Landscape Gardener

01 June 2023 Working as a landscape gardener is a fantastic career choice for those who love nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s working on a small garden or over the expanse of a large property, no two gardens are the same which makes every day unique.

Quality Tools Every Tradie Needs

15 May 2023 Being a tradie is a tough gig – we know you know that– it’s just a fact. From getting up at the crack of dawn, to dealing with difficult contractors and clients – and this barely even scratches the surface!

Pros and Cons: The Best Vehicles for Tradies

01 May 2023 Time for a new vehicle? Whether you just bought a new one or your old one is falling to bits, it’s never too soon for an upgrade.

Why are branded uniforms so important?

15 April 2023 This age-old debate has been going on forever, but no matter what side of the fence you’re on, it’s important to understand the benefits of having a branded uniform – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Ditch Maccas and Eat Healthy Onsite

01 April 2023 Eating well as a tradie can sometimes be a challenge, especially when the temptation to buy fast food is there due to price, taste and convenience. However, it is important that tradies fuel their bodies with the right foods to combat their physically demanding jobs.

To Wrap or Not to Wrap

15 March 2023 Whether your business is large or small, you may have contemplated car wrapping as a form of advertising. Car wraps can be aesthetically pleasing, and they’re a way of obtaining new leads simply by going about your day.

Back to Basics – Tradie Do's and Don’ts

13 February 2023 As a tradie, you get a lot of instruction and advice every day – from when you are an apprentice right up until you are a foreman. Take a look as we head back to basics, and explore the tradie do's and don’ts, as well as everyday behaviour onsite.

Making the Most of Your Ute

01 February 2023 Space is limited in utility vehicles whether you have a single or dual cab. The classic “ute” is great for travelling with cargo and useful on-site, but they generally have restricted storage options and we are guessing you probably have lots to store!