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Profession Highlight: Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Carpenter
01 June 2022 Having a career as a carpenter is so much more than building houses. As the foundation of the building industry, there’s never going to be a shortage of need for this trade.
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Your Syzmik Gear – From Shop to Site
01 May 2022 Have you ever wondered what the process of embroidering a uniform looks like? Perhaps you’re on the fence about whether you really need a branded uniform.
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Getting Your Business Back on Track After the Pandemic
01 April 2022 For the past two and a half years, the pandemic has caused chaos throughout just about every industry. While the trade industry was one of the lucky few who could still do some work, many trades had to shut down temporarily due to changing restrictions.
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Cash-in-Hand Jobs: What to Know About Those Cheeky ‘Cashies’
14 March 2022 Cash-in-hand jobs – otherwise known to tradies as ‘cashies’ – are a popular way to charge for jobs ‘off the books.’ There’s no invoicing, no lengthy payment terms and most importantly, no tax charged on these payments. However, if it sounds too good to be true, sadly, it probably is.
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The 10 Best Camping Spots in Australia and New Zealand
01 March 2022 Australia and New Zealand – in our opinion – offer some of the best camping spots in the world. With rugged terrain and breathtaking views, there are some truly great spots to get lost in and connect with nature.
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How to Organise Your Work Vehicle for the Best Productivity
14 February 2022 Whether it’s a ute, van, or something in between, how you organise your work vehicle can have a major impact on your productivity at work. It might come as a bit of a surprise, those old food wrappers on the passenger seat aren’t helping!
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Profession Highlight: Electrician
01 February 2022 Landing a job as an electrician presents an exciting opportunity for apprentices. The electrical field provides many exciting opportunities and sectors to specialise in.
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The Best Spots for a Surf This Summer in Australia and New Zealand
10 January 2022 Summer is well and truly here! Feeling the wind on your face and getting in that first surf of the season – is there any better feeling?
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Profession Highlight: Plumber
03 January 2022 When people think of plumbers, their mind usually goes straight to blocked toilets! Although they’re not wrong, this is only one small aspect of what a plumber does throughout their career.
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Profession Highlight: Landscape Gardener
16 December 2021 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.
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Customer Retention: How to Keep Them Coming Back
02 December 2021 Gaining a new customer is great, but customer retention is the thing that will elevate your business from successful to thriving.
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Tips for Hiring a Good Apprentice
02 November 2021 When it comes to finding new workers, there’s always an element of the unknown – especially when it comes to hiring an apprentice who are usually young people with little work experience.
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Tradie Partners - Tips for Living with a Tradie
02 November 2021 We often talk about tradies, but one thing we forget to touch on is those living with a tradie – the tradie partners! Here’s some tips for tradie partners.
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Handy Hints for Tradies in Lockdown
24 September 2021 With worksites going in and out of lockdown, tradies are beginning to struggle with ways to keep themselves occupied.
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Why Hiring Women in Trade is the Way to Go
16 September 2021 Only 2% of women make up the trades industry despite their skillset and capabilities. Here's why you should hire women in trade.
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