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Tradie Health Month: Looking After Yourself as a Tradie

01 August 2022 Being a tradie is a physically demanding job. The long days, harsh weather conditions and physical labour make it a difficult job to keep up with – both physically and mentally.

The Best Adventure Locations in Your Region

31 July 2022 From four-wheel driving to camping under the stars, we’re always down for an adventure! Whether it’s secret swimming holes or secluded walking tracks, some adventure locations are more popular than others.

10 Ways to Increase Productivity Onsite

15 July 2022 As a tradie, no two days are the same. Sometimes you’ll feel as though you have a million things on your list to get through, while others, you might find yourself twiddling your thumbs. If you don’t organise your days as best you could, your productivity onsite may suffer.

Tradie Hacks: How to Upgrade Your Site

01 July 2022 As a tradie, you’ve probably seen your fair share of things on-site, as well as dealt with a few curveballs that have been thrown your way. Sometimes, these curveballs leave you thinking, ‘I should definitely do this next time.'.

The Benefits of Team Bonding

30 June 2022 Team incentives are a great thing for a company to offer. Many incentive programs include activities that help teams bond with each other, which has a range of benefits for overall morale and camaraderie within the group.

The Value of Team Incentives

15 June 2022 Motivating your employees by using team incentives can help them work effectively and efficiently. When it comes to recognising the value of these incentives, employers often underestimate them.

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.

8 Ways to Keep Your Team Motivated

30 May 2022 In today’s day and age, earning a decent salary sadly isn’t enough motivation for some workers. Maintaining a productive group of employees can be difficult, but it’s crucial to ensure work is being completed efficiently.

Upcycling: How to Do it and Easy DIY Projects

16 May 2022 The latest trend tradies and DIY’ers alike are jumping on is upcycling. Upcycling is the opportunity to upcycle trash and turn it into a new product or treasure!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.