Business matters
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Plumbing company solves speeding fine disputes
Based in Birdwood, South Australia, Competitive Plumbing Services found that as the business grew, it was time for owner Shane Kramer to implement a GPS tracking solution ... -
Maintaining a good team culture during a crisis
Previously, I discussed the importance of creating, and maintaining, a good team culture and how critical it is for a business to not only attract but ... -
Industry bodies, unions join forces pushing for new stimulus packages
As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, a group of industry bodies and unions have joined forces to formally write to Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk calling ... -
$150K instant asset write-off opportunity overlooked in lock-down
The opportunity to write-off $150,000 per asset this financial year is being overlooked by about 75% of small-to-medium-sized businesses in lock-down, despite it being five times ... -
Five things trade business owners should focus on during COVID-19
There’s no denying it’s not business as usual for most industries, including the trades and services industry. The trades industry contributes demonstrably to the health of ... -
Apprentice plumbers have 30,000 reasons to smile
Rheem Australia has awarded a total of $30,000 to the ten deserving recipients of the 2020 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants, as Aussie apprentices feel the pinch ... -
Nearly half the Australian construction sector turns to technology for risk management
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing businesses to rely on technology much more, Procore Technologies has released the first findings of its second annual Australian construction industry ... -
True Blue Indigenous tech gives all youth a leg up with building, safety and security leaders
Warrgambi, a company dedicated to Indigenous and all-Australian youth advancement through providing excellence and training in technologies relevant to architecture, construction, security and safety is expanding ... -
Tradie financials around COVID-19
Delays in crucial supply chains and financial uncertainty is causing lengthy hold-ups on building projects which puts tradies at risk of job losses and non-payments as ... -
Government stimulus measures are commended, further needed for trade industries
The federal government is being asked to urgently provide a new and expansive stimulus package which aims to keep the building and construction industries, and the ...
