While the trades and construction industry has been a primarily male-dominated one for a long time, things are slowly beginning to change. So here’s some motivation and inspiration for all the hard-working women in hi-vis out there.
Anyone running a trades-based business knows it’s a stressful career path that can really take a toll. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some simple things any tradesperson can do to make their work situation more enjoyable.
As a tradesperson, opportunities often arise out of nowhere and some of them require you to stretch your business in order to meet them. It’s in times like these that you need a loan in a hurry. But how?
As a tradesperson, you went into business to spend your time out on the tools. What you didn’t expect to be doing, was spending your evenings and weekends sending invoices, quoting for jobs, or chasing payment for the job you finished last month.
As easy as it is to do your books with MYOB software, sometimes help is needed. Or maybe you’d rather relax with a cold one after a long day rather than spend time on your numbers.
Whether you’re a tradie getting ready to have your own stand at a renovation show, or a builder or construction owner preparing to exhibit at a design, architecture, building and construction expo, it’s important to prepare and be strategic.
When talking about construction, the term ‘cutting edge’ is most often used in its literal sense. But there are a few examples innovative technologies beginning to make waves. Here are the five tech trends set to take the sector by storm.
Life in construction can be tough, real tough. While it’s not the responsibility of managers to solve the complex mental health issues in the industry, it is up to them to start the conversation.
With lots on your plate as a tradie, like quoting for clients, completing jobs, buying supplies, and trying to handle marketing and accounting tasks, working life can be incredibly overwhelming.