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Three Common Errors Made By Trade And Construction Business Owners At Tax Time

As ‘tax time’ approaches, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced it will be taking a close look at 3 common errors being made by taxpayers: - Incorrectly claiming work-related expenses -...

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A Tradie’s No-BS Guide to Life and Business in 2025

New Year’s resolutions can be as useless as a blunt saw if you don’t have a solid plan.  So, when it’s time to put down the beers after holidays in...

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Why You Shouldn’t Set Goals (But Why You Really Should)

In a world obsessed with achieving bigger, better, and faster, the idea of setting goals has become almost sacred. Everyone talks about their revenue targets, how big they want their...

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Christmas Checklist: Is Your Business Ready for the Christmas Period?

With the end of the year quickly approaching, trade business owners find themselves navigating a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities. The holiday period is a busy time for business owners,...

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Leadership – The Fish Rots from the Head

Leadership and the Adage “The Fish Rots from the Head” In the realm of leadership, the old adage “the fish rots from the head” serves as a powerful metaphor for...

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7 Habits for Trade and Construction Business Success: Applying Steven Covey’s Blueprint for Personal and Professional Growth

If you haven’t read Steven Covey's book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, add it to your list. Over the years it has become somewhat of a blueprint for...

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7 Hidden Enemies of Efficiency in Trade and Construction Businesses (And How to Defeat Them)

In the fast-paced world of trade and construction, efficiency is the name of the game. Yet, many business owners find themselves constantly battling against forces that slow down operations, waste...

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Time is But a Concept: Mastering Time Management in Your Trade or Construction Business

In the fast-paced world of trade and construction, time is a resource that there is never enough of. Juggling the many different hats that you wear as a business owner...

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Why is Cyber Security so important for Trade and Construction Businesses?

Cybersecurity is the protection to defend internet-connected devices and services from malicious attacks by hackers, spammers, and cybercriminals. Scammers and hackers are busy all day every day and night (their...

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Out of the Box Lead Generation Ideas For Trade Businesses

We all know the importance of lead generation. It is one of the key drivers for a growing business and will consistently be a significant part of your business journey....

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