Construction industry benefits from continued growth
09 November, 2015October has seen continued growth in the national construction industry, largely due to an increase in apartment-building activity.
How to get your quote right to avoid disputes
06 November, 2015 by Roger Mendelson*One of the most common issues affecting electricians is payment disputes with customers arguing over the cost of the work once the work has already been completed.
How to tell if your business is sustainable
29 September, 2015Will the change in government leadership lead to policy change? How do you know if your business can withstand change and remain viable?
Technology trends survey — where's your industry heading?
25 August, 2015What's happening in your industry? Have your say in our Technology Trends survey.
NECA calls for more enforcement with non-conforming building products
25 August, 2015Calls for more government funding and enforcement in relation to non-compliant building products are being made by NECA and other building and construction industry peak bodies.
Financial lifeline for small businesses
30 July, 2015A new website and mobile app, financialfirstaid.org.au, has been launched to assist small businesses suffering financial stress.
Apprentice support for 51,000 jobs in SA
28 July, 2015A new national apprentice program will result in 51,000 apprentice and trainee job opportunities in South Australia over the next three years.
Electrical services industry powers on
07 July, 2015The electrical services industry has faced challenging market conditions over the past five years, but improved investment into the housing market and ongoing maintenance activity on commercial and industrial premises is expected to spur industry growth, according to research firm IBISWorld.
Small business package passes Senate
19 June, 2015Contractors and other small businesses are now guaranteed access to the $20,000 asset write-off and 1.5% tax cut with the government's Small Business package passing the Senate.
CEDA report: more than five million Aussie jobs gone in 10 to 15 years
17 June, 2015More than five million jobs — almost 40% of Australian jobs that exist today — have a moderate to high chance of dying out in the next 10 to 15 years due to new technology, a report released yesterday has claimed.
Adelaide Uni to develop energy storage knowledge bank
03 June, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility.
Budget provides opportunities for installers
15 May, 2015The announcement in the recently released federal Budget that small businesses stand to receive significant tax breaks for business purchases has already seen a flow-on effect of companies positioning their products for businesses to easily take advantage of the tax concessions.
Tradies should be smiling today: Budget 2015
13 May, 2015The 2015-16 Federal Budget was handed down last night by Treasurer Joe Hockey and one of the big winners to come out of it will be small business.
Salary growth hits 12-year low
07 May, 2015Six in 10 employees leaving an organisation are moving sideways into a similar role and more than four out of 10 employees say the reason they leave an organisation is about money, according to this year's AIM National Salary Survey.
Senate proposals could increase risk and energy bills
23 April, 2015The peak national body for Australia's energy networks claims a new Senate Inquiry report may see higher energy costs for consumers as well as increased regulatory risk.
