The art of making good decisions
Builders’ business coach Graeme Owen says making good decisions can be a difficult process that involves deliberation, sleep and some…
Business Tips
Change is constant – so are people
We’re living in a constant state of flux, but the people at the heart of it remain the same. Business…
TOP INSURANCE TIPS
Trade insurance expert Ben Rickard offers insights on recent insurance issues that have cropped up from builder and sub-contractors We’ve…
THE TOP TWO INCHES
During stressful times, make sure to take care of yourself, plan ahead and look for solutions rather than focus on…
HOW A FOUR-DAY WEEK CAN WORK
Moving to a four-day week can bring tremendous benefits for businesses prepared to try something new How many of these…
STATUTORY LIABILITY INSURANCE
Having health and safety protocols isn’t the same as protecting oneself from consequences if there are accidents in the workplace.…
BUILDING WHILE RESOURCES ARE TIGHT
Have you heard the expression ‘Make hay while the sun shines?’ The sun appears to be shining on our booming…
BUILDING PROCESSES FOR THE LONG-TERM
While it’s tempting to say yes to every job, it’s worth taking a step back and considering your next move,…
Building a team in a tight labour market?
Putting together a high-performing building crew is always a challenge – and an even bigger one in a tight labour…
INTENTIONS, NOT GOALS
How can you effectively plan in these unpredictable times? Business coach Graeme Owen says don’t make plans too detailed, focus…
NIMBLE AND QUICK
Facing big changes in your market might tempt you to make sudden changes to how you do business. But any…
I LOVE YOUR WORK
The concept of ‘love’ doesn’t have an immediately obvious connection to the nuts and bolts of building, but, in this…