Contractor

Employee vs. independent contractor – What’s the difference
Employee vs. independent contractor – What’s the difference

Hiring staff to help with your business can be an involved process. One of the decisions you will need to…

4 essential safety tips for tradies
4 essential safety tips for tradies

Tradies are often exposed to high-risk scenarios so it’s critical that you take the necessary safeguards to maintain your safety…

A guide to managing contractors and minimising risk
A guide to managing contractors and minimising risk

When your business uses contractors to perform certain services on your behalf, there is always the potential risks for things…

How to set up your own sole trader contracting business
How to set up your own sole trader contracting business

Becoming a sole trader and starting your own self-employed business can be a highly rewarding and fulfilling journey. The Australian…

10 tips for marketing and growing your carpentry business
10 tips for marketing and growing your carpentry business

Carpentry can be a satisfying and lucrative trade, but there’s a lot of competition out there. No matter whether you’re…

Top 5 plumbing marketing tips: Get more leads for your business
Top 5 plumbing marketing tips: Get more leads for your business

As a plumber you seek out new customers to grow your business. It’s a competitive industry and that’s why reducing…

The tradie’s guide to business insurance
The tradie’s guide to business insurance

Why do Tradies need insurance? Unless you’ve got a money tree growing out the back, the financial consequences of a claim could not only put…

What SMEs need to know about business contracts
What SMEs need to know about business contracts

By Philip Salakas – Lawpath Falling victim to unfair contract terms is a regular pitfall for small business operators. Contracts…

Toolbox of Tips for Tradies National Health Month 
Toolbox of Tips for Tradies National Health Month 

Tradies National Health Month is an important campaign held every August in Australia each year, aiming to raise awareness around…

Comprehensive guide to managing risks for tradesmen
Comprehensive guide to managing risks for tradesmen

Running your own trade business or working as a contractor often means you’re exposed to greater risk than many other…