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Winning your first clients as a sole trader
Winning your first clients as a sole trader

So, you’ve started your sole trader business and become your own boss. Congratulations! But now that you’ve got the admin…

Top 6 mistakes to avoid when hiring a contractor
Top 6 mistakes to avoid when hiring a contractor

If it’s time for your small business to expand, you will likely need to hire a contractor. Between running your…

How to get an electrical licence in NSW
How to get an electrical licence in NSW

Getting an electrician license is a major milestone in the journey to running your own electrician business in Australia’s most…

How to manage your finances as a contractor
How to manage your finances as a contractor

Choosing to become a contractor and operate as an independent contractor instead of as an employee of a business or…

Do I need a contractor licence in NSW?
Do I need a contractor licence in NSW?

Technically speaking, you don’t need a NSW contractor licence to work as a builder or tradesperson in NSW – with…

What to look out for in a contractor agreement
What to look out for in a contractor agreement

How we work has changed dramatically in recent years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Much of Australia’s workforce has made…

7 marketing tips for sole traders
7 marketing tips for sole traders

Marketing and promoting your sole trader business is an essential part of running your own business, regardless of the industry…

A Plumbers Workplace Health and Safety Guide
A Plumbers Workplace Health and Safety Guide

Many trades professionals operate in environments that expose them to inherent safety risks, and plumbers are certainly no different. The…

6 common plumbing hazards and tips to minimise the risks
6 common plumbing hazards and tips to minimise the risks

Hazards come with the territory in most trade professions, and plumbing is no different. So, let’s do a round-up of…

How to get a NSW plumbing licence
How to get a NSW plumbing licence

Plumbing systems are intricate feats of design and engineering that are essential infrastructure in cities, towns, and regional centres throughout…