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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…

Top 12 most used tools for carpenters
Top 12 most used tools for carpenters

Carpentry, like any other trade, has its own set of tools. Every craftsperson understands that having the correct tools for…

What is the difference between a contractor and a subcontractor
What is the difference between a contractor and a subcontractor

For business owners, business managers and employers, it’s important to understand the key differences between contractors and subcontractors, as well…

How to become a cleaning contractor
How to become a cleaning contractor

So, you enjoy cleaning – so much so that you fancy doing it professionally and want to start your own…