There seem to be a number of people working in the building industry being paid under an ABN. This isn’t an issue if they genuinely run their own business, if they have a range of people that pay them, and if they are the one who chooses what to do, when to do...
FCTA will be offering experienced tradies the chance to complete the 2 units required for a contractors licence. The SA government require people applying for their contractors licence, to complete a business finance and a legal applications course. These will be run...
The Office of Consumer & Business Services have put together a checklist for people to see what parts of Australian Consumer Law apply to them. This is a good resource for sub-contractors and tradies running their own businesses. Attached is the CHECKLIST, you can...
On Friday 2nd August, the Federal Government announced a reduction in incentive payments. This section will be updated once the full impact of the cuts has been worked out. The most commonly asked question we get from employers is “what incentives are available...
The good people at MEGT have put together this flyer on the benefits that are available for hiring an apprentice before the end of February 2013. With an additional $4000 available to hire a mature aged apprentice, these incentives can really help grow your business....
Almost half of the people working in the building and construction industry, do not have a formal qualification. For many, they have been working on sites for years, and have extensive experience. That knowledge and experience can be recognised with a formal...
