Being in small business means as the business owner, we need to wear many hats. Much of what we are required to do, was never taught to us as we went about learning our trades or stepped up to the role of admin in our businesses. One of these skills that is often lacking, is…Continue Reading
It’s a quick post today, to let those of you who haven’t seen over on my Facebook page, that next week myself and AWIC (Awesome Women In Construction) will be co-hosting a Brisbane meet up event.
When my career began in construction, I was really lonely. I had no idea how or where to meet like…Continue Reading
Following on from my post a few weeks ago on bullying in the workplace and its effects on my husband, I wanted to share our self care tips for good mental health as a business owner. Often as business owners we are so busy worrying about everyone else we forget just how…Continue Reading
Bullying at work is a real issue here in Australia, with many people both male and female impacted on a daily basis. The result can be debilitating for not only the workers involved, but the entire business as well. Creating a safe work place is everyone’s responsibility, but today I want to share something we…Continue Reading
Last week I spoke at an event in Melbourne and for the first time shared my story, all of my story. It is a pretty raw story still, but in time I will share here as well. One part of my story that resonated with so many of the women in the room, was just…Continue Reading
I’ve been MIA action lately and if you are not on my Facebook page you will have missed what is going on, so a quick post today to bring you up to speed.
My daughter arrived home for a 3.5 week visit before finishing our her stint in the UK for the next 5 months. I…Continue Reading
I am asking at least weekly by clients, “how to find staff for your trade business”, where they should be advertising to find new tradies, supervisors or admin staff. There are a few options, and I have several tried and true methods that have worked time and time again for our business.
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