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Just 3 Things To Avoid, and They Don’t Involve Carbs
The list of risk factors is endless. 26% of insolvencies come from the construction industry. Across the globe construction has the highest insolvency rate.
Can You Make It Past 10?
We’re not talking about staying up… Did you know that OVER 65% of construction companies never make it past the 10 year mark?
How Tyres Changed the Restaurant Industry
How does a tyre company sell more tyres? They get people to travel more…
Major Legal Shake-Up: Australia Bans Unfair Contract Clauses
New Rules for Contracts: It’s not just about removing unfair terms anymore; it’s illegal to use them.
Best New Tools in Our Construction Belts
I’m going to drone on about AI and drones… And by drone on, I mean give you a bird’s eye view.
Remember the days when “if we didn’t fwd this email our world would end in tragedy?”
Thankfully, we’ve moved on from that brand of doomsday spam, but it got me thinking about something that I’m faced with a lot.
Avoid Being Bullied So You Save Money
A lot of people give in to bullies just to avoid conflict. The problem is, that this means you’re usually caving on something important.
Don’t Trust the Claims, Trust the Facts
Unless you really know someone, it’s really hard to trust them without proof.
There Are Ways To Get Paid Without Calling in the “Heavies”
We’ve all watched mafia films where someone is tasked with “sending a message”. You shouldn’t have to resort to that just to get paid for work you’ve done.
Working Smarter for that Promotion
Getting promoted isn’t just about doing the work and hoping that you’re going to get noticed.
Why it Matters to Be Different
In the Australian cult classic Kath and Kim, there’s a famous line,
“It’s nice, it’s different, it’s unusual…”
What Construction and Restaurants Have in Common
In his famous Kitchen Confidential, the postmodern cult classic, Anthony Bourdain has a dig at restaurants that serve brunch on the weekends. He says it’s an easy way to get rid of scraps and attach a hefty price tag to it. Clever business maybe, but potentially not so great for the customer.
Never Assume You’ll Get What You Ask For…
The other day I ordered a toast basket with my breakfast. I expected it to be a basket of toast.
The Price of Marketing
Marketing is how you differentiate yourself so that you don’t need to rely on price. In competitive industries, there’s usually someone who is prepared to go out of business faster than you.
One Habit You Can Build NOW!
There are good habits and bad habits… Usually, bad habits are the easiest to build. Building good habits often takes dedication and persistence.
Easy Ways To Save Money
I know this may sound like one of those too-good-to-be-true bestsellers that promise everything and tell you it will be easy…
Why Conflict Often Leads To Respect
So many people avoid conflict because they want to be liked.
Sometimes Tricks of the Trade Are Out to Get You!
Sometimes tricks of the trade are ways for others to stitch you up.
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