With an astonishing 80% of Australians now on social media (Sensis), a presence on the right platform offers a very effective tool to promote your business. It can project an image of professionalism and help potential customers learn more about your business and easily contact you for work. Getting underway may have once felt overwhelming,
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No matter what size business you are running, the ability to generate high-quality leads is crucial to long-term success. Consistency of leads – and the effort involved in generating them – is also key to avoiding the feast or famine roundabout, or worse, an empty pipeline. Dahlsens is here to help, with our 10 top
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Introducing the Builder’s Marketing Plan Brought to you by Dahlsens Has your business been riding the wave? Has word of mouth kept you busy enough until now? Do you advertise until you have enough work and then back off, only to run out of projects? Maybe you’ve invested in marketing that hasn’t returned, pouring precious
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Everyone knows that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” but when you run your own building business it can be difficult to take a break without worrying that your business will fall over in your absence. Here are five tips to help you take a real break from your building business,
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As a small business owner the management of your building business can quickly become stressful. The list of responsibilities seems to literally grow by the minute – business development, cashflow management, client and project deadlines are only the tip of the iceberg. Productivity specialist and Principal Consultant at Lingford Consulting, Geoff Prior explains, “the challenge
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Taking on an apprentice can deliver benefits for your business. So how do you make sure things go smoothly? According to Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador, Alan Waldron a simple focus on attracting, training and retaining apprentices will make the difference for building companies looking to grow a sustainable business. Alan, who is also the National Training Manager at
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When everything goes to plan, taking on an apprentice can help your building business grow and thrive. Yet training up a young, and most likely inexperienced employee can also present challenges. According to General Manager at Apprenticeships Support Australia, James Moran, the following simple strategies can help ensure that taking on an apprentice turns out
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The right team is at the very core of any successful business. The people you choose to represent your brand on-site immediately become the face of your company, their tradesmanship and customer service a reflection of your business values and standards. High quality staff can quickly boost your bottom line by lifting productivity and enhancing
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As a busy business owner, it’s always challenging to find the time to work ‘on the business’ as well as always ‘in the business’. Yet planning for the future of your business – or ‘succession planning’ – is not only a plan for retirement, it’s a plan for managing the unexpected. While being self-employed can
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Behind every successful business is a well-written business plan. But what should this document include? While there is no strict formula, most effective business plans share a few things in common. What should be in your business plan? According to Director at TR Consulting, Tim Roberts, an effective business plan for any business – including
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There is no single formula for achieving business success in any industry and building/construction is no exception. As a small or medium-sized business owner it can be a struggle to keep up with the daily grind and find time to work on your long term business objectives. A comprehensive business plan is a useful tool
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The health risks associated with the harsh Australian sun are a constant focus of public health campaigns and news headlines. A depleting ozone layer and consistently high UV index underscore the sun’s impact – it’s no surprise that Australia tops the list for incidence of skin cancer worldwide, with more than 750 000 people treated for the disease
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