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Held in Port Moresby’s premier auditorium, the two day Conference features senior key speakers from both industry and government. This is the perfect opportunity for executives across all sectors to hear firsthand some of PNG’s leading professionals pass on their knowledge and insight into developing PNG.

Exhibitors companies will be promoting products and services for business, industry, trade, education, transportation, energy and mining.

In conjunction with the conference, an exciting exhibition and trade fair located at the same venue provides the ideal environment to greatly assist in forming new relationships between Australian and Papua New Guinea companies.

Whether it’s to hear about PNG’s future and attend the trade expo as a delegate, showcase your company as an exhibitor or attend as a registered trade visitor, please contact us by phone or email and we will forward you the details.

With over 120 booths set to fill the lively exhibition area and ample networking opportunities at the evening functions this is a not to be missed business opportunity in PNG.

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WE MEET AGAIN! HEY TRADIES, IT’S GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK!

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ith the recent election we’ve encountered some pretty poor marketing campaigns from both sides of the fence. Recently I came across a doozy, concocted by the Liberal Party, where they’ve propped an actor-Tradie up on a flimsy-looking work bench having a heart-to-heart with us about the Labor Party’s attempt to ‘go to war’ on the Aussie economy. Now, I know a typical Aussie Tradie-bloke when I see one and he’s usually got three-day-old stubble, worn out looking work duds and a beaten-up old travel mug the size of a small child’s head.

This fella is clearly an imposter and we’re not the only ones that think so! Flick to the Ultimate Guide To Smoko on page 10 to find out more, including where to see the full video! I’d love to hear what our Tradies think of the election and what it means for you in the industry, so feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts at aly@ttmediagroup.com.au Also in this issue, we sit down with Qantas Wallabies star Joe Powell - head to page 9 to find out more about the team and Joe’s stealth training regime! Speaking of stealth, we’re going to make sure you’re a tax time superhero this year, so we’ve got some sneaky tips to get you ahead of the money game and into some awesome news boys toys sooner, head to page 18 to find out more!

Because you guys are so awesome we’re keeping the legendary freebies coming, like movie tickets to Central Intelligence, new work boots from Mongrel and the latest and greatest tools for the job!

I’ll leave you to get busy! Until next time, Tradies…

Aly

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8. Nuts & Bolts 10. Ultimate Guide to Smoko 12. MIGAS Awards Wrap-Up 13. Soapbox 14. Tradies with Balls:

Joe Powell, QANTAS Wallabies 16. Bledisloe Cup

Pull-Out Poster 18. Boys Toys for Tax Time 20. Money Goals for the

Tricky Tradie 22. Puzzles 23. Joke & Tool of

the Month 25. Tool Test 27. Adam Brand 28. Free Stuff

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DENI UTE MUSTER Organisers of the iconic Deni Ute Muster haven’t slowed down since the announcement that Keith Urban will be headlining their 18th birthday party on 30 September and 1 October. Joining Keith Urban, James Reyne, Adam Brand and The Outlaws, John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Shannon Noll, Busby Marou, The Sunny Cowgirls, Catherine Britt, Christie Lamb and Deep Creek Road (Phew!), will be an extremely talented group of performers keeping the entertainment going throughout the day. With long weekends in New South Wales and Victoria, the Deni Ute Muster is the perfect short break destination for music, mayhem and footy! Footy fans are encouraged to bring along their team jersey and their camp chair and join us in the main arena from 1.30pm on Saturday (just after the World Record Blue Singlet Count) to see which team will win the 2016 AFL Premiership Cup. There will also be the return of family favourites, including wood chopping and whip cracking demonstrations and Roo’d – the bouncing kangaroos, to name a few. With many more announcements to come, the 2016 Deni Ute Muster will be the biggest yet. Head to deniutemuster.com.au or call 03 5881 3388 to secure your tickets now.

EMPOWER VANUATA: FOLLOW UP

A huge thanks to everyone that donated to the first fundraising campaign for Empower Vanuatu. Organisers raised over $10,000 which enabled the supply of lap top computers into a school on the Island of Tanna In Vanuatu. Everyone who took park has had a role in something quite historic, when the team got together with an amazing company out of Queensland, Nev House, who built 14 cyclone-proof buildings on Tanna, including a magnificent school, and allowed everyone to join them on their official opening in April to present the computers. For those wanting to pledge funds, please get them in as soon as you can as this round of fundraising closes. Next year is shaping up to be a ripper, with another 200 schools to contribute to! Head to letsact.com.au for more info!

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CURRENT LENDING PRACTISES CAN PUNISH SMALL BUSINESS Small business accounts for 97 per cent of all businesses in Australia, employs 70 per cent of the workforce and contributes more than half a trillion dollars to the economy, yet remains the poor cousin when it comes to securing finance. It’s a problem that needs fixing, according to Campbell Smyth, CEO Asia Pacific for specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages. “Statistics like these demonstrate that small business and self-employed people should be the most powerful economic voice in Australia, because they truly are the engine room of our economy,” Campbell said. “Over 2.4 million Australians are self-employed, 1.4 million of these are sole traders and the remaining 1 million employ 6 million people. According to a report by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation, Australia is ranked as the second easiest country to start a business, after New Zealand, and yet more than 60 per cent of small businesses fail within the first three years of operation,” Mr Smyth explained.

“Starting a new business is fraught with risks of all types, but there’s no question that it is next to impossible to succeed without access to affordable capital, and most small and medium-sized enterprises say that availability and conditions of credit are key barriers to their business growth. When you add to that a previous business or credit failure – which is not uncommon for business entrepreneurs, then they are facing a massive hurdle.” Mr Smyth said he wanted to highlight that there are options outside of the mainstream banks. In fact, non-banks make up a growing segment of the loan market. He said that small business owners should not hesitate to seek help from a specialist lender and/or broker with experience in this area.

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your monthly Here we go again, Tradies… welcome toint ernet! We’ve compilation of the best laughs on thein thi s issue, so sit tracked down some pearlers for youthose cac kle glands! back, grab your smoko and loose up

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What do you get when you pass a beer to a bloke on a jack hammer? If it isn’t funny enough to imagine, you have to see the footage, paired with the hilarious commentary by Ozzy Man Reviews. So the big question is, what happens to the beer?

With a new political war in the air, a piece of marketing material was bound to surface that would have us all scratching our heads! In this round, the Liberal Party reckons Labor’s war on the economy will cost Aussie jobs and they’ve got a fake tradie telling us about it, with his questionable acting ability and debatable jobsite coffee cup in hand. What do you reckon? Does this bloke do Tradie’s justice?

Watch the full video at thetradie.com.au/smoko and find out!

You be the judge at thetradie.com.au/smoko

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Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne, joined by Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel and Tommy Lee Jones, while Julia Stiles reprises her role in the series. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows. Jason Bourne is in Cinemas July 28 jasonbournemovie.com.au

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SH!T TRADIES NEVER SAY u Think of some typical chat you’ll hear Aussie Tradies say..

There’ll be rants and raves about how much work needs to go into a job, how much material will cost and when the heck smoko is! We love this clip from The Australian Physiotherapy Association, it stars Dave Hughes and is all about what you’ll never catch a Tradie saying… classic!

Watch the full clip at thetradie.com.au/smoko

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www.facebook.com/ thetradiemag JOE POWELL NAMED IN THE 2016 WALLABIES SQUAD u

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Imagine playing for your local Rugby club in Canberra and one day getting the news that you’re joining the 2016 Wallabies Squad! What would you do? In the case of Joe Powell, he didn’t quite believe the news!

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Check out our interview with Joe on page 14 and watch the full video of his response to the news at thetradie.com.au/smoko

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AFL LIP READING u You all loved the AFL Lip Reading skit from last month’s issue

by Adam Spicer, the talented bloke behind Random Ads. Adam was kind enough to create a follow-up clip for us and it’s just as bloody hilarious as the first! You really have to be paying attention to make the difference between Adam’s funny lines and what the real players are actually saying!

Check it out!

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LEBRATTICES MIGASA’SCE TOP APPREN ES AUSTRALI

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National Winners • Luke Atkins from Associated Scale Services – Electrotechnology Apprentice of the Year QLD and National Apprentice of the Year • Jessica Grima from BOC Australia Trainee of the Year NSW and National Trainee of the Year • Haylee Sharp from Studio 1 Building – Women in Trades Medal for Excellence • Bryce Hanson from BHP Billiton – Indigenous Apprentice Medal for Excellence • Mitchell Ryall from CJD Equipment – Indigenous

Apprentice Medal for Excellence

State Category Winners: • James McEwan from CRM Building – MIGAS Rising Star Award QLD • Grace De Riecroft from Prime Group – Trainee of the Year QLD • Benjamin Gunter from Penske Power Systems – Automotive Apprentice of the Year QLD • Rob Jobe from the University of Queensland – Construction Apprentice of the Year QLD • Adam Blackman from Caltex Refineries QLD – Metal & Engineering Apprentice of the Year QLD • Andrew West from Nupress Tools – MIGAS Rising Star Award NSW

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IGAS Apprentices and Trainees unveiled the champions of the traditional trade industry last month at its annual Excellence in Trades Awards (ETA) Queensland Final and National Gala, with the TRADIE Magazine watching earnestly from the crowd as the program’s official media partner.

2016 was a big year for the MIGAS Excellence in Trades Awards. Not only did it mark the 20th anniversary of the awards program searching far and wide across Australia to uncover the apprentices and trainees showing the industry how it is done, it also attracted more nominees than any previous year.

The crowd celebrated the trade industry’s ‘night of nights’ in style, with world renowned beat boxer Tom Thum opening the show with a spellbinding performance and 2016 Australian of the Year and former Chief of Army David Morrison delivering an uplifting speech encouraging guests to strive high to leave a legacy.

A highlight for us was watching MIGAS shine a light on the increasing contributions of women and Indigenous Australians to the sector, with the awarding of a Women in Trades Medal for Excellence and Indigenous Medals for Excellence.

In addition to the Queensland Finalists being announced across five categories, the winners of the two highly coveted national awards were announced, with Luke Atkins from Associated Scale Services named National Apprentice of the Year and Jessica Grima from BOC Australia as National Trainee of the Year.

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The MIGAS ETA program were supported by a number of sponsors, including Apprenticeship Support Australia, SkillsTech TAFE QLD, BJ’s Workwear, CJD Equipment, HopgoodGanim Lawyers, Training Prospects and MGI Business Solutions.

The TRADIE Magazine would like to congratulate all nominees, finalist and state and national winners for their outstanding achievements!

• Jeremy Monforte from Flower Power – Agricultural Apprentice of the Year NSW • Jonathon Plews from IVECO Trucks Australia – Automotive Apprentice of the Year NSW • James Maslin from Wormwald – Electrotechnology Apprentice of the Year NSW • Tristan McKenzie from Hedweld Engineering – Metal & Engineering Apprentice of the Year NSW • Shalin Perera from Johnson Controls - Apprentice of the Year VIC • Natalie Kearney from PFG Australia – MIGAS Impact Award VIC • Lana Ennor from Bradken Wundowie – Metal & Engineering Apprentice of the Year WA • Cody Line from Energy Development – Automotive Apprentice of the Year WA • Lee Bronkhorst from ENVAR - Electrotechnology Apprentice of the Year WA • Marvin Reuben from Marine & Civil – MIGAS

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SOAPBOX

On this month’s soapbox we asked our Facebook friends about EVERYONE’S favourite time of the year – tax time! We asked our tradies…

KEVIN SNEE “The biggest annoyance is to actually pay someone to try and get money that we paid back into our accounts and it’s usually not much - I don’t understand this! Our job is already taxing on our bodies and families but it seems the government doesn’t get enough money with cigarette sales and the cops pulling people over for stupid stuff. The only perk that we possibly could get out of this is a case and tax free cash jobs, or maybe the occasional packet of winny blues on the side as a treat.”

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LYNDON GREENHILL “ There used to be a remote area allowance but it seems that is no more…”

GRAHAM DOOLEY “Tax is the biggest annoyance and avoiding it is the best perk!”

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“ A perk is getting paid more than a lawyer and the annoyance is figuring out what to do with all the money I supposedly make.”

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“Pro: good prices on some tools and great time to get a new vehicle.

Con: Lots of paperwork”

“The biggest annoyance has got to be processing all those receipts to keep the big man happy. A perk would have to be taking the dog to work can be used as a tax deduction!”

SUE HONEY BACKHOUSE “The biggest annoyance for tradies is record keeping and the biggest perk is having me for their accountant!”

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It doesn’t get much tougher than Rugby Union – especially when it comes to the Aussie Wallabies squad!

This month, we sat down for a chat with Wallabies recruit Joe Powell to find out more about how he got his shot at the big time in footy…

TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY IN FOOTBALL HOW DID THE DREAM START FOR YOU? I started playing Rugby in the Under 10s at the Marist College in Canberra and then I played for ACT from Under 12s to Under 18s.

When I finished school I went to the Canberra Vikings club, then played for Australia in the Under 20s side. I got to go with the Brumbies last and this year, and then I got a call to head into the Wallabies squad a few weeks ago.

anything like that. My least favourite thing would have to be the amount of running involved - the amount of kilometres per game isn’t really that enjoyable!

THAT’S A PRETTY COOL JOURNEY! IS FOOTBALL A BIG DEAL IN YOUR FAMILY? My dad and my younger and older brothers all played footy, so yeah.

Dad really got me into playing Rugby. I remember from a young age we would always go and watch the Brumbies play as a family, so I’ve always been a member at the club. Footy is a big part of the family.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE GETTING THE NEWS ABOUT BEING SELECTED TO PLAY FOR THE WALLABIES? I thought it was a joke (laughs)! I actually got an email saying I was selected in the squad but I hadn’t heard from anyone that it was even a potential opportunity. Plus, I had only played a couple of games, so it wasn’t on the cards! It was a huge surprise though and I was pretty happy. The selection was made randomly from a wider squad after the Super Rugby and I guess there weren’t that many halfbacks playing that well, so they went out on a whim and gave me a go out of nowhere (laughs)!

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE AND LEAST FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT PLAYING YOUR POSITION AS HALFBACK? My favourite thing is that I don’t have to do much tackling and I get to stay out of everything, so there’s also not many injuries or

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HOW DO YOU STAY FOCUSED WHEN IT COMES TO TRAINING AND THE IDEA OF GETTING OUT ON THE FIELD? I’ve spent a week and a half in training camps in Queensland and a few half weeks in Sydney, but the preparation isn’t that different to training with the Brumbies. Getting to know everyone was probably the hardest part. It’s really exciting, though, because as a kid you dream to play for the Wallabies so when it became a realistic opportunity it was really cool.

WHAT HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED SO FAR WITH THE WALLABIES SQUAD? The Wallabies just completed a 3-test series against England and that was the squad I was in there for. I’m also hoping to be playing at the end of the year for Rugby Championship and other games.

HOW DO YOU FEEL THE TEAM IS GOING THIS SEASON, FROM AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE? Behind the walls it’s like any other footy team, except with high profile players, which can make it a little more serious. There’s always times where we have a bit of fun, though. They’re just a really good bunch of blokes and it’s a good experience.

EVERYONE WILL BE KEEN TO KNOW THAT YOU’RE ALSO A CARPENTER IN THE MAKING! IS THIS SOMETHING YOU’LL GO BACK TO LATER IN YOUR LIFE? Yeah, I started my apprenticeship as a carpenter but it’s not something I will be able to continue while doing footy - it’s just not possible. What I am doing, though, is going to university and I want to study something relating to construction. I’m planning to study by correspondence with the University of Southern Queensland.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER PEOPLE WANTING TO KICK SOME OF THEIR OWN GOALS? Keep working hard and if you’ve got a dream, go for it!

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WHAT’S YOUR TRAINING REGIME LIKE? On the average day we have a morning unit session, so the backs and forwards split up. After that is a gym session, then a bit of a break in the middle, then a team session in the afternoon. We’d usually follow that with a day off.

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RUGBY QUIZ 1. When did Rugby Union start in Australia?

2. In which State or Territor y was the first game of Rugby played in Australia?

3. What is the name of the Australian Rugby team?

4. Which countries compete in the Rugby Championship?

5. In which year was Australia given third position in the world rankings?

6. How many tournaments of the Rugby World Cup has Australia won?

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In which year and against what team did Australia win their first Rugby World Cup?

8. In which year and against what team did Australia win their second Rugby World Cup?

10. How many world cup tournaments has there been?

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1. 1850’s 2. New South Wales 3. Wallabies 4. New Zealand, Australia, 1999 South Africa and Argentina 5. 2008 6. 2 7. England, 1991 8. France, Catchpole, 9. David Campese, John Eales, Nick Farr-Jones, Michael Lynagh, Ken Mark Ella and Tim Horan 10. 6

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2016 DATES

BLEDISLOE CUP Good luck with that, bro!

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NRL Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels GIO Stadium, Canberra

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NRL Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys Allianz Stadium, Sydney

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NRL Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra WIN Stadium, Woollongong

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B O Y S T O Y S F O R T A X T IM E

Okay, we know we should probably do the sensible thing and put the tax return away for a rainy day or pop it into the old super fund, but what’s the fun in that?! Why not treat yourself? After all, all Tradies deserve some cool new toys at tax time! We’ve researched the coolest new gear for you to get your hands on this tax time…

THE CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE:

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bars, premium stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and smartphone compatible input, and remote key fob with keyless ignition. To amplify the Dark Horse family attributes, not only are the fenders, fairing, fuel tank and bags blacked out, the iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress, forks, mirrors, handlebars and switch cubes, turn signals, tank console, engine and airbox cover, lower controls, floorboards and taillight housing are also blacked out.

The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with a two-year unlimited kilometer factory warranty with premium roadside assistance, priced from $34,995 ride away and will be available in dealerships this July. To find out more on vehicle specifications, contact a dealer visit indianmotorcycle.com.au

The tiny camera is designed with built-in waterproof technology and has easy one-button control for simple yet powerful life-capture solutions. The camera also features built in wi-fi, allowing you to connect to the GoPro App on your smartphone and upload images direct onto social media with ease. RRP $299.95 available form gopro.com

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RECORD PLAYER

Vinyl is making a huge comeback right now and the team at Rockit have an amazing range of record players to do justice to your vinyl collection.

This GPO Attache ‘GO’ record player has all the features you’ll need and comes in a great range of colours. Its retro briefcase design looks stunning set up at home or when taken out on the road, which is made possible by the built-in rechargeable battery. The ‘GO’ features built-in twin speakers and the USB slot allows you to record your favourite albums to digital format with ease. These great record players are available on their own or as part of numerous bundle packages with matching Bluetooth speakers or funky record cases. RRP $219, available from rockitrecordplayers.com.au

Other features

NightHawk is first completely original production headphone to use a 3D-printed component . The ear cups are the result of stateof-the-art manufacturing made from a unique material known as ‘liquid wood’ or lignin, a natural by-product of wood, that has been combined with reclaimed plant fibres, heated, liquefied and processed in a way that it can be injection molded. Unlike plastic, liquid wood delivers outstanding acoustic properties and has less of a negative impact on the environment. NightHawk draws inspiration from loudspeaker designs for the best listening experience possible in a set of headphones. It has a biomimetic grille inspired by the structure of butterfly wings that uses a complex diamond-cubic latticework. This feature is designed to eliminate unwanted sound distortions and echoes for a smoother audio playback.

• 50mm pistonic drivers with a biocellulose diaphragm deliver smooth audio quality • Patented split-gap motor significantly reduces intermodulation distortion (IMD) • Patent-pending suspension system enables ear cups to move freely for a more comfortable fit • Flexible headband distributes weight of the headphones evenly and reduces the clamping force to offer a long and comfortable listening session for any user The AudioQuest NightHawk aroundthe-ear semi-open headphones will be available from specialist audio retailers from August - RRP $895. For enquiries contact Amber Technology on 1800 251 367.

ITR TAX MAN’S 2016 TAX TIP Small Business Entities (SBE’s) will get an immediate tax deduction for nearly all individual assets they buy costing less than $20,000 each and which are used to produce an income. For Tradies that are registered for the GST, the threshold is calculated on a GST-exclusive basis. For Tradies not registered for the GST, the threshold is calculated on a GST-inclusive basis. The asset must be used or installed ready for use by 30 June to be eligible for the deduction. So Tradies, get yourself more toys that are work related and get yourself a tax deduction, thanks to Malcolm! For more tax tips, visit Itrqld.com.au

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e’re all aware of how hectic this time of year can be, especially for small business owners, but have you considered your approach for the new financial year? With new business opportunities a-plenty it’s important to be prepared. Be the cleverest Tradie on the block and hit the ground running with these tips for setting financial goals?

Review The Previous Year – There might not be a Facebook reminder for this, but take a moment to reflect on your finances for the year. Consider the challenges, changes and improvements you made with your business and consider what you might face in the new year. With help from your accountant, you can review how your business performed financially, then figure out how you can move forward.

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Stick to Your Budget – You’re not alone on this – many small businesses struggle to stick to a budget. Impulse and panic buys can lead to financial disaster and too strict a budget can put a stopper on business growth. It’s important to monitor spending and have a realistic budget in place that is in line with your future goals.

Cash Flow Control – We know this is a big one for our Tradies as cash flow is the money you have readily available to cover expenses. It’s the lifeblood of your business as having no money could result in your business shutting down, which is bad news for everyone!

Talk to your accountant to work out a plan to control your cash flow that goes hand-in-hand with your budget.

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Monitor Your Margins – While it might be a short-term pain, it’s a long-term benefit…

Take some time to compare your profit margin to your industry’s average. This will assist you in determining where you stand and how you can plan to achieve this standard. Some of the ways to do this include reducing the cost of production or services or by raising product or service prices.

Save, Save, Save! – This is essential! It could be the difference between you and your new boat! Saving money wherever possible will of course benefit you and your business.

Being both price sensitive and alert when spending will allows you to consider new opportunities to save. Setting up a recurring transfer of funds to a holding account is a great “out of sight, out of mind” way to save; have this amount included in your cash flow forecast and

create an automatic, set and forget transfer- a small amount each week will go a long way.

Before you know it – welcome, new boat!

Drop That Debt – Uh-oh, it’s the D-word none of us want to hear! Debt is a major factor for small to mediumsized businesses so if you haven’t created one already, discuss a financial plan with your accountant based around eliminating or reducing your debt. Be aware of interest rates for each of these debts and ensure that your plan allows for debts with the highest rate to be cleared out first.

For more street-smart strategies that will boost your bottom line this financial year check out the PROTRADE United Business Innovation Workshop protradeunited. com.au/boost-cash-flow or contact 1300 767 774. T

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a better retirement?

Will the contributions that your employer makes be enough for you to retire comfortably? Salary sacrifice can help you boost your super and potentially pay less tax.

WHAT IS SALARY SACRIFICE? Salary sacrifice allows you to make contributions to your super using pre-tax dollars. This gives you the opportunity to boost your super balance and pocket some handy tax benefits at the same time.

It involves giving up some of your takehome pay (it doesn’t need to be forever) and asking your employer to contribute it to your super instead.

YOU CAN SAVE ON TAX USING SALARY SACRIFICE By putting away some of your before-tax earnings, you'll be taxed at the special rate of 15%, allowing you to save money in more ways than one. The tax saving you may receive is the difference between your marginal tax rate plus the Medicare levy and the Budget Repair levy (a total of up to 49%) and the super tax rate (which is 15%).

LET’S LOOK AT AN EXAMPLE…

Jack has saved a total of $1,170 in tax by using salary sacrifice to make his additional super contribution. *Limits to contributions apply

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Over time, you’ll enjoy the benefit of compounding returns in your super fund and as your account grows over time you’ll see how even a little extra contribution now, can mean a lot to your savings at retirement.

AEST. Or if you want to put more money into a Cbus super account now, download the

1300 361 784 or visit www.cbussuper.com. au for a copy. Advice you receive may be provided by a third party AFSL holder. Cbus’

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An old woman is riding an elevator... ...in a very lavish New York City Building when a young and beautiful woman gets into the elevator smelling of expensive perfume. She turns to the old woman and says arrogantly, “Romance by Ralph Lauren, $150 an ounce!” Then another young and beautiful woman gets into the elevator and also very arrogantly turns to the old woman and says, “Chanel No. 5, $200 an ounce!” About three floors later, the old woman has reached her destination and is about to get off the elevator. Before she leaves, she looks both of the beautiful women in the eye, then bends over, farts and says “Broccoli, 49 cents a pound!”

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Reckon you’ve got the funniest joke on site? Send it through to competitions@ttmediagroup.com.au or like us on Facebook and post to our wall and The Tradie team will be the judge!

The biggest joker in May will receive these awesome Tridon Knipex 13 96 200 Electrician’s Plier. Come on, show us what you’ve got!

These Multifunctional pliers are built for all electrical installation work, turn to one pair of pliers to grip, bend, deburr, cut, strip and crimp electrical cable. That’s six epic functions in the one pair of pliers!

• smooth surfaces near the tips grip single cores without damaging them; serrated gripping surfaces and pipe grip for gripping flat and round material • clear-cut outside edge on the jaw for working on flush-mounted junction boxes and deburring feed-through holes • stripping holes for conductors of 0.75 - 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm² • crimp die for wire-end ferrules 0.5 - 2.5 mm² • cable shears with (induction-hardened) precision cutting edges for copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 2.5 mm² / dia. 15 mm • gripping, without opening the pliers completely (intelligent latching mechanism in the spring assisted version). The cutting edge remains closed and protected.

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COLT COMPRESSORS

CONTINUE TO GROW IN 2016 there’s a big year ahead for colt...

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OLT is a family-owned Australian brand and has long been synonymous with trade quality and seen as a true tradesman’s workhorse compressor for use with pneumatic tools. The iconic orange tank is automatically recognisable and for a generation has been known as the original orange tank compressor, not to be mistaken for other similar coloured products.

Over the years, COLT’s main priority was electric compressors to suit the

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convenience and petrol engines for off the grid locations, and many more.

professional tradesmen in the construction industry, but with constant market consultation COLT began to release a variety of units for professionals in other fields.

These include compressors with smaller tanks for ease of portability, varying HP to suit the task at hand, oil free motors for

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Airco Fastener General Manager Brett Jamieson said the COLT compressor has come a long way from the ever-popular COLT 282, but most importantly whilst the motor output or size of tank may change, their products are always built to the optimal standard for professional tradesmen.

“When buying a COLT you are paying for a quality unit, backed up by a nationwide network of service agents - can other brands offer consumers the same level of quality and after sales support?”

Mr Jamieson explained that the current compressor market

is saturated and to continue to grow, they ensure their distributors and users are aware of the brand’s promise to provide quality products followed up closely with a national after sales service team.

“We take the disruption away and let our users and distributors focus on what is important. We have longterm plans for the COLT brand and have quite a few products currently in our launch roadmap,” he said.

“We plan to extend the COLT brand into a new product market that fits in well with COLT brand direction, so watch this space.”

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CIGWELD 165ST 3-IN-1 WELDER • Easy set-up and pack-down • Loaded with technology • Powers through the job faster and more effectively than traditional welders Alright legends, this month I’ve been asked to test the new CIGWELD 165ST 3-in-1 (MIG, STICK, TIG) welder and I’m excited to rip into this one!

As I unpack the unit from the box and get ready to give this beauty a go, I notice it's very simple to setup. The wire for the MIG feeds in so simply and it's really designed so you can't mess it up – actually, I'm sure some could, but for the average tradie you will be able to handle it, trust me!

The welder itself is light enough for one bloke to handle but heavy enough to know you've got yourself a piece of machinery that can weld properly. As they used to say, the heavier the welder, the better it is. It’s the same of this

welder, but technology appears to be taking over and the proof is surely in the pudding!

I put the MIG through the test on some thin mild steel on the back of the spare motorbike trailer and it welded the thin stuff really easily and without blowing holes everywhere as it's very adjustable – bonus! I also pulled out the big guns and tested thicker steel, which, if wound up, can really melt into the steel as you'd expect from a professional quality inverter welder these days.

The welding wire and electrodes (ESAB OK53.16 Twincoat SPEZIAL’s) from Cigweld are honestly the best I've used and I know I’ll be getting these next time because it makes the job so much easier and neater – a must for a per fectionist like myself!

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I also tried out the CIGWELD ProLite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet, which was fully adjustable to suit any sized head - fat, skinny, boxy or circular. It certainly made the job easy being able to see what I was doing without a delay when the weld began, so I found it gave a really fast result and safe protection for my eyes from the welder flash.

It’s safe to say, I didn’t want to return this baby and it’s on my Christmas wish list – a must-have for my collection over the older, heavier faithfuls I've been making do with for too many years. It also comes with a 3 year warranty, making it even more desirable!

This is a beast of a welder, so do yourself a favour and get your hands on one too!

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We had a chat to the true blue aussie legend ahead of his gig at the deni ute muster YOU BEGAN YOUR CAREER IN MUSIC YOUNG, PLAYING THE DRUMS WITH YOUR DAD – CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AS A MUSICIAN? When I was 4 years old my dad and my uncles had a band called ‘Rising Rock’. My dad was rhythm guitarist and singer, Uncle Pete was on bass, Uncle Sam on drums and Uncle Sash was the dodgy manager because he was musically challenged (laughs)! I would watch them and I wanted to be just like Uncle Sam - sitting up the back of the band banging away on the drums. It just looked cool to a 4 year old and most of all, he got to make lots of noise (laughs)! So mum bought me a small drum kit and away I went. When I was 17 a couple of my mates and I got together and starting jamming in the garage like a lot of kids do, but we couldn’t find a singer and one of the guys was a drummer so I reluctantly gave up the drumsticks and filled the singing spot. If we had have found a singer I may not be talking to you now!

WHAT IS IT ABOUT COUNTRY MUSIC THAT GETS YOUR BLOOD PUMPING? Country music is and has been evolving over recent years. What I love about it is that it’s a melting pot of styles - blues, rock, pop, folk - and the major focus is on the lyric and story. Country audiences want more from their music than just a hook line sung over and over to a loop or beat. Country music takes you on a journey, connects with you and resonates with you. I didn’t grow up listening to traditional country artists, I was into The Eagles, John Cougar, Fleetwood Mac, Springsteen – and all these artists are

amazing storytellers in their music and blur the lines between rock, pop and country.

just party! But don’t worry, the world will still be there on Monday (laughs)!

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’D BE DOING IF YOU WEREN’T A MUSICIAN?

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR JAMPACKED SHOWS LIKE THIS?

I’d like to think I'd be a V8 Supercar driver but in reality I don't think I would have gotten too far (laughs)! I love cooking and always have, so my alternative career would have been a chef.

YOU’VE RELEASED A BUNCH OF ALBUMS AND DONE A LOT OF TOURING, WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT ON THE ROAD? Cooking and eating! I love fishing too and then cooking and eating the fish - seeing a pattern here?! Something else I've been getting into a lot in recent years is renovating little old houses. I'm not great on the tools, but I love having a crack. The reno’s I’ve done so far have been with a builder-mate of mine called Dave Graham – an old school builder who tries his best to teach me, although I’m not sure how good of a student I am, but we get the job done!

FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T BEEN, TELL US ABOUT THE DENI UTE MUSTER AND WHAT PEOPLE CAN EXPECT AT THE EVENT? If you had to pick the biggest party festival of the year it’s the Deni Ute Muster! There's a vibe there that goes beyond just music and camping out. The location, organisers, music and the thousands that travel from everywhere just make it one of the best weekends you’ll ever have. People go there to leave the world behind for a couple days and

We always make sure we hit Deni with our A-Game. We put a lot of thought into which songs are going to get the place jumping.

When I do Deni, I’m there to give it everything I’ve got on that stage!

WHAT CAN FANS EXPECT FROM YOUR SET AT THE DENI UTE MUSTER? The Outlaws is my dream party band. The bands made up of my mates who are great singers and artists in their own right - Drew (McAlister), Mike (Carr), Travis (Collins) and Matty (Cornell) - and we put together a song list of our all-time favourite songs that we like to party to, the songs you’d put on a mix tape and that everybody knows every word of!

So it turns into a huge singalong with us and the entire crowd belting it out like there’s no tomorrow!

MOST OF OUR READERS ARE AUSSIE TRADIES AND WOULD BE HUGE FANS OF YOUR MUSIC, WHAT WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT DO YOU HAVE FOR OUR TRUE-BLUE TRADESMEN AND WOMEN OUT THERE? Just keep doing what you’re doing, there’s nothing more satisfying than standing back after a hard day’s work and seeing something you’ve built with your own two hands. And then grab a few coldies, turn some music on and enjoy the weekend! Oh, and wear safety glasses! T www.thetradie.com.au

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Proving that style and physical labour are not mutually exclusive, ELEVEN Workwear’s Evolution Work Jeans allow a seamless transition from the construction site to afterhours drinks. Designed using a premium cotton denim, they are lighter than traditional work jeans for maximum working comfort. The Evolution Work Jeans remain true to the ELEVEN Workwear collection being designed to give more style, comfort, function and value to the tradie. The jeans contain reinforced back pockets for extra durability, as well as a multi-functional tool pocket on the right hand side for easy retrieval of tools. Ideal for the cooler months, these jeans are a must-have for any man on the job. Check out elevenworkwear.com.au for more details!

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Would you like to go in the draw to win this premium welding helmet? If you answered yes, then Cigweld wants to hear from you! Tell us a funny or unusual story about a memorable welding task, or even better, send us your photos to prove it!

Simply head to Facebook and like the CIGWELD page and get busy posting your selfies using your CIGWELD gear!

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Are you a tradie or know a tradie who loves their trade?

Maybe you sleep on a bed of nails, or can tell a timber type just by simply smelling it, or shave with sandpaper, or maybe you’re just passionate about your job! Show us why you love your trade and you could win a wheelbarrow’s worth of hard cash - $25,000!

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TELL US WHAT YOU’RE EXPECTING FROM ENTRANTS..

We are hoping for entries like multiple unfinished jobs Tradies are tackling on their own house, out of this world projects like a completely unnecessarily elaborate dog kennel or cubbyhouse, ingenious ideas using building materials, or for someone that spends all their spare time volunteering their skills back to others or the community. Basically anything that genuinely demonstrates their passion for their trade! It can be photos or a story.

No matter what industry or sporting activity, the uvex sportstyle delivers the perfect combination of performance, safety and style. Lightweight at only 23 grams and perfectly balanced, these glasses provide extended wearer comfort with optimal fit and are 100% UV protective. The adjustable and soft nose bridge is extremely flexible for a comfortable and customised ergonomic fit.

The use of high-tech materials means that wearer will experience the highest levels of comfort and with its athletic and slimline design this spec is suited perfectly to those who wear PPE for long periods. The side arms combine hard and soft materials; soft grip on the inside of the arms and brow ensures a nonslip fit and optimum wearer comfort. This spectacle is approved to AS/NZS 1337.1 – medium impact protection, and is available in clear and grey lens for indoor or outdoor applications.

To win, email competitions@ttmediagroup.com.au or get in touch Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and send us your goofiest selfie, featuring your beat-up old safety glasses!

WHAT INSPIRED SUCH A GREAT COMPETITION? Big passion deserves a big reward and that's why we are putting up 25 grand! - and it’s not in gift cards, either! We will shortlist the 10 most popular entries via a voting system, then HTH will choose the most deserving winner. We are looking for Tradies that don't 'tools down' at 4pm, but go home and still live and breathe their trade - we want to see their passion!

Competition runs from Monday 4 July to Sunday 28 August and is open to all tradespeople in Australia. The entrants do not have to have a Trade Account with Home Timber and Hardware to be eligible for entry.

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MALCO SHEAR ATTACHMENTS

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metal-cutting power shear is now a more accessible and practical job-site addition than ever before! Cost-effective TurboShear attachments from Malco Products quickly insert into the chuck of a corded or cordless drill or impact driver you already own to make fast, straight, curved or square cuts in sheet metal, metal roofing and building panels. A sleek, lightweight aluminium cast shear head and a compact, molded polymer drill clamp allow maximum portability and ease to go wherever the work is. The telescoping clamp adjusts to fit both length and width of a drill motor housing as well as smaller bodied impact drivers.

The clamp collar allows the shear head to be rotated 360° and set in any position to optimize tool clearance and facilitate easy material flow. Malco TurboShears can be operated at high or low speeds for the control you need to make precise trim cuts, follow tight patterns or navigate cuts over profiles.

A Malco model TSCM TurboShear attachment is a great value for both the time savings it offers, and the low investment required to achieve clean precise cuts in corrugated metal roofing panels every time.

Specialised elongated blades with compact jaws create a steep 75-degree offset so the drill is held more vertically when starting a cut. As the offset blades follow the rising angle of a corrugated profile, the drill handle or battery pack has clearance to naturally tip downward and still clear the roofing panel surface. These hardened carbon steel blades offer long service life in 0.31 to 0.61 mm steel roofing material.

A versatile model TSHD TurboShear attachment features heavy-duty gearing and larger, wideropening blades for cutting up to 1.22 mm cold rolled steel, including layered metal and seams. The model TSHD is also very maneuverable and capable of making precise trim cuts, following tight patterns and, with the head rotated for adequate clearance, can navigate mild corrugated profiles.

Both of the TurboShear models described here, have a lateral blade adjustment capability to ensure cutting performance and maneuverability can be maintained for the life of the blades. Replacement blades are available and are easily installed on the job.

Contact BND Australia on 1300 883 520 for your nearest retailer, or visit bndaustralia. com.au for more information. T

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Navigates cross cuts and round or square outlet cuts in most non-standing seam metal roofing and building panels.

This Heavy Duty TurboShear attachment cuts 1.22 mm (18-gauge) mild steel and most other sheet metals encountered on the job. Makes straight and left cuts with ease including tight patterns and square corners.

Replace Door Skins quickly with a rolled hem that looks very similar to the original factory hem. Customers will be happy when they see how great their repaired doors look. No risk of denting, scratching, or marring the door skin’s surface. Handle different door thicknesses as the tool properly aligns the skin and frame.

Portable Mini-Brake MB48A The versatile Mini Brake produces bends up to 135 degrees in sheet metals, including aluminum, copper and 22-gauge galvanized steel. The brake’s compact size can accommodate sheet metal stock up to 4-feet wide, in any length, because there is no fixed throat depth to contend with.

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