Matthew Andrews

  • Do you need help to be a better manager?

    As your company grows, the challenges only get bigger. The more staff you employ, the more the possibility of conflict and dissension grows. You will have to employ a growing team of managers to ensure that your team continues to operate effectively, but not everyone who rises to management level will have the right skills to carry out every aspect of their role. Even experienced managers can benefit from additional training to enhance their skills and knowledge.
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  • These Jewellery Repairs Are Easy. You Can Handle Them!

    The things you wear often trigger lots of emotional attachment. It the blazer, dress or pair of shoes that you wear to every special function or a small piece of jewellery. Specifically, jewellery often finds a soft spot in your heart because you need it to complement the regular stuff that you wear. However, these pieces are susceptible to damage due to their delicate nature and frequent use. A few tips on how you can handle a damaged piece of jewellery can save you the money you would have used to buy another piece.
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  • What To Look For In Vehicle Wheelchair Restraints

    With almost 200,000 people in Australia using a wheelchair due to a disability, it is no surprise that many industries have risen up to accommodate their needs. Vehicle wheelchair restraints are an important tool that people confined to a wheelchair need to still go about their daily lives. If you are looking to upgrade your wheelchair restraints or perhaps have bought a new vehicle and your old ones are not compatible, then there are several things you should look for.
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  • Signage Solutions for Businesses: A Look at Some Common Types of Business Signs

    Whether it is for identification, marketing or providing directions leading to shops, offices, services or other areas, the primary purpose of business signage is to act as a medium to convey certain information to a specific target audience.  As you can imagine, there are different types of business signs out there, depending on the intended use. Read along to acquaint yourself with some common types of signs available for businesses.
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  • Do You Need a Handover Inspection Report?

    If you want to build your own home but don't have construction experience, then you have to rely on the builder you hire to deliver what you want. When the build is complete, you'll need to check things over before you sign off the project and make any final payments. If you don't have construction experience or have never built your own home before, this can be tricky. Commissioning a handover inspection may help.
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  • Should Your Building Company Buy a Ute Crane?

    If you run a small building company, then you know that efficiency is key to your success. As a small business, you need to turn a project around quickly and effectively before moving on the next one. A ute crane has some benefits that may help you achieve this. What are they? Easier Loading and Unloading When you work on projects, you regularly load and unload heavy building materials and equipment from your ute.
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  • 3 Key Differences Between Domestic and Construction Wastes

    Using regular waste management services or methods may not be sufficient enough to deal with your construction waste. Although all waste might end up in the same landfill, knowing how to separate construction from domestic waste is important. Below are 3 major differences between construction and domestic wastes. Weight Unless you run a factory in your back yard, domestic waste does not compare, in weight, to construction waste. Domestic waste can weigh anything between a few grams to 100 kilos.
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  • 3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Rainwater Tank

    Whether you need a water tank to supplement your domestic water requirements or prepare for the dry season, you need to make sure that you get the most out of the tank. This involves ensuring that the tank lasts long and provides water that is clean, healthy, and free of all impurities. However, when living in the urban areas, accessing clean rainwater is not always a guarantee due to environmental pollution.
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  • 3 Benefits of Rekeying rather than Replacing the Locks in Your Home

    If you have lost your key, you may be considering asking a locksmith to change the locks on your home. However, you may not be aware of the fact that you have another option for replacing the locks. This option is rekeying. During rekeying, rather than replacing the entire door lock, the locksmith will adjust the pins inside the existing lock, so they match your new set of keys. Below is a guide to 3 benefits of rekeying your locks.
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  • Why You Should Consider Silicone Rubber Waterproofing

    Have you been advised to apply a waterproofing coating on the basement floor of your home? Read on and discover why it may be advisable for you to choose waterproofing materials that are made from silicone rubber when you look at building supplies. Greater Chemical Resistance The process by which silicone rubber waterproofing materials are made transforms the ingredients into an inorganic substance. This inorganic product (silicone-rubber waterproofing coating) has a greater resistance to chemical attacks, such as the acidic chemicals that may be contained in the moisture that is seeping up from the foundation of the building.
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