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A collection of 48 posts

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Syzmik Unleashed: Farmer’s Markets and Small-Town Feels

What’s more satisfying than a nice, healthy meal? A nice, healthy meal that you’ve personally grown the ingredients for!

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Syzmik Unleashed: The Wandering Chippy

It’s time to meet another one of the Syzmik crew – Andrew, ‘The Wandering Chippy’! the almost garbologist. Andrew is a true-blue Aussie bloke living and working in Sydney. We chatted with him about his job, what inspires him and what tradie life is like.

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Syzmik Unleashed: Going for Gold

Plenty of us have had a crack at panning for gold at local tourist hot spots. You know the ones – you’re usually muddy, cold and standing in a few centimetres of water. You swirl a pan around and see nothing but sand and rocks, perhaps the occasional glimmer… that turns out to be nothing.

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Syzmik Unleashed: One Sss-eriously Sss-cary Job!

For many of us, snakes are something better admired from a distance! We sat down with snake and reptile expert, Stuart McKenzie, owner of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers, to discuss all things snakes and how he came to be the @sunshinecoastsnakecatcher.

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Tradie Health Month: Putting the Wellbeing of Our Hardworking Tradies First

Tradies are often stereotyped as rough-and-tumble workers battling the weather – rain, hail or shine – to get the job done. And while this stereotype was true for a while, it became problematic when tradies felt like they had to push through injuries.

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Profession Highlight: Electrician

Landing a job as an electrician presents an exciting opportunity for apprentices. The electrical field provides many exciting opportunities and sectors to specialise in.

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Looking After Yourself Physically and Mentally as a Tradie

Let's face it, tradie life can be tough sometimes! Thankfully, there are ways to help your body to recover adequately, as well as different ways that you can support your physical and mental health as well as your mate’s health on site.

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Profession Highlight: Landscape Gardener

Working as a landscape gardener is a fantastic career choice for those who love nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s working on a small garden or over the expanse of a large property, no two gardens are the same which makes every day unique.

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Quality Tools Every Tradie Needs

Being a tradie is a tough gig – we know you know that– it’s just a fact. From getting up at the crack of dawn, to dealing with difficult contractors and clients – and this barely even scratches the surface!

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Pros and Cons: The Best Vehicles for Tradies

Time for a new vehicle? Whether you just bought a new one or your old one is falling to bits, it’s never too soon for an upgrade.

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Why are branded uniforms so important?

This age-old debate has been going on forever, but no matter what side of the fence you’re on, it’s important to understand the benefits of having a branded uniform – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Ditch Maccas and Eat Healthy Onsite

Eating well as a tradie can sometimes be a challenge, especially when the temptation to buy fast food is there due to price, taste and convenience. However, it is important that tradies fuel their bodies with the right foods to combat their physically demanding jobs.

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To Wrap or Not to Wrap

Whether your business is large or small, you may have contemplated car wrapping as a form of advertising. Car wraps can be aesthetically pleasing, and they’re a way of obtaining new leads simply by going about your day.

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Back to Basics – Tradie Do's and Don’ts

As a tradie, you get a lot of instruction and advice every day – from when you are an apprentice right up until you are a foreman. Take a look as we head back to basics, and explore the tradie do's and don’ts, as well as everyday behaviour onsite.

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Making the Most of Your Ute

Space is limited in utility vehicles whether you have a single or dual cab. The classic “ute” is great for travelling with cargo and useful on-site, but they generally have restricted storage options and we are guessing you probably have lots to store!

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How to Stand Out from Your Competition

In a world full of increasing and evolving technology as well as constantly changing marketing techniques, it might feel like you’re behind before you even start. Throughout this blog, we will discuss how you can stand out from your competition and the best ways to do so.

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Best Fishing Spots Around AU & NZ

It’s no secret that the southern hemisphere is home to some legendary collections of water and aquatic species, thus making for fantastic saltwater and freshwater fishing.

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5 Steps to Better Cash-Flow Management for Tradies

Tradie businesses vary in size and practice, but they all aiming to make a profit, and most are looking for consistent growth. Follow these 5 steps to better budgeting and cash management.

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Work Hard, Play Hard – Quick Adventures for Tradies

Work hard, play hard. Some would say it’s not just a motto, it’s a way of life. If you’re a real go-getter like us and thrive on getting your next shot of adrenaline we’ve got you covered. We’ve picked the very best quick adventures you

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How Important is High Vis Clothing on a Worksite?

When it comes to the worksite, safety must always come first. Unlike in an office environment, workplaces (such as construction sites or roadsides) present more hazards and potentially dangerous conditions for workers, especially when dealing with moving traffic, heavy machinery or equipment.

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Tradie Health Month: Looking After Yourself as a Tradie

Being a tradie is a physically demanding job. The long days, harsh weather conditions and physical labour make it a difficult job to keep up with – both physically and mentally.

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The Best Adventure Locations in Your Region

From four-wheel driving to camping under the stars, we’re always down for an adventure! Whether it’s secret swimming holes or secluded walking tracks, some adventure locations are more popular than others.

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10 Ways to Increase Productivity Onsite

As a tradie, no two days are the same. Sometimes you’ll feel as though you have a million things on your list to get through, while others, you might find yourself twiddling your thumbs. If you don’t organise your days as best you could, your productivity onsite may suffer.

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Tradie Hacks: How to Upgrade Your Site

As a tradie, you’ve probably seen your fair share of things on-site, as well as dealt with a few curveballs that have been thrown your way. Sometimes, these curveballs leave you thinking, ‘I should definitely do this next time.'.

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The Benefits of Team Bonding

Team incentives are a great thing for a company to offer. Many incentive programs include activities that help teams bond with each other, which has a range of benefits for overall morale and camaraderie within the group.