BUILDERS NETWORK

Notes from Greg Maea, Senior Business Development Consultant, HIA

• I went to visit a HIA member on Sunday morning. Tragic circumstances, husband passed about 8 weeks ago. Everyone has suggested and advised her to sell up and move on. I’ve helped her to formulate a plan and strategy for her to follow through with her and her husband development dreams. I’m assisting her son who is a carpenter with obtaining his license and registration in the short term and her own in the medium term. The second time this year the ’succession plan’ issue has presented itself as a result of a untimely death and also several occasions where ‘dad’ has had a scare and needs to put a contingency in place now. Planning ahead is just good business and common sense.

Some services HIA may be able to help with:

• OHS management plans and inductions ,roles & responsibilities of principals and sub contractors
• Insurances especially public & product liability …..” Can’t afford it “…….. ‘ the reality is you cannot afford, to not have it’ ! HIA provide payment options and alternatives to assist its members in this regard.
• Legal advice and direction
• Technical Advice
• You’re getting sued
• Someone owes you money
• Affinity programs
• Planning for the long term

HIA Apprentices Management- Chris Fortune

Every day HIA members across Australia are looking at how they can grow their businesses without facing the risks that often come when hiring new and untested employees.

HIA Apprentices understands the importance of establishing a business on solid foundations and for more than 20 years we have provided solutions that make real sense to the building industry across Australia.

Today more than 800 Host Trainers recognise that simplicity and professional service is the number one reason they choose HIA Apprentices, the best in the business, for finding the right apprentice for their needs. If you would like to read about builders enjoying the benefits of hiring an HIA Apprentices read more at Builder Case Studies.

At HIA Apprentices it is not just about numbers.

HIA Apprentices believes the most important requirement is to find the right person for your business and then to make sure you are not tied down by red tape and additional administration.

Apprentices will add value to your business as they build their skills and knowledge through training. They develop into valued workmates who you can trust to get on with the job while you attend to other projects. Soon they will be adding to your productivity and most importantly, making you money. To find out more about how they add value for our Host Trainers visit our Host Benefits Page.

If you want to know more about the benefits of employing an apprentice, how you can take part in HIA’s apprenticeship program as a host employer and just about everything else you need to know about how an apprentice can benefit your business, contact Chris Fortune HIA Apprentices Manager – Victoria on 0418-314-743