In this blog we look at simple marketing strategies to get more tradie jobs.

A tradesman or trades person, or more commonly known as a “Tradie”, is a skilled manual worker in a particular craft or trade. A tradesman is considered a professional with a high degree of both theoretical and practical knowledge of his/ her own trade.

To be eligible, you must: be living in NSW or living in Australia intending to work in NSW. have completed an Australian qualification (certificate & transcript) provide evidence of the years you have worked in the trade including work orders, examples of on-the-job training, references from certified tradesperson.

1. Strategic Partnerships & Ongoing Relationships.
2. Word-of-mouth.
3. Invest in a mobile friendly website.
4. Get your free Google My Business listing.
5. Networking for tradies.
6. Use social media.
7. Use signage on your vehicle and worksite to promote your business.

To get intermediate or advanced qualifications in a certain trade, you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s ranging from A* to D (or grade nine to three). There’s no quick route to becoming a qualified tradesperson, and you should be wary of any fast track or independent course providers.

two to four years

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The Value of Online Trade Schools and Acquiring Trade Skills As we’ve mentioned, almost everything can be learned online.

94 Money-Making Skills You Can Learn in Less Than a Year

• Touch-Typing and 10-Key.
• Computer Programming.
• Public Speaking.
• Microsoft Office Suite Certification.
• Google Analytics Certification.
• Google Ads Certification.
• CPR or First Aid Certification.
• Driving for Ride-Sharing, Taxi or Delivery Services.

1. Codecademy. Codecademy is the perfect place for aspiring coders to start learning.
2. Free Code Camp. At Free Code Camp, you’ll learn powerful skills while (eventually) building real-world projects for nonprofit organizations.
3. Codewars.
4. The Odin Project.
5. HackerRank.
6. CodeFights.
7. edX.
8. Upskill.

No, coding is not hard to learn. However, like anything new, it’s not easy to start, and how difficult a time one has with learning to code will vary across a number of factors. The point is, learning to code isn’t impossible; or, it’s not as impossible as it might seem when it comes to getting your kids involved.

Coding can boost problem solving and logic skills Outside from the implications of coding which look good on a resume, coding actually does boost skills which are actually useful to most jobs. Problem solving and logic are the main two. Learning to code is like an exercise session for the “left” side of the brain.

Why is coding important? Code powers our digital world. Every website, smartphone app, computer programme, calculator and even microwave relies on code in order to operate. This makes coders the architects and builders of the digital age.

Yes, coding is a good career because there is opportunity, and much of that opportunity is well-paid. Coding can also be a rewarding career given its impact on the everyday world, and can be fun for those with interests in a wide-ranging list of topics.

When explaining coding to a child, it’s helpful to use something they already know. In other words, you make it relatable to their world view. By using something familiar it will help you to explain coding concepts to your child, whilst still keeping it simple and entertaining.