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1. Tradies Have Earned The Title Worst Diet In The Country!

   Explore Weight Loss Shakes For Men 43 min ago Painters Domain

   Tradies Have Earned The Title Worst Diet In The Country

    

   Why? Well this article says a LOVE of a meat pie and iced coffee seems to be the contributing factor in the awarding of unenviable title.

   The article makes some interesting points mainly about time being the biggest factor that contributors to a poor diet.

   "So what is the biggest roadblock? Time & Preparation.Time is something that is precious to all of us, and we can understand why tradies forget to prepare their lunch or couldn't be bothered. Add to that the convenience of local takeaways, Smoko trucks and ...

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2. Mental Health is something we need to talk about....Great ways to promote tradies mental health at work!

   Explore mensline.org.au 48 min ago Painters Domain

   

   In this article from Mens Line Australia there are some great tips & suggestions to raise awareness of tradie mental health in the workplace & help reduce the suicide rate among men.

   One in five Australians experience a mental issue each year and one in two do so during their lifetime.

   But as it states in the article "Yes, mental health issues like depression and anxiety are incredibly widespread, yet mental health isn’t something most tradies talk about during smoko or after knocking off. That’s even more surprising when you consider the many serious mental health concerns faced by people ...

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3. My Business Health website launched

   Explore ministers.employment.gov.au 1 hour, 4 min ago Painters Domain

   

   In case you haven't heard a new website has been launched by the government to help small business owners manage stress and mental wellbeing.

   My Business Health website:

    www.asbfeo.gov.au/my-business-health

   Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the new website offered free tools, templates and useful tips to help small business owners manage through day-to-day operations.

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4. Defining the Intrapreneurial Leadership Style

   Explore m100group.com 11 hours, 49 min ago Intrapreneur Magazine

   

   This blog called Mastermind Century Group has some really interesting things to say in this post. The title is Innovation and The Intrapreneur? NeoDeMarconian Thoughts.

   In it, the author shares some perceptive insights on how it is to carry out intrapreneurial work. Here’s one that’s particularly thought-provoking: 

   As a leader, we cannot plan innovation so we can’t create a formal, structured plan describing exactly what results we expect.  This makes innovation in a large bureaucracy extremely difficult.  We have to allow for the serendipity and flexibility that make intrapreneuring work—and that includes time to think.

   Have ...

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5. The Importance of Social Innovations

   Explore Business Fights Poverty 12 hours ago Soulful Business Magazine

   

   Salesforce CEO, Rob Acker gives us some things to ponder on in this really uplifting article. It's called Social Innovation: The Answer to Progress. 

   He freely shares some really interesting points of view here. This one, we thought, was particularly powerful: 

   We have a responsibility and opportunity to leverage technology to accelerate impact for non-profits, educational institutions and philanthropic organizations. We can do this when we explore ideas and build technology for the greater “why” – to improve the state of our world.

   Have a look at the complete article for more of Rob Acker's perspectives on business and ...

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6. Colour Chart | Taubmans Paints

   Explore Taubmans Paint 22 hours, 46 min ago Painters Domain

   

   Looking for colour inspiration for your clients?

   Often one of the hardest choices our customers have to make...

   Here you can pick from over 6000 Taubmans colours for your next project.

   Check it out!

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7. Mark Bouris - PODCAST - Proof that you don't need a university degree to succeed in business.

   Explore podcastoneaustralia.com.au 23 hours, 3 min ago Painters Domain

   

   Check out the latest podcast from Mark Bouris...

    

   In this episode he shares the story of a guy who is proof that you don't need a university degree to succeed in business. A few years ago, inspired by his son's allergy to traditional bandages, James Dutton launched Nutricare, producing the world’s first 100% compostable, organic wound care solution. Now, they're stocked in 35 countries right around the world. I ask James how he went from leaving school at 16 to becoming to CEO of his own company and how working at JB Hi-Fi taught him everything ...

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8. How To Avoid The Christmas Belly Blowout

   Explore Weight Loss Shakes For Men 23 hours, 6 min ago Painters Domain

   

   Great Article From The Man Shake filled with 7 awesome tips to avoid the Chrisco blowout!

   He tells us that  "most blokes will pile on a massive 2-5 kg over this period? It's unsurprising that come January, 90% of people's New Year's resolution is to lose weight."

   Read these 7 tips before you head into the silly season!

    

    

    

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9. 10 Christmas Gifts to Your Pet You Can Make Yourself

   Explore us.cnn.com Dec 11 2019 Love Your Pets

   

   The holiday spirit is all about sharing and family--and that includes the family members who walk on four legs. And although many of us would love to buy them expensive gifts, not many of us can afford to. But no fear, DIY is here!

   This article from One Green Planet lists 10 amazing Christmas presents for your pooch that you can make yourself that are low on cost but high on love. Here's one option that's really interesting:

   An obvious choice for any dog, homemade dog treats will be the favorite stocking stuffer in your pup’s life ...

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10. 7 Innovative Ways to use Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year in interior design

    Explore INSIDER Dec 11 2019 Painters Domain

    

    Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year is classic blue, a mature deviation from the loud and youthful colors of the yesteryears. But this seemingly sober color can add a touch of class and sophistication to any home, as pointed out by this article from the Insider. Click the link and learn 7 ways you can leverage on this beautiful rich blue to add a modern, stylish feel to any room. 

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11. The Best Business Accounting Apps to Download

    Explore Style Of Money Dec 11 2019 Bottom Line Magazine

    

    Painstakingly writing down records in heavy ledger books is supposed to be a thing of the past, and yet some technology that we used for accounting and business today seems just as tedious. If you feel that your current system is not working for you, Style of Money blog shares some innovative apps that can make your accounting a breeze.

    Here's one talking point in the article that shouldn't be missed:

    Considering the chances of human error, even a minute’s error may give rise to major issues which might eventually lead to the downfall of a business ...

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12. Managing Holiday Stress Amidst Menopause

    Explore Mother Distracted Dec 11 2019 Happy Hormones

    

    Here's a fascinating piece from Mother Distracted. It's called How to Survive Christmas With The Menopause.

    It makes some interesting suggestions. Here's one that we thought was interesting:

    If you do find yourself getting hot and flustered whilst out and about, try a cooling face mist with rosewater to soothe and refresh the skin, and help you to cool down.

    Here are some tried-and-tested tips from Linda Hobbis of the Mother Distracted blog that can help you minimize stress and maximize the holiday spirit. Click on to find out more!

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13. Staying Plastic-Free During the Holidays

    Explore BBC - Home Dec 11 2019 Plastic Free Planet Magazine

    

    Christmas is one of the most awaited times of the year, but it's also the most excessive. From gift wrapping to Christmas decor, there's a lot of waste being generated as we celebrate the holidays. But there are a lot of ways to enjoy the Yuletide season while keeping plastic to a minimum.

    In this article by the BBC, learn how you can keep your plastic and waste to a minimum during Christmas.

    Chopping trees down and just throwing them away after Christmas isn't that great for the environment. But you can still enjoy a 'real' Christmas ...

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14. When employers stalk: How cleaning up your social media profile can help the job hunting process

    Explore Affordable Online College Dec 11 2019 Your Career Magazine

    

    More and more employers are looking at social media profiles to learn about potential candidates. There is certainly a lot to be learned about a person from the series of tweets they post over the years, what memes and articles they choose to share on Facebook, the slice-of-life moments they share on Instagram. Oftentimes, it says a lot more than what is on a carefully-curated resume. 

    And while many people may think that the best thing to do is just to keep all social media accounts private from the prying eyes of their future employers, this post on Affordable Colleges ...

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15. Back to school: A rising trend in portfolio diversification

    Explore International Edition Dec 11 2019 Property Portfolio

    

    More and more kids today have their eyes set on a diploma, with many looking at prestigious schools abroad for their educational needs. And in the same way that they'll need textbooks and wifi for them to further their studies, they'll also need a place to stay for the next 2-4 years.

    This article by the South China Post shines a light on why property investors have started looking at student housing to diversify their portfolio. Read more on this exciting trend by clicking the link!

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