This month, we reflect on an incredible three days at the Brisbane Careers Expo, where the Aussie Painters Network team had more than 1,500 conversations about careers in painting and decorating and facilitated over 1,400 hands-on painting activities. We also share highlights from our recent visit to Mt Isa, supporting apprentices and employers in regional Queensland.

Inside this issue you’ll discover:

• How Much Are You Really Charging? – A closer look at one of the biggest pricing challenges facing painting businesses.
• Using SMART Goals to Achieve More – Simple strategies to improve focus, productivity and business results.
• The Hidden Cost of Rushing Through Everything – Why slowing down can often lead to better outcomes.
• Invest in Your Health Like You Invest in Your Business – Practical advice for maintaining wellbeing while running a business.
• Inspiring the Next Generation of Painters – How industry engagement is helping address skills shortages and create career opportunities.
• How Smart Businesses Use PR to Stay Visible and Relevant – Leveraging visibility and credibility in a changing digital landscape.
• Financial planning, taxation updates, risk management strategies, payment terms, and trademark protection for business owners.

Whether you’re an apprentice, qualified painter, business owner, employer, or industry supporter, this edition is packed with valuable information to help you build a stronger business and a brighter future in the painting and decorating industry.

Read the latest issue today and stay connected with what’s happening across Australia’s painting industry.