Tradesflow
In today’s competitive construction landscape, staying ahead isn’t just about having the best tools on the job site—it’s also about using the right tools behind the scenes. Across Kelowna and the broader Okanagan region, more construction companies, trades people, and…
Read More
What are we talking about? Online banking and simplified bookkeeping software have been the two biggest technology changes to affect your small business, no matter what trade you’re in. But in the world of small and microservice trade businesses and…
Read More
Small Tech Has Huge Returns People who work in home service trades have important skills they use every day. They need to know how to fix things, make new things, and problem solve. Whether you’re a drywaller, a painter, a…
Read More
We are facing a labor shortage unlike anything we have ever known. More small and micro businesses are being started every day. The work-for-cash industry has grown to over 68.5 billion dollars in Canada, with residential construction being the largest…
Read More
A career in a skilled trade can be a rewarding, stable position for men and women. There are many jobs available in BC and Alberta, especially for young adults entering the workforce. And while women have traditionally made up a…
Read More
Canada’s trades need more young talent. It’s a growing concern. Trades are the backbone of the nation’s economy. Baby boomers are mostly retired, and the next generation isn’t far behind. Over 22% of the trades workforce is retiring in the…
Read More
Poor literacy skills, or functional illiteracy, is a growing concern in Canada’s workforce. Low literacy in the trades is a big part of that, with 1 in 6 Canadians working in the skilled trades. Functional illiteracy means your reading skills…
Read More
The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) is a new law in the province of Alberta that helps construction contractors and sub-contractors get paid! The law sets a clear timeline for payments: The most important part, is that a…
Read More
Think you know what employers are looking for when hiring on in the trades? It’s not just knowing how to use the tools and do the job, known as hard skills. They also want workers with soft skills: stuff like knowing how to…
Read More
What is the PPCLA? It’s time to get paid! The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) is a new law in the province of Alberta that helps construction contractors and sub-contractors get their money on time! The PPLCA came…
Read More