October is Mental Health Month, with World Mental Health Day taking place on 10 October. Now is the perfect time to start important conversations with your staff with the help of NTHA's Mental Health First Aid Course.
Safety is everyone’s business, and this October, the National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA) is putting practical safety training front and centre for the industry.
Sage Insurance, NTHA’s insurance partner, works with businesses across the industry to help them understand their insurance needs and prepare for the unexpected. This case study looks at what can happen when a fire strikes after hours – and why having the right cover can be critical to getting a business back on its feet.
NTHA welcomes Damian Jackson to the team as its new Traineeship and Apprenticeship Officer – NSW, strengthening the support available to apprentices, trainees and host employers across the state.
The ACCC has taken action after a Victorian timber importer allegedly marketed Meranti as suitable for use in bushfire-prone areas when, according to the ACCC, it was not suitable for some applications.
Rates are up again, but with household spending not the main inflation problem, the latest hike raises fresh questions about whether higher interest rates are targeting the right causes. NTHA CEO David Little investigates.
ITI Australia has commissioned its multi-million-dollar timber processing plant at ITI QLD in Bundamba, expanding its capabilities in architectural timber products.
Businesses have just days to prepare for changes to credit card surcharging.
If you employ people, you need to make sure your workers’ compensation wage reporting is up to date. Now is a good time to check what applies to your business.
October 2 is the International Day of Non-Violence, an opportunity for NTHA members to remind customers that respectful behaviour matters, particularly for the people working behind the counter, on the shop floor and across the yard.
For more than 35 years, Sympac has developed software for Australia's independent trade and hardware retailers. As one of NTHA's Category Partners, NTHA members can get to know the business behind the systems.
NTHA members can access a complimentary cyber insurance review through Sage Insurance.