None of us like complexity but we all benefit from compliance to current legislation, if in the very least is serves towards staying solvent and out of prison.  Ignorance is no excuse under the law which means you have to be across all of these workplace changes all the time for everything that affects your business and employees.  Today we review a number of significant changes that were introduced in December 2023 and a few more to be implemented in the coming months.   And.. are you booked for SPLASH! Trade Expo in August on the Gold Coast yet?  Of coarse you are - you ..read more

The new issue of SPLASH! is out and ready to read.  The cover feature  is AI in the Pool Industry and today we try to engage AI with limited success.   Always an interesting discussion to see if imminent changes are a threat or indeed an opportunity. We do find success though taking a look in brief at the magazine content together.  Also, an interview from Daena Bougoure-Latchford who leads the industry drive towards consumers via the Pool & Spa Lifestyle brand.    Join Daena as she speaks with a marketing agency representing a major sponsor of the new T ..read more

With stagnating or arguably contracting economic conditions continuing for the foreseeable future, is it really worth investing in advertising, branding and consumer engagement?   We unpack this question with a zoom in on the recent Perth Pool & Spa Consumer Expo in WA where the January 2024 local state figures show that, unemployment rose,  retail prices contracted and overall spending was down.  Surely spending a chunk of marketing budget in that economic environment on trying to engage a consumer is foolish and wasteful.  Let's find out. We also cover some other ind ..read more

'Time Sensitive Tax Planning' are probably 4 words that have not considered compelling or sexy.  Today with the help of Ben from Inspire Accountants we tell you why this topic is a  compelling one.  If you want to pay more tax , or be less informed and less profitable and secure then give this one a miss.  If you do want to minimise tax and maximise your sustainable profitability then this is for you. Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free industry news updates and SPLASH! Magazine copy simply go to: https://www.splash.online/subscribe With thanks to our sponsors:FluidraAIS Wat ..read more

What a privilege to launch into a new year full of hopes, plans and no doubt it's share of challenges to be overcome.   In our first SPLASH! Podcast for the year we have some exciting announcements and interesting insights to what lies ahead.  Watch out for a new mega consumer show coming to Melbourne in February that we tell you a little more about. We reveal the new media brand in the industry stable to further strengthen our message to industry and government in commercial aquatics and leisure.   We also review the the economic outlook and predictions for Australia as expecte ..read more

Today we discuss safety and standards, in particular the AS1926.1 Fencing Standard. We look at an unfolding story about potentially flawed processes within a  Sydney council inspection program. We also look a the latest Business Rick Index from CreditorWatch and discuss the impacts on business into 2024 generally and more specifically our industry. Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and team into the biggest industry event even in the southern hemisphere - SPLASH! Trade Expo 2024.  Check it out at  www.splash.online/expo Ready. Set. SPLASH! For you free indus ..read more

We are celebrating the 150th issue of SPLASH! just released and coming out to all of our valued subscribers.  If you are on subscribed get you latest digital copy today at splash.online. We take a look at a couple of new industry announcements including a new era for the Master Pool Builders brand and what it means for you.  We also gain access to a freshly launched online learning program to assist newbies in getting up to speed quickly. The latest 2023 Drowning Report is out and we reveal what it means for pools and spas. Plus a friendly reminder to book your accommodation and te ..read more

Another week and another public holiday for the hard working sports obsessed citizens of Victoria as they celebrate the 'race that stops a nation'.  The Reserve Bank of Australia also celebrated the day by giving the population a 25 basis points rise to increase the cash rate to its highest level since 2011.  What does this all mean for our industry? Well it depends on how you consider where value is stored. We also talk about the increase in recovery pools/spas/treatments for elite and everyday athletes and review some of the multi-use high level facilities around Australia use by ..read more

We continue our dive into the changing landscape of business.  A new release from the 'Small Business Matters Report' reveals some alarming statistics for small business owners and ongoing financial viability.  In this episode we also look a the growing need and demand for pool renovations and the options available and tying in to larger landscaping projects. And we continue our look into Australian manufacturing with a special look at AIS Water who turned 30 years old this year and continue to innovate and expand.   As well as other news to keep you informed and inspired. Rea ..read more

It's always a good week when the latest and by default greatest issue ever of SPLASH! shows up on my doorstep and in the inbox!   Today we discuss the latest Cordell Construction data, review the Top 5 online news stories and have a quick look at some of the industry happenings with expansions, conferences and acquisitions. Our deep dive today is construction focused around the challenges of fixed price contracts, continued inflationary pressure and a tightening market.  We review a recent interview with Gulshan Gupta from Inspire Accountants on how to navigate these challenges ..read more