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Getting Your Goods Through Customs the Easy Way

If you’re moving goods into Australia, you may be staring at a minefield of legal requirements. Unless you are a freight forwarding professional yourself, attempting to navigate the maze of forms and complex requirements inherent in international logistics can be time consuming and frustrating and can even end in financial disaster. If you’d prefer to do away with the legal pitfalls, a customs clearance service is essential in ensuring the goods you ship arrive quickly and efficiently.…

How to Be on the Lookout for Ancient Artefacts during Your Construction Project

As a developed land, Australia may not be one of the oldest countries on earth, but that just means that not much is known about the people who lived here in centuries gone by. If you’re intrigued about ancient history and may be planning the improvement of some vacant land, you may be wondering what actually lays beneath the surface. How should you proceed with your project, with this in mind?…

Employing extra resources to complete a project

When you work in project management one of the challenges can be that your workload for the project can come in spurts, with weeks of downtime followed by periods of high intensity work. This can be hard to resource efficiently. Many projects find it helpful to use employment agencies to help manage this workflow. Here are some tips. Flag high demand skills early If you know that you will need a short coverage of an in demand skill such as a high qualified engineer it is a good idea to flag this early.…

Four Ways a Migration Agent Can Help Your Company Do Business Internationally

If you own a business that engages internationally, there are many cases where you may want to enlist the help of a migration agent. In most cases, there is no legal situation to do so — you can fill out the forms and apply for everything yourself. However, a migration agent can help you navigate the process and help you avoid common pitfalls in the following situations. 1. Hiring Foreign Workers…

Why You Should Be Aware of Potential Noise Issues Related to Your Business Expansion

If somebody were to mention the word “pollution” to you, the chances are that your mind would first of all turn to smoke, carbon and emissions. Over the last decade or so, it’s certainly been a buzzword as people get more concerned with the air that they breathe. However, pollution also extends to the amount of noise that pervades society these days, and noise pollution can be a particularly big problem in the bigger cities across Australia.…

Residential Structure: Understanding the Common Foundation Repair Options

The foundations installed beneath residential structures are strong and durable. However, they can sustain damage, compromising the entire building. The damage is often as a result of poor soil condition or improper installation. In simple terms, if the supporting soil material is not strong enough or the building contractor did not prepare the foundation well, the structure will start to settle and move. While some slight settling is normal and not structurally harmful, the foundation can eventually crack or even sink due to strain.…