October 2018 – Measuring Up Podcast

29th October 201816th September 2019

#015: Joinery Education and Women in Construction

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We’re delving in to two BIG topics today. We often get asked about the importance of being a qualified or ‘time served’ carpenter so we’re chatting about the current state of woodworking education in the UK in 2018. We’re also discussing women in the construction industry – where are they? These are two huge topics and we’d love to hear your feedback – doubtless we’ll chat more about this in future episodes. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

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15th October 201816th September 2019

#014: Cheap Tools vs Pro Tools – Tool Vanity?

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We’re talking about a whole load of little topics today. From buying larger tools and the pros and cons of going second hand, through to cheap tools vs expensive tools and how that impacts your business image. We also chat about air tools, air nailers and Andy has a new shiny CBN grinding wheel. Is it possible to organise drill bits or should we just give up? We’re doing some job pricing in the aftershow. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

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1st October 201816th September 2019

#013: Business Web Site, Tax & Record Keeping

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Today we’re talking about the importance of having a business web site and why it should be the hub of your business. We’re also chatting about the dreaded business admin – from tax and accounts through to a very brief overview of our own business structures. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

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