Fair Trading Deputy Commissioner Steve Griffin is encouraging partners and family members of licensed builders and tradespeople in the Orange area to attend a free information session about running a home building business.

Where: Orange Ex-Services Club, 231 - 243 Anson Street
When: Wednesday 15 September from 10am – 12 noon

Mr Griffin said many small and medium sized businesses were managed by partners or family members and there was a real need for practical assistance and support.

“These two-hour sessions are packed with information on a range of relevant building industry matters, including contract management, asset protection and dispute resolution,” he said.

“WorkCover NSW, Master Builders Association and NSW Industrial Relations will participate, along with experts in licensing and home warranty insurance.

“It also provides a great opportunity for local business people to network over morning tea.”

Mr Griffin said the government had received positive feedback from participants at previous sessions, showing they had made a difference to many in the home building industry.

Participant comments have included:

• “Fantastic morning that gave us a wealth of information.”
• “We will be changing the way we run our business.”
• “Excellent coverage of relevant topics.”
• “Very informative particularly as my husband (licence holder) prefers to leave all areas of office work to me.”

Mr Griffin said Building Partners information sessions were being delivered throughout the year across the state.

“Sessions have already been well received in Wollongong, Ballina and Maitland,” he said.

“Future sessions are planned for Gosford and the Sydney metropolitan area.

“I encourage anyone who handles the administration for a licence holder or home building business to attend a session.”

Two Continuing Professional Development points are available to each attendee.

Register online for these upcoming sessions on this website. Search under Building Partners information sessions or call 133 679.

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