The cleaning and restoration industry is a constantly changing industry and facing it alone can be daunting. So why not join a trade association? Age old excuses include time, money, competition, and fear of the ‘’Old Boys Club”. But any good business owner knows that they want to see a return on the investment of [...]
SCRIA was invited to present at Australasian Charters Loss Adjusters (AICLA) Seminar in Melbourne, 19 February 2014. As part of SCRIA’s ongoing efforts to promote SCRIA in the industry, we were delighted to accept. The event was aimed at Loss Adjusters and included a range of speakers on different insurance matters. SCRIA chose not to [...]
20 March: Victoria Meeting, First Aid Training, Dandenong RSL, 6.00pm 29 May: Jena Dyco Mould & Restoration Conference – SCRIA Welcome Drinks, Phamish Bar and Restaurant, Melbourne, 7pm 30-31 May: Exhibitor at Jena Dyco Mould & Restoration Conference, Novotel St.Kilda, Melbourne 31 May: SCRIA Member Panel Discussion, Q+A with our Secretary Mark Carey
SCRIA is happy to announce that it will be sponsoring the Jena Dyco Mould and Restoration Conference from 30th to 31st May 2014. We have organised to run a few events around the conference in order to get the most exposure for SCRIA as well as giving benefits to our members. SCRIA Events: SCRIA Welcome [...]
Thank you to all who attended our Annual General Meeting held at Rosehill Racecourse in October. A couple of key areas were outlined at the AGM and I’ve included a short summary of the key topics below for those that couldn’t make it. SCRIA Board Election We extend our sincere thanks an appreciation to our [...]
Even the best-run businesses go through slow periods. Whether it’s due to a sluggish economic period or just a particular time of year – such as school holidays or the Christmas holiday period – most businesses will go through a lull every now and then. It’s important you don’t just twiddle your thumbs and wait [...]
I was brought up on carpet cleaning from when I was a baby. My parents used to clean nightclubs and put me in a crib on the carpet while they cleaned around me. So you could say the industry is in my blood. My wife and I brought an established carpet cleaning business 19 years [...]
Mark Carey is Managing Director of Emergency Property Solutions and is SCRIA’s new National Secretary. Mark has over 25 years’ experience in Management both in the Government and Private Sectors. He holds qualifications at Diploma level in Business, Project Management and Horticulture he has also completed post graduate management studies. He is a Graduate Member [...]
Garry Carroll, who is based in Brisbane, is the owner of All Aces Services and has been elected as an Executive Committee Member. He has been in the industry for many years, having used to work for his Dad, who ran a carpet cleaning business. Garry is passionate about professionalism in the industry and is [...]
I am the owner of Aim Home Services, a family business run alongside with my wife and four children who are all actively involved in the business. I started out in the industry six years ago, and have grown from a one man and one “wow” man operation with Kristy on the phones and running [...]