Economic & Budget Update for 2022

Breaking Down the Budget in a Political Landscape Budgets are always a tad confusing with so many promises being made, but with an election just around the corner, this one is even more so. That is why we have engaged Independent Economist & Political Analyst of...

Breaking the Bias with Bowens Women in Trade

Congratulations to Bowens for another brilliant Women in Trade event which was held at the spectacular Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Friday 25 March 2022. Bowens first Women in Trade event was held in 2021 and attracted around 70 delegates who packed into the...

2022 National Conference | A Weekend Retreat!

We may be crazy, but the members have spoken and we are moving full steam a head for the 2022 FTMA National Conference, which for the first time ever, will be held as a weekend retreat on the 11 & 12 June 2022. With a shorter than usual period to organise our...

Innovation in Action

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor, Vekta Automation. In business today it is necessary to be agile and responsive to change. But, to have that real edge- the ability to truly set yourself apart- you need to be unique- Your solutions need to...

Imagine Losing Everything You Own

This year, Sly Bros celebrates 100 years in business, and have been on their current site for 90 years. They are one of the largest employers in the picturesque town of Woodburn which has the mighty Richmond River running alongside it. Sly Bros, like other responsible...

Keeping Our Heads Above Water

This piece was written and provided by FTMA Silver Sponsor,  AKD Softwoods. Welcome to 2022 and AKD’s first article in FTMA News for this year. The start to 2022 has not been without its challenges, however whilst we face the enormous task of recovering from the...