Demographics Service Central Articles and Advice

Why we launched a Mobile site before anyone else!

Service Central launched our Mobile site recently, and while it's still in Beta based on the feedback we've received, we're confident that it will be fully launched soon! But why is Mobile such a great step forward in our technology? Read more...

Leave a comment ·

Air-con and refrigeration mechanics skills shortage

Skilled air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics have been on the long term skills shortage register for years. What does this mean for industry standards, and who smells opportunity? Read more...

2 comments ·

Do Tradespeople Really Deserve a Bad Reputation?

Danial and Bruce Ahchow created Service Central to revolutionise the growing frustration that consumers had for tradespeople. This frustration (sometimes bordering on absolute disgust) not only triggered a massive move towards DIY, but also created the momentum for Service Central to step in, provide a better alternative, and improve both the customer's experience and the trades business's efficiency. But 5 years on - are the complaints the same? Has the 'typical tradie' changed? Read more...

1 comment ·

Darwin tops the list of Australia's most sustainable cities

The Australian Conservation Foundation has ranked all Australian cities on their Sustainable Cities Index. The index takes into consideration 15 different indicators including wellbeing, transport, green buildings and climate change readiness, and is a comprehensive evaluation of each city. Read more...

Leave a comment ·

Victorian Building Commission's 2009 report summarised for you!

The results for Victoria's building industry growth are out, and we've summarised the report for you. Headlines are that Victoria is stealing builders from other states and key areas to focus your marketing on are Melbourne's inner North. Read more...

Leave a comment ·

Consumers now using the internet to find trades and services

Learn how todays consumers are rapidly migrating towards the internet to find trades and services. Read more...

Leave a comment ·

The Growth of the Internet in Australia

Year on year internet usage continues to grow as people find more things to do online such as news, online banking, Facebook and Twitter. Read on to see some key statistics of just how much the internet has grown over the last 15 years. Read more...

Leave a comment ·

Gen Y is now Australia's largest demographic

Recent research by Comsec economist Craig James has found that Generation Y is now Australia's largest demographic. How are you keeping up with this changing world? Read more...

Leave a comment ·