G'day $FirstName!

Well it's hard to believe, but the Tradesman's Expos are all over for the year, just in time for you to get into the groove of the Christmas rush. With all this talk of financial doom and gloom, it's heads down, bums up for the next few months and hopefully the next time we see you all, it's all water under the bridge.

In the meantime, to make things a little easier for you, our friends at the National 4X4 Show and Fishing & Outdoor Expo have come up with a generous offer for all our Melbourne readers - but more on that later...

Our inaugural Sydney expo went off with a bang at Moore Park back in August, with just over 5,000 joining in for the fun and some great deals. Our cockroach killing brothers are doing it hard at the moment, so it was good to see some of them come out and take advantage of all the good stuff the Tradies' Expo has to offer. One lucky punter, Dave Mifsud, a chippie from FDC Construction & Fitout in Forest Lodge won our last bucketload of booty for the year, and we managed to snap him just as we were pulling the walls down on the show. How stoked is he!

So, the shows might be over, but that doesn't mean Club Tradie closes down. No siree! All through the year we will continue to bring you up to date with the latest deals on offer from our exhibitors, and from time to time, we might even throw in an extra competition or two just to keep you on your toes.

HOW'S YOUR MISSUS?

If all your mates think your girlfriend or your missus is a bit of alright, or if you work onsite with a tradie of the fairer sex, then watch this space. In our next issue, we will announce details of our new competition, the national search for a tradie lady, and you can nominate your favourite girl for a chance at a stack of prizes including a photo spread in one of Australia's leading magazines. Details in our special Christmas edition of Tradie Talk.

MELBOURNE 4X4 EXPO SPECIAL OFFER

As a special offer to Club Tradie subscribers, you can take a mate to visit the National 4X4 Show, Fishing Show & Outdoors Expo in Melbourne between Thursday October 23 & Sunday October 26th and get in for the special mates rates of two for the price of one.

Simply visit the website at www.4x4show.com.au to purchase your tickets and enter the special discount code of "ACENTX08".

NATIONAL TRADESMAN'S EXPO 2009 DATES

Dates for next year's round of shows are now confirmed and we are pleased to announce them as follows:

Brisbane	RNA Showgrounds	Friday 27 - Sunday 29 March 2009
Adelaide	Adelaide Showgrounds	Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May 2009
Melbourne	Melbourne Showgrounds	Friday 29 - Sunday 31 May 2009
Perth	Burswood Dome	Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June 2009
Sydney	Hordern Pavilion	Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August 2009

SPECIAL OFFERS

Once again, our exhibitors have come up with some special offers available to tradies all round our fair country. Take some time to check them out below.

Mobile Promotional Products

MPP is a Promotional company that can supply you with uniforms, promotional items and general marketing ideas. We source a number of quality and unique gifts for your valued customers and assist you to market your company in an affordable yet effective manner.

After a lot of research of what has been our most popular items we have come up with a great Tradies Special before Christmas.
Coldy Holders @ $3.80+gst per unit (min 100), Carpenters Pencil 10% off, DNC workwear 10% off, KING GEE 10% off

 www.mobilepromotionalproducts.com

IN-Line Systems

The iTool System is a practical new and user friendly Videoscope product at the cutting edge of industrial RVI. Used to accomplish RVI tasks from simple visual checks to advanced inspection procedures. It Concepts RVI equipment can be used to view the interior of machinery, vessels, pipes, building cavities and tubes without major disassembly, damage or destruction.

For more information or for a demonstration on the new iScope Videoscope please contact INLINE Systems P/L.

www.inline.com.au

Back Office BIZ

The AICA Group in conjunction with Westpac, Australian Underwriters and Fujitsu have launched Back Office Biz (BOB) and BOBNett, a brand new engagement model comprising 2 parts. BOB provides contractor services - BAS, tax, insurances, financial products, discounts and job opportunities in one package. Contractors can concentrate on earning money instead of doing paperwork, and enjoy their time off.

Whether you currently employ your labour or use contracting engagement models, BOBNett will offer your business a significant competitive advantage, when used in conjunction with (BOB) Back Office Biz.

www.backofficebiz.com

Beer & Brewer Magazine

Beer & Brewer magazine is a consumer lifestyle magazine all about beer! Each edition serves up beer talk, travel ideas, beer & food recipes, home brewing and tasting notes on domestic and imported beers.
Subscription rates - 1 year (4 issues) is $29.99, 2 years (8 issues) is $52.99 incl gst SAVING 17%
The cover price of the mag is $7.95 and is available in newsagents, home brew shops, bottle shops and breweries, plus online at

www.beerandbrewer.com

Mirrorfinish  Metal  Polish

Mirrorfinish is absorbed into the metal to resist stains & removes water marks,oxidisation & hard to remove marks. Easy to apply, pressure rubbing, not elbow grease. Great on Kitchen Sinks & Appliances, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Bikes & Industrial Applications. Withstands high temperatures & is not flammable. Mirrorfinish is water soluble, excess washes off with water, but not out of the metal. Sold at Hy-Way Truck Accessories and Auto One & all good retailers. Australian made and owned.

www.mirrorfinish.com.au

Action Fasteners

Reduce the risk of your metal roof leaking due to screw penetrations; Storm-Tite® with its large domed washer will give you peace of mind during the next 'Big Storm''. The fastener not only has a wind rating, its large EPDM domed washer will protect your metal roof from water ingress.            
Storm-Tite® excels over other fasteners in commercial and domestic applications, valuable goods are protected from water ingress, roof penetrations do not leak, this is further enhanced by the 20year warranty on the EPDM washer provided by Deks Australia.

www.actionfasteners.com.au

Mercedes Benz Vans

Works harder. Drinks Less. Introducing the new Vito 111.

The Vito range has built its reputation on hard work and exceptional economy. The new Vito 111 takes this to the next level. With a powerful CDI turbo diesel engine producing 85kW, combined with great fuel economy of only 8.1 l/100kms,*
The Vito 111 makes the ideal worker for your business.

 www.mercedes-benz.com.au

Fetch from Construction Skills Queensland

Construction Skills Queensland has launched Fetch, a one-stop-shop for support to those in the building and construction industry in Queensland.
Fetch offers employers support in: Finding workforce solutions, Funding, Training, Developing their business, Finding the right apprentice or trainee
Fetch - Helpline 1800 798 488

www.gofetch.org.au

Tradesure - Insurance for Tradies

When an old lady trips into your open trench, breaks her hip and ends up in hospital, there are all sorts of legal and financial ramifications. In short, tradesmen need public liability insurance. From just *$39.77 a month for $5M cover, why risk it? Call 1800 872 331. (Conditions apply - Authorised Rep No.243943).

www.tradesure.com.au

Star Marquees

Do cool & dry Tradies do better work?
The $299  SHADE MATE has been designed as the perfect offsider for outdoor workers and tradies
The SHADE MATE will set up in just 60 seconds and is perfect for worksites, home, BBQs and camping.
Accessories like walls and flyscreen walls are also available. As a Christmas special the  $299 SHADE MATE will be delivered FREE of charge Australia wide for orders received by 20th December
Call 1300 721877 to order NOW- The new SHADE MATE is here 8th November.

www.starmarquees.com.au

Solving Tech for Tradies

Tradetek Computer Specialists is the first computer service provider dedicated to the trade sector, trade workers and small businesses.
Based in Brisbane, Tradetek can visit your home or office and help with new systems and laptops, upgrades and repairs, anti-virus solutions, broadband and email support, networks, computer training, and even graphic and web design.

www.tradetek.net.au

Masterbuilders NSW - DataDotDNA deters thieves

How many thousands of dollars worth of tools are in your ute or workshop right now? How much will it cost you to replace them if they're stolen?
DataDotDNA is a revolutionary microdot technology which helps to deter thieves and assists in recovering stolen items. The microscopic DataDots are laser-etched with a unique identifying code and applied to valuable items.
DataDotDNA can deter thieves from stealing tools, appliances, cars, motorbikes, marine equipment and much more.

www.masterbuilders.asn.au/datadotdna.cfm.

            Regards

            the Tradie's Expo team