Posted 20-03-2008
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by Andrew Connery

Slick operator

Sylvania based roofing contractor Matt Slick talks about life and business with SutherlandShireOnline

Hobbies / Passions?  That’s easy. No.1 my son Brayden. 
No.2 paddling outrigger canoes

The hardest thing I’ve ever done was terminating a long term employee

Your life/business philosophy:  Basic really.  Honesty, integrity and pride - in that order

At school I   … can’t remember

I wish:  I didn’t have to fill in questionnaires like this

I’m good at:  practical things

I’m bad at:  filling in forms

I often wonder:  what I did at school

Describe your business … what makes it different/better:I think we offer great service in terms of quality and we are also prompt and reliable

How long have you worked in the area?  I have lived and worked in the area for 20 years

Short term goals? What about 5 years?  To keep reaching goals.  And to surpass our achievement in 2007 when we were winners of the Best Residential Roof in Australia

How long in current business?  10 years

Your latest project is: not one single job, we have a lot on at the moment

What do you love about your work?  To look back on a completed job with a real sense of achievement

What you would improve about the area/or your work?  
I think OH&S in all areas is a major priority and can always be improved

Who has been a mentor? Any other business influences?  Undoubtedly my father has been a source of wisdom

Has your family/partner been a help?  A great deal of any success I enjoy is due to the fantastic support I get from both my family and co-workers

What publications do you read?  Nothing in particular but I am interested in anything to do with the industry and trade related magazines

What formal qualifications do you have?  I have trade certification as a plumber and roof plumber

 

Andrew Connery is the publisher of this e-magazine and (anyone will tell you) loves to share his views on the world in general. You can phone Andrew on 9516 2000/(02) 4254 0200 or email him on andrewc@youronlinecommunity.com.au - he'd appreciate hearing your opinion on anything raised in this column.

 

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