The global outbreak of COVID-19 has created uncertainty for business owners. While you can’t control what happens over the next few weeks or months, you can control how well you prepare for the unexpected. Here are six ways to effectively manage your business through challenging times. Challenge #1: Sales start to dipLook at ways to […]
Be on alert!
CFC Underwriting puts forward COVID-19 cyber scam warning Specialist insurance provider CFC has warned that its in-house cyber claims team is seeing new COVID-19 cyber scams targeting businesses. “Since countries around the world went into lockdown, the types of incidents that our cyber claims team are dealing with shows that while there hasn’t yet been […]
Prepare before opening
With the Government’s announcement regarding the easing of restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are preparing to open and operate in a “COVID safe” manner. Safework Australia has provided information to assist businesses – refer to their website. The team at Austbrokers Terrace will be able to assist you in reviewing your current policies.
Working from home? Need some focus?
How to know what to prioritize at work If I could boil down everything I have learned about productivity into one simple message, it would be this one: Do What Matters Most. Start your day with your most important task. Focus on your ONE thing. It’s easy to know why: If you get your highest […]
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Ransomware setting sights on C-suite executives
C-suite executives will increasingly be targeted as cyber criminals look for ways to extort money from large corporations, according to a new report from cyber analytics provider CyberCube. Organised criminals and hackers are moving away from “high-volume, low-value” attacks, according to CyberCube. Instead, hackers are carefully selecting senior managers who have access to their companies’ […]
How small business can weather the COVID-19 storm
The global COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching repercussions for society, the health care system and the economy. Small- and medium-sized enterprises are going to be placed under tremendous pressure as people practice social distancing. Supply chains will be challenged, too. With the knock-on effects of COVID-19 impacting consumer behaviour, small businesses must be innovative and find […]
Austbrokers Terrace Information – Government Support Program
Austbrokers Terrace Information – Government Support Programs for COVID-19 (Correct as of 12pm 1st April 2020) There have been a substantial number of announcements and changes made in the past few weeks. With so much information to decipher, it will be difficult to keep up with what both the Federal and State Governments are doing […]
Cyber hackers ‘exploiting human emotion’ over COVID-19
Emotion and stress are running high. With the dark cloud of COVID-19 hanging over us, society has gone into survival mode. We’re trying to juggle working from home, while also caring for our families and home schooling our children. We’re trying to continue business as normal, while keeping our distance from others to prevent further […]
Temporary premises closure guide
Due to the coronavirus restrictions, many businesses are having to temporarily close, and allow staff to help sustain operations via home working. Zurich Australia has provided some general advice on how to protect business premises during temporary closures. If the Government restrictions continue for a significant period, further action may be required. This guidance is […]
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