Australian builders are experiencing slim margins, but to help with costs, it pays to have a tight rein on your risk management. We’re not quite seeing what’s happening in the UK, where builders are pulling in the profits, charging about a 10% premium over the price of an existing home. Back in Australia, you do have […]
Your Guide to Benefits & Risks of Becoming a Franchisee
Franchising can be a great way to start a business with a ready-made model and resources for a fee. Research shows that four out of 10 franchisees used to work for the franchisor, making it a natural transition. Franchising is a mature sector in Australia, so franchisors are becoming creative in finding ways to expand. Even part-time […]
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Selling Yourself Short? Why You Should Avoid Underinsurance
Is your small business among the one in four that say they’ll go under if faced with a liability claim? That’s the alarming statistic from one insurer’s survey. More respondents said they would: At the crux is understanding the cost of and whether you would be able to fund the costs of legal action due to […]
Can You Claim on Your Home Insurance for Fence Damage?
Your home might be your castle, but the boundary fence is your front line. What does it mean for your insurance if your fence is damaged or destroyed? This article prepares you mentally for the process should you need to claim. Are fences covered by home insurance? Typically, home insurance covers fence damage or destruction […]
Lest We Forget
On this day, we honour and remember the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve countries around the world.
If you Home Share, Check your Personal Property Cover
As of September last year, there were 251,000 short-term rentals registered across Australia, down from 400,000 pre-pandemic. However, not all short-term stays are registered. If you rent out your main residence, this article is for you. We’re sharing a swag of tips to help you manage your risks. Understanding property insurance To help protect your home from […]
Toolbox Talk: Time to Protect Tradies and Your Business
Did you hear about the Tradies’ National Health Month in August? It highlighted plenty of strategies and tips on this important topic to use year-round to protect the tradies in your midst and your business. Top risks tradies face St John Ambulance has a handy definition for tradies, saying they include technicians, trade workers, labourers, machinery operators, and […]
How do you Manage these Top 4 Hospitality Business Risks?
The past three years have been a whirlwind for hospitality businesses. While the pandemic seems to be on the wane, your business should still do everything reasonably practicable to reduce the risks of COVID-19’s spread, like keeping up to date on employers’ responsibilities via this Safe Work Australia website. Other, more inherent risks remain, though. […]
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