The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has urged building owners and managers to continue fire protection safety checks and maintenance for commercial, industrial and residential buildings during COVID-19. ICA Head of Risk Karl Sullivan said the COVID-19 shutdowns did not remove the regulatory and insurance requirements for buildings to undergo fire protection inspections. Fire protection […]
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 […]
COVID -19: The Latest
Current Covid Protocols We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely. Given the regularly changing COVID-19 protocols, Austbrokers Terrace has implemented policies and procedures in line with SA Health. Click HERE for full details. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your primary office contact if you would like to discuss this matter or if […]
Three steps to safeguard your small business in the face of ...
Fear of the spreading Coronavirus is having a substantial impact on Australian business confidence. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg estimated that the virus may wipe as much as 0.5 per cent of GDP off the national economy. Uncertainty is being compounded by the RBA revealing it will further cut interest rates to try and encourage spending. The […]
Five ways to make working from home work for your team
As Australian businesses implement work-from-home arrangements as part of their business contingency plans, managers need to consider how to accommodate telecommuting arrangements without sacrificing productivity and team dynamics. Modern workforce collaboration strategies should allow for flexible working arrangements and uphold a high standard of professionalism and productivity no matter where the team is. Although implementing […]
Australians urged to recalculate their contents insurance
Homeowners and tenants have been urged to revisit and recalculate their home contents insurance, in light of the increasing number of wild weather events, including the recent catastrophic bushfires, hailstorms, and floods. Mike Bartlett, Sum Insurance commercial director, said about 30% (about 2.7 million) of the nine million Australian households that could potentially purchase contents […]
Cybersecurity – a big problem for small business
Small businesses are easy targetsPoor cybersecurity, not competitors, may be the biggest threat to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Australia. According to an Australian government report, SMEs are the target of 43 per cent of all cybercrime in Australia. The same report found that 22 per cent of the businesses hacked in […]
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