The team at Austbrokers Terrace wish you and your families very best wishes for the festive season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Coronavirus and travel insurance: are you covered?
With Italy’s cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus rising rapidly, and with the majority of Europe following suit, the global health crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. Iran continues to report cases while here in Australia the count is steadily going up. So, for those thinking of travelling, how will their plans and protection […]
Bushfire season is upon us
Your guide to Australia’s new, clearer emergency warnings. Bushfire warnings will be consistent across the country and clearer about how people should respond under a new system in place from December 1st, 2020. The Australian Warning System will also bring flood, storm, cyclone and heatwave warnings into line with those used for bushfires, with the […]
Fun Friday That’s Christmas sorted:
That awkward Christmas Day after-lunch slot when everybody’s slumped on the couch but can’t agree what to watch might just have been dealt with – thanks to a new board game from IAG subsidiary NRMA Insurance. Help! the board game enables players to learn about “real-life risks” without putting themselves in danger. “Make your way […]
Too many Aussies overlooking the economic value of recycling
A new study reveals that up to 80 per cent of Australians are unaware of the value of recycling to the country’s economy. Not-for-profit environmental organisation Planet Ark have released the research in time for National Recycling Week from 9-15 November with the theme “Recovery – A Future Beyond the Bin”. The campaign aims to […]
We remember – not just today, everyday.
Cyclone, flood risks rise as La Nina declared
Australia could see increased cyclone activity this season and a greater risk of flooding as a result of a La Nina climate event and influences in the Indian Ocean. The Bureau of Meteorology last week declared the first active La Nina since the 2010-2012 event, when insurance catastrophes were triggered due to Tropical Cyclone Yasi […]
How to identify productivity pitfalls, and how to avoid them...
As workplaces continue to mutate into a mixture of designated buildings and makeshift home offices, productivity has become increasingly difficult to monitor as the focus shifts away from simple benchmarks such as hours logged. One of the most reliable and feasible measurements we have is to self-assess our own productivity throughout the workday, which includes […]
B2B SMEs: it’s time to refocus, reignite, and rise
In case you have noticed, there is no turning back! As businesses resume out of lockdown, they are facing the “new normal”. For those of us operating in a business-to-business (B2B) context, this will be characterised by: -Increased number of decision-makers.-Purchased decisions made by consensus.-Tighter budgets.-Highly demanding, risk-averse buyers.-Selling virtually. Unlike the pandemic, these conditions […]
The future faces of on-line business?
Meet the “savvy” high-schoolers who created a booming e-commerce platform during COVID-19 This has not been an easy year to launch a new business. But, three high school students from Strathcona Girls Grammar have done just that. And, after a successful soft launch, they’re preparing for growth. Pre-COVID-19, aspiring entrepreneurs Audrey Hillard, Kate Henry and […]
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