Travelling for business again? Here’s what you need to know State and national borders have progressively opened since 1 November. But it’s a new world order for corporate travel. That includes transient travel and trips for meetings, incentives, and conferences. These may be for events held for business development, client visits, industry expositions, or [...]

Whether your business is back in full gear after the festive season or not, now’s the time to review your insurance to ensure it’s up to date. Delaying a review means your company risks being underinsured, which could have dire financial consequences. An annual review, such as at the start of the year, is [...]

As we charge into 2022, it’s time to bust a few myths about insurance cover. Here are five common ones that hopefully won’t surprise you. Myth 1: Home insurance protects my home-based business Not necessarily. You should still check your policy for coverage even if clients and visitors don’t come to your home-based [...]

Every 10 minutes on average, another Australian small business reports a cyber crime, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. And more than four in 10 cyber crimes committed in Australia target small businesses, says Business Australia. Scams and victim numbers are increasing. The government’s Scamwatch website reports $211M lost through scams from 1 January to 19 September last year [...]

Logistics has become a hot term given the protracted supply chain chaos and recent shortage of the crucial diesel engine additive AdBlue. So what are the top four logistic industry trends and innovations for 2022? Read about them here. Autonomous vehicles Cutting-edge delivery vehicles, known as levels 3, 4 and 5, are moving [...]

What are the key risks posed by flooding? Flooding can have a devastating impact on your small business, causing damage to your premises, fittings and fixtures, plant and equipment and stock and disrupting your ability to trade. Even businesses outside of the flood zones can feel the impact of flooding, with supply chain [...]

What are the key risks posed by bushfires? Research1 shows that bushfire risks are rising across Australia, especially in coastal WA, central Queensland and in large parts of NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Bushfires can spread with little warning and can be unpredictable, with the potential to cause damage due to smoke or [...]

What are the key risks in the manufacturing sector? Manufacturing is a diverse industry, and one that is changing at a rapid pace thanks to the effects of technology and globalisation. The risks manufacturers face are complex, and could range from lost production time due to a mechanical outage, fire or supply chain [...]

What are the key risks in the café and restaurant sector? The café and restaurant sector is dynamic, with owners and operators busy juggling the plates and spinning the bottles required in the day-to-day management of such a fast-paced industry. Whether you’re running a café, restaurant or catering business, some of the key [...]

What are the key risks in the building and construction industry? Construction projects involve multiple stakeholders and are often undertaken on challenging sites. Construction businesses must often manage changes to scope or orders, poorly written contracts and specifications and complex project management issues. They may need to deal with labour and materials shortages, [...]