Fortifying the Frontlines: 10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses in the Digital Age

18 April

Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.    Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]

Ways to ensure your small business is well insured in 2024

17 April

Insurance is essential for every Australian business. Designed to help you recover following an accident or incident, it’s can arguably be one of your most important investments.   But it can also represent a significant expense. That’s why it...[Read More]

Business interruption insurance

11 April

A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions.   But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]

A guide to hiring your first employee

10 April

So your business is getting so busy that you need a helping hand? Great stuff. Here’s a guide to hiring your first employee. Congratulations – hiring your first employee is a mammoth step in the journey of any business. It’s also a risky...[Read More]

Going out on your own: a guide to insurance for freelancers

4 April

There’s a lot to like about working for yourself, including freedom and flexibility.   But it’s not without its risks. Things can go wrong, and your income and personal assets could be at risk without the right insurance cover. In a worst-case...[Read More]

How to manage inflation in your small business

3 April

While inflation may have peaked, Australian businesses of all stripes are feeling the pinch, and there may be a long road ahead. Wages, energy, raw materials and services have all become more expensive. So has the cost of servicing debt for small...[Read More]

What insurance do events companies need?

27 March

Each event comes with unique risks, from corporate conferences to music festivals.  Weather disruptions, venue mishaps, supplier failures, and unforeseen cancellations are just a few pitfalls that could derail even the most meticulously planned...[Read More]

Protecting your business reputation and the role of insurance

27 March

When Saphia Smereka discovered her yet-to-open restaurant Kiki on Byron, at NSW’s popular Byron Beach, had received a series of fake, one-star-negative reviews in the lead-up to its doors opening, she perhaps wished insurance could have...[Read More]

Secret of the ‘blue zones’: lifestyle habits for longevity

6 March

Researchers have identified eating a little less, loving a lot more and building strong connections as common threads among the world’s longest living people. We explore how you can their findings to improve your own health.   Babies born...[Read More]

Renters Insurance: benefits for tenants & landlords

29 February

If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s natural for certain fears to cross your mind. For example, if a fire accident or flooding occurs through no fault of your own, who pays for the replacement of your possessions that...[Read More]

Managing new insurance risks in 2024

28 February

When you’re in business, you’re likely to experience your fair share of accidents, issues and upsets. The challenge is, they won’t always be the ones you’ve anticipated and planned for.    Advancing technology and a changing economic...[Read More]

The Global business risks for 2024 – Navigating the new normal

21 February

In the ever-evolving landscape of global business, staying ahead of potential risks is paramount for companies of all sizes. As we dive into 2024, the findings from the latest Allianz Risk Barometer shed light on the emerging trends shaping the...[Read More]

Can using emojis pose a risk to your business?

21 February

Emails, SMS, and instant messaging systems enable businesses to interact with customers, suppliers and partners quickly and easily. As a result, business communication has become much more informal than it was in the pre-digital era. It’s not...[Read More]

Insurance for Professional Services

15 February

Your job as a professional requires you to apply your expertise to satisfy the requirements of your clientele. Your customers count on you to provide high-quality services and expert guidance. However, despite your best efforts, there’s always a...[Read More]

Does my small business need an insurance broker or adviser?

14 February

If you own a business, chances are you’ll need a range of different insurance policies to help protect your operations, assets and employees.    However, determining the type and level of cover appropriate for your needs isn’t always a...[Read More]