How Australian businesses can get staff back in the office The pandemic saw many businesses embrace working from home and it quickly became the new norm.   But with pandemic restrictions now scratched, more employers want their staff back in the office to increase collaboration. Legally, many businesses can request their staff to return to [...]

The insurance basics for your small business Business insurance can look complicated but once you understand the basics, you’ll find it much easier to talk to your broker about your needs. Here are five things it can help for you to know. Your cover should be tailored for you Business insurance can help protect a [...]

How to start selling your products and services online Selling online can offer businesses the potential to reach a much wider audience. But it’s important to enhance your operations to make the most of online channels. Promotions Warehouse knows this only too well. It sells an array of marketing tools and products to which companies can [...]

Your guide to insurance for a retail business Australia is home to around 130,000 retail trade businesses of all shapes and sizes. If yours is one of them, you’ll know that keeping sales ticking over and maintaining healthy profits is no easy matter. There are pitfalls aplenty, for new players and old hands alike. Without the right [...]

What insurance cover does a healthcare business usually need? If you run a healthcare business, you might know it comes with a range of challenges and risks.  From physical therapy clinics to chiropractic offices, these practices face a number of potential liabilities. And these can have significant financial and reputational consequences. In this guide, we [...]

In today’s climate of uncertainty, small businesses are facing a number of challenges. Along with higher interest rates, cyber threats and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, there’s the looming risk of recession. Vincent Nair, Executive Chairman and CEO of SMARTECH Business Systems discusses the steps you can take now to help build a solid financial base [...]

A new financial year is a great opportunity to review how you approach your business finances. It can also be one of the best times to plan ahead and make changes to help improve your business’s success. So, let’s explore some strategies that may help your small business’s finances and goals. Prioritise profits One of [...]

All the data points to a hotter than-average summer, which means Aussie businesses should prepare for extreme weather during the warmer months. Here are some steps you can take to help prepare your small business, in case droughts and floods affect your area. The Australian Actuaries Climate Index (AACI) indicate conditions are ripe for a destructive [...]

Starting a small business is an exciting adventure that requires careful planning and organisation. There are several essential steps to take, from registering for an Australian Business Number (ABN) to setting up financial systems and securing insurance. We'll walk you through the process, ensuring you have a solid foundation for your entrepreneurial journey. Registering your [...]

Even the most careful tradies can have an accident or lose their tools. Whatever size the project, whether you’re a handyman, plumber, builder, carpenter or electrician, being properly insured can bring real peace of mind to you, your clients and your employees. Public liability For some tradies, public liability insurance is mandatory, and most building [...]