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Why small businesses should consider trade credit insurance

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July 30, 2020

Why small businesses should consider trade credit insurance

By ausurehorizon Insurance Uncategorized No comment
New data shows the extent of the COVID-19 hit to revenue at most Australian businesses, with two thirds reporting a decline in revenue as a result of the pandemic. Education and training is the worst hit sector, with 87 per cent of firms recoding a drop in earnings.Moreover, economic growth recorded a 0.3 per cent Continue Reading
March 11, 2020

Contractors Insurance – Have you got it covered?

By ausurehorizon Starting Out Trades No comment
Hiring a contractor or sub-contractor is often appealing to time-poor, cash-strapped small business owners. One big reason is that they take care of their own insurance (as opposed to the business owner having to provide coverage for them, as is the case with employees). But what if things aren’t quite that Continue Reading
November 20, 2019

What insurance do I need for my business?

By ausurehorizon General Starting Out No comment
If you’re just starting out in business, insurance should be a top priority. This is because once you have opened a new business, insurance can be one of the most important factors in ensuring you stay open. According to John Clark, Steadfast’s Broker Support Manager, your first priority should be ensuring Continue Reading
April 28, 2019

Five easy-to-avoid mistakes that most new businesses make

By ausurehorizon General Starting Out No comment
You’ve got killer ideas, fire in your belly and you’re prepared to put in the hard yards – the first months of a new business venture are often highly exciting and productive. But a slip up now could cost you not only your capital but also your confidence, your reputation and your business. Sadly, Continue Reading
April 4, 2019

The five biggest logistical challenges facing small businesses

By ausurehorizon Logistics Starting Out No comment
Running a small business is certainly not for everyone – the long days (and weeks), potential staff issues, not to mention BAS statements – though many owners wouldn’t have it any other way. Still, there are plenty of logistical challenges that small businesses find themselves dealing with day in and day out. Here Continue Reading
March 17, 2019

How to protect your investment property against illegal drug labs

By ausurehorizon Commercial Property Starting Out No comment
Australia has one of the highest rates of illicit methamphetamine use in the world and the highest use among English-speaking countries. Since 2015, a drug lab bust has taken place almost every day in Australia, with estimates claiming as few as one in 10 labs are discovered by authorities. The majority of Continue Reading
January 10, 2019

Do you have enough insurance for your small business?

By ausurehorizon General Starting Out No comment
Underinsurance remains a serious issue for small businesses, with the Insurance Council of Australia’s (ICA) statistics showing 12.8  per cent of small businesses and 24 per cent of sole traders have no insurance. Organisations operating in the education sector have the highest rate of non-insurance at 25 per cent Continue Reading
October 23, 2018

How to prepare for unexpected risks: A business survival guide

By ausurehorizon General Starting Out No comment
Most small business owners are born optimists. After all, why take the plunge unless you’re confident you can stay afloat? But positive thinking can only take you so far. To succeed in business and stay on course, you also need to think about what could possibly go wrong and seek the help of an expert. […]Continue Reading
October 15, 2018

How to protect your personal assets if your small business is sued

By ausurehorizon General Starting Out No comment
It’s a heart-racing, stomach-churning, sweaty-palm-inducing prospect: your business is being sued. To protect yourself, take stock of your personal liability well before you get a letter from a lawyer.  And, while it’s terrible to think that all your hard work on the business could come undone, Continue Reading
May 8, 2018

What you need to know about landlord insurance

By ausurehorizon Commercial Property Starting Out No comment
If you’ve scrimped and saved in the hopes of achieving financial security through an investment property it makes sense to insure such a valuable asset. It’s no secret that Australians are among the most real-estate obsessed people in the world. Around two million Australians own an investment property. Continue Reading
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