Protecting your business’ reputation: the role of insurance
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 …
Why opening a business in a growth industry could help you succeed in 2023
Australians have long been a nation of small business owners.There were more than 2.5 million actively trading businesses in the Australian economy in June 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of …
Official business indicator data reveals a larger-than-expected 10.6 per cent lift in Australian company profits in the December quarter.The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ business indicators report …
Rents exploding in regional and inner-city locations
Rents have been surging nationwide but some regions have been hit harder than others, with average rents lifting by nearly 50 per cent annually in one Australian town.New Proptrack data shows regional …
Drivers asked to go without a car in Uber experiment
Fifty Australian drivers will be challenged to give up their cars for a month and replace driving with ride-share trips, rental cars, e-bikes and scooter rides as part of a social experiment.Uber unve …
Higher taxes to hit multimillion-dollar super balances
Superannuation balances above $3 million will be taxed at a higher rate as the Albanese government hunts for opportunities to improve the budget bottom line.The changes won’t come in for another two y …
We’ve recently moved our business to a four-day work week and are excited about the greater flexibility and work-life balance this will bring to our team. Many companies worldwide have begun trialling …
Risks such as accidents, calamities and medical emergencies can change your life, leaving you with debt and losses.For example, if a fire damages your home, you must use your savings to rebuild or see …
Are you the employee who eagerly waits for retirement day or one who fears it because they are not prepared? While there is no blueprint for a happy retirement, some actions can help increase the chan …
Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year.While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should …
How does rising inflation affect small business’ insurance requirements?
The rising inflation we’re experiencing now is affecting insurance in a number of ways.Materials commonly used to replace damaged properties, such as building items and even labour, are in short suppl …
Raising the roof for more female trade apprentices
Dressed in high-vis and working on a roof, Meliha Birkett is the one per cent.She is one of roughly 65 female roof tilers in Australia, among 6500 people employed in the trade.Ms Birkett, 19, began wo …