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Small business owners tend to be born optimists with little inclination to think about what could go wrong. That’s why it pays to have an […]

As a consumer or business owner, it is vital to ensure that your interests are protected, when dealing with other businesses. There are a number […]

With effect from 17 December 2018 elements of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) and amendments to the QBCC (Queensland […]

The Royal Commission into misconduct in the Financial Services Industry released its Final Report in February after 69 days of hearings with 76 recommendations made […]

It can take just moments for fire, flood or thieves to wipe out years of hard work, asset accumulation and stock. But it can be […]

The catastrophic floods that swept across Townsville have resulted in 21,515 claims, with the estimated insurance losses of $887 million, according to the Insurance Council of […]

The UK’s Grenfell Tower disaster has had widespread implications for professionals in Australia’s construction industry. Here’s how to help protect yourself if you’re a contractor […]

Sydney’s violent hailstorm, which has left millions of dollars of damage in its wake, is a crucial reminder of how important it is to protect […]

Extreme weather conditions are increasing around the world, and Australia is no exception. Experts predict this summer will, again, be one of the hottest on […]

Cybercrime is an increasingly worldwide phenomenon, and Australia is far from immune. With large-scale events such as the 2017 WannaCry attacks, it’s become evident just […]

More expensive premiums, higher excesses and narrower coverage are set to become an insurance reality for many Australian businesses. Here’s how SMB’s can prepare for […]

In today’s current Economic Climate many businesses are electing to increase their growth by way of acquisition. Whilst this strategy remains sound there are many […]

Social media – there is no escaping it. Over time, it has become a way of life, from humble beginnings as a platform for friends […]

The royal commission into Australia’s financial services sector continues to reveal how customers’ lives have been ruined by financial advice at the big banks, but […]

Many of you would be unaware that existing legislation dealing with unfair contracts, does not apply to insurance. Given the generally held distrust of insurers […]

Employers may sometimes come across job applicants who have embellished, exaggerated or stretched the truth about their qualifications, skills and experience in order to gain […]

Nobody likes checking documents with a fine-tooth comb, but being careful with your mobile phone contract can save you some expensive mistakes. We all know […]

Some employers would say yes, but the experts agree that you can’t supplement a poor work culture with employee benefits. You can use employee benefits […]

The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld), which commenced on 16 April 2018, aims to protect workers from exploitation by providers of labour hire services […]

A ‘Cashless Society’ describes an economic state whereby Financial Transactions are not conducted with money in the forms of physical banknotes or coins, but rather […]

Steel Pacific Insurance Brokers have launched a dedicated website for our Heavy Machinery Insurance product – hmis.com.au. Details about the specific insurances a business in […]

Before your fly, check your insurance It’s imperative for travellers to have a full understanding of their Travel Insurance Policies prior to heading off on […]