Before signing a commercial lease, clarify your and the landlord’s obligations and responsibilities. These include permitted use, terms, costs, maintenance, guarantees and insurance for the premises.
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Fleet managers have been juggling supply chain issues and other pandemic-induced disruptions. Use these tips to control what you can to improve for safer and more reliable fleet management.
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The end of any financial year can be a painful time for small and medium sized business owners who have to do a lot of the work themselves. Make your EOFY prep stress-free with this easy guide.
Read MoreThere are specific processes and record keeping requirements that are set out in the Fair Work Act 2009 and it is important to keep on top of these in case Fair Work chooses to audit your business.
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Under the current superannuation guarantee, employers must pay superannuation contributions of 10% of an employee's ordinary time earnings when they earn over $450 per month before tax.
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If your business is growing and needs to invest in its workforce, you may wish to consider recruiting an apprentice or trainee. Apprenticeships and traineeships are slightly different, but they have the same common goal –upskilling an employee in their line of work.
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The difference between insuring your work vehicle(s) under personal or commercial cover may not appear much, but the deeper you look, the more they diverge.
Read MoreMany people know that an insurance broker can compare different insurance products and provide advice to help you choose the best cover for your unique needs. But the value of a broker extends far beyond insurance placement. This has been demonstrated recently with the natural disasters Australia has seen. From bushfires to floods, having a broker by your side during the claims process proves invaluable.
Read MoreA deputy president has found conduct that occurred while two workers were driving to and from work, and on out-of-hours phone calls, occurred "at work", as per Fair Work Commission's.
Read MoreDid you know that if you decide to pay your staff at a higher pay rate than the Award rate, pay more than the Award allowances or alter working conditions but most Awards state that you must have an IFA in place signed by both you and the employee
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It’s important that you understand which Award/s apply to your business and you need to know as there could be a number of Awards you need to pay your employees
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The Government is implementing a reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage, which will be backed by a $10 billion Government guarantee and cover household, residential strata and small business property insurance policies.
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With the popularity of home deliveries, trucking companies have even more traffic to navigate through. How can you safely accelerate risk management strategies for your transport business?
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Manufacturing businesses in Australia are sizing up their options to offshore, reshore, nearshore, or onshore in the face of the pandemic-induced disruption. This article looks at the pros and cons.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to have severe repercussions in Australia. Businesses are now at a higher risk of cyber attacks, increased commodity prices for imports and exports, inflation and pricier insurance premiums as a result of the attack.
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When a flood hits, staying safe and finding headspace to claim on your insurance for damage can be stressful. Improve your chances of a quick and fair resolution by following these tips, once you’re safe of course.
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Flexibility is the main reason businesses hire contractors. Think of it as your surge capacity to onboard swiftly, deal temporarily with skill shortages, try before you hire and protect your bottom line. But hiring and managing contractors opens up a new suite of risks for your business.
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What is a business continuity plan? How do you go about implementing something that will help your business thrive in the next 12 months and beyond?
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A cyber attack happened once every eight minutes in Australia in 2020-21. No sector in the economy was immune, according to reports made to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
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