Why inertia is dangerous for start-ups

By Carole-Anne Priest

“This is the way it’s always been.”

“That’s not how we do that.”

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

These are the core tenets of corporate inertia.

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Topics: Financial Literacy, Home Business, Small Business, Why insurance matters, Launching your own business, business


5 questions to answer before you start your business

By Carole-Anne Priest

It’s exciting and scary to say goodbye to being an employee and strike out on your own. When you finally commit your ideas to paper – and these days, to the digital space – and announce to the world that you are starting your own business, you know you will now be your own boss. You will make the rules, and you will reap the rewards of your own hard work and creativity.

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Topics: Financial Literacy, Home Business, Small Business, Why insurance matters, Launching your own business, business


Why do you need directors and officers insurance?

By AICD

Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is a policy for individuals designed to protect your professional and financial wellbeing in your capacity as a company Director or an Officer. Directors & Officers face the real threat of incurring significant personal financial liability as a result of their actions in the work arena.

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Topics: Insurance, Small Business, tips


Cost-saving insurance tips for small business owners

By Denny Jacob

Whether you're starting a business for the first time or looking to increase your business's bottom line, which small business insurance you go with will make all the difference.

Every business comes with risks. Even if you're prepared for 90% of them, the few that you can't account for are the ones that pose the biggest threat to your business. Finding the right business insurance policy can be frustrating for most entrepreneurs. Fortunately, the insurance industry is rife with experts looking to guide customers into the right hands.

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Topics: Insurance, Home Business, Small Business, tips


Covers for Directors and Officers are essential

By Priya Nair

There are several decisions that managing directors and senior executives make that can lead to losses due to uncertain environment or other issues. However, shareholders or others impacted by their decisions could approach the courts for redressal. In such circumstances, both the company and the individual needs to be adequately armed with legal protection.

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Topics: Insurance, Small Business, tips


6 hidden costs of running a home business

By Serenity Gibbons

Regardless of what anyone else tells you, running a business isn’t cheap or easy. In addition to the expenses you probably know about, there are a number of hidden costs of starting and running a business.

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Topics: Insurance, Small Business, tips


Why insurance isn't a dirty word

By Carole-Anne Priest

Insurance is a tool. It’s one tool of many that can help you reach your financial goals. Carole-Anne Priest sheds light on why insurance isn’t scary.

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Topics: Insurance, Small Business, tips


The ultimate checklist to ensure your business is setup for success

By Carole-Anne Priest

Starting a small business is one of the most exciting career moves you can make, and potentially also one of the most daunting. We’ve put together the ultimate checklist to point you in the right direction and help you set yourself up for success.

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Topics: Women, Small Business, Small business checklist


Insurance For Home-Based Business Owners: Are You Covered?

By Carole-Anne Priest

Government statistics show that over six hundred thousand women in Australia operate their own small business.

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Topics: Insurance, Women, Home Business Insurance, Home Business, Small Business



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