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May 30, 2023

Business 101

5 Essential Packaging Tips for Small Businesses in Australia | upcover

Learn how to protect your products and enhance customer satisfaction with these essential packaging tips.

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May 30, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Complete Guide: How to Become a Contractor and General Contractor

Learn step-by-step how to become a contractor and general contractor, including licensing, skills, and career opportunities.

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May 24, 2023

Insurance Basics

D&O Insured vs Insured vs Management Liability: Understanding the Differences

Learn about the differences between D&O insured vs insured and management liability insurance in Australia. Understand the coverage, benefits, and risks associated with each type of policy.

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May 22, 2023

Business 101

How to Successfully Manage Small Business Risks in 2023 | upcover

Learn how to develop and implement a risk management plan for your small business in 2023 to ensure its long-term success in a constantly changing market.

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May 17, 2023

Beauty & Personal Care

Is a Makeup Artist Business Profitable in Australia? | upcover

Explore the profitability and steps to start a successful makeup artist business in Australia's booming industry.

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May 15, 2023

Business 101

Navigating the Seven Directors of Obligations

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May 10, 2023

Beauty & Personal Care

How To Grow Your Hairdressing Business?

Are you looking to grow your hairdressing business? This article will give you tips on growing your hairdressing business or hair salon.

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May 10, 2023

Beauty & Personal Care

5 Marketing Tips For Hairdressers

Are you looking for marketing tips for your hairdressing business? This article will go through 5 marketing tips hairdressers can use today!

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May 8, 2023

Beauty & Personal Care

Is A Hair Salon A Good Business To Start? | upcover

Learn about the profitability potential, requirements to start, and strategies for growing a hair salon business.

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May 3, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is It Worth Starting My Own Painting Business? | upcover

Learn about the profit margins, equipment requirements, and other key considerations before starting your own painting business to ensure long-term success.

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May 3, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is There Demand For Painters In Australia? | upcover

Uncover the essential techniques for increasing demand and growing your painting business in Australia by diversifying revenue streams, executing effective advertising campaigns, and tracking growth and demand.

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May 3, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is A Plastering Business Profitable? | upcover

Gain insight on how to increase profitability for your plastering business by understanding financial factors, developing skills, managing expenses, and utilizing accounting controls.

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May 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Insurance for Cleaners in Australia: A Complete Guide for Every Cleaning Type

Insurance for cleaners in Australia: what every cleaning type needs, key industry risks, real claim examples from upcover, and what cover costs.

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May 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Who Needs Professional Indemnity Insurance in Australia?

Who needs PI insurance in Australia: legally required professions, industry body requirements, contract demands, and who should hold it regardless.

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May 26, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Is A Carpentry Business Profitable in Australia?

Yes, carpentry is profitable. Solo operators net $85,000-$110,000/year after expenses. It's a $15.9B industry, 50K+ businesses. Breakdown by service type.

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May 26, 2026

Business 101

How to get ABN in Australia: From Application to Active Business

How to get an ABN in Australia: who needs one, what you need, how to apply with the ATO, what to do after, and how to keep it active.

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May 26, 2026

Tradies & Construction

How Much Does a Plumbing Business Owner Make in Australia?

Plumbing business owners net $95,000-$130,000/year. Employee vs owner earnings, what businesses charge by service type, and 2026 data from SEEK and Indeed.

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May 26, 2026

Cleaning Services

Do I Need Public Liability Insurance As A Cleaner?

Yes, cleaners need public liability insurance. Here is why it matters for Australian cleaners, what claims arise, and when clients will require it.

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May 26, 2026

Business 101

Can A Business Owner Have Multiple ABN Numbers?

Yes, a business owner can have multiple ABNs, one per legal entity. Each entity can run unlimited businesses. Explained for every structure in Australia.

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May 25, 2026

Business 101

How to Set Up a Market Stall in Australia - Complete Details

How to set up a market stall in Australia: types of stall business, what you need, legal requirements, stall fees, and what insurance market stalls need.

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May 25, 2026

Business 101

Types of Small Businesses in Australia: A Complete List

Australia has 2.7 million small businesses across 10+ industries. A complete list of the most common types with 2026 ABS data.

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May 25, 2026

Tradies & Construction

How to Start a Lawn Mowing Business in Australia

Learn how to start a lawn mowing business in Australia: what you need, startup costs, equipment, how to price jobs, what you can earn, and insurance.

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May 25, 2026

Business 101

Common Sole Trader Business Examples in Australia

30+ examples of sole trader businesses in Australia across trades, creative, professional services, health, retail, cleaning, food, and education.

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May 19, 2026

Insurance Basics

How to Buy Small Business Insurance in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide

Six steps to buy small business insurance in Australia. Certificate of Currency, PDS tips, excess decisions, and a renewal checklist for Australian business owners.

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May 18, 2026

Cyber Insurance

AI Insurance Australia: 5 Real Cases Every Business Should Know

AI insurance in Australia: five verified cases, Coalition 2026 data, and what happens when AI goes wrong for businesses and consumers.

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May 18, 2026

Business 101

IT Liability Insurance in Australia: A Guide for IT Professionals and Contractors

IT liability insurance combines professional indemnity, public liability and products liability for IT professionals in Australia. What it covers, why a combined policy matters, and what it costs.

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May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

The AI Startup's Guide to Insurance: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

5 insurance mistakes AI startups make and how to avoid them. Covers AI-specific risks, choosing the right policy, Australian regulations, and what insurance an AI business actually needs.

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May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance Claims in Australia: What Happens When Things Go Wrong?

A practical guide to cyber insurance claims in Australia. What to do when an incident happens, how the claims process works, common mistakes, and what cyber insurance may cover.

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May 12, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance in Australia: 7 Trends Shaping 2026 for Businesses

The cyber insurance market in Australia is shifting fast in 2026. BEC claims to be overtaking ransomware, AI attack tools, supply chain risks, privacy reforms and what it means for your business.

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Aug 1, 2025

Cyber Insurance

The Investor’s Guide to Cyber Insurance: What Startups Need to Prove to Secure Funding

Startups focus on product development, market fit, and revenue growth, but there’s another critical factor investors are looking at: risk management.In today’s world, cyber threats, regulatory fines, and data breaches aren’t just IT problems, they're business risks that can sink a company overnight.

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Mar 10, 2025

Cyber Insurance

Why Your Business Needs Cyber Security Insurance Today

Protect your business from cyber threats! Learn why cyber security insurance is essential to cover financial losses from data breaches and cyber attacks.

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Mar 16, 2023

Insurance Basics

What is Management Liability Insurance & what it covers

Find out what Management Liability Insurance is and what it covers to protect your business. upcover offers customized solutions to ensure you have the right coverage for your specific needs.

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Mar 16, 2023

Cyber Insurance

What Is A Cyber Insurance Policy?

Cyber crime might be something you've only just heard of, but it's been around for quite some time. Understanding how to protect your business from cyber crimes with cyber insurance.

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Mar 16, 2023

Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance As A Risk Mitigation Strategy

Are you looking to mitigate the risks of a cyber attack on your business with cyber insurance? Can you use cyber insurance as a risk mitigation strategy?

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

upcover's second Finnies win!

We won the Best Workplace Diversity award at FinTech Australia Awards last night. The upcover team is 41 brilliant individ...

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