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Mar 16, 2023

Health & Wellness

Is A Massage Therapy Business Profitable?

Are you thinking of starting your own massage therapy business and are wondering if it's a profitable venture? This article will help answer your question!

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is A Painting Business Profitable?

Can you make much money owning a painting business? This article will go through whether or not a painting business is profitable.

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Write A Business Plan For A Plumbing Business

Are you trying to write a business plan for your plumbing business but are struggling? This article will give you tips on writing a plumbers business plan.

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Write A Business Plan For A Painting Business?

Are you about to start your painting business and are wondering how to write your business plan? This article will give you some tips on writing a business plan for a painting business.

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Write A Business Plan For A Landscaping Business?

Are you starting a landscaping business and are wondering how to write your business plan? This article will go through tips for writing a business plan for a landscaping business.

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Write A Business Plan For An Electrician Business

Are you about to start your own electrician business but need to write a business plan first? This article will go through how to write a business plan for an electrician business.

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Use Your Email List To Grow Your Business?

Are you trying to use your email list to grow your business but are struggling getting traction? Your email list can be one of the most powerful marketing tools in your arsenal!

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Use Your Reviews To Grow Your Business?

Have you got some great reviews and don't know what to do with them? Using business reviews to grow your business is a great place to start!

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Write A Business Plan For A Carpentry Business

Do you want to write a business plan for your carpentry business? This article will go through a few things you should include.

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Turn Your Skills Into A Side Hustle?

Do you want to know how to start your own side hustle? Turn your existing skills into a side hustle and grow a business with these tips!

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Business?

Do you want to turn your side hustle into a business but don't know where to start? This article will walk you through some tips to make your side hustle a fully-fledged business!

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Mar 16, 2023

Health & Wellness

How To Stay Healthy When Working From Home

Here are five tips to help you stay healthy and productive when working from home.

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Jun 23, 2026

Tradies & Construction

How Much Do Tradies Earn in Australia? 2026 Salary Guide

The average qualified tradie in Australia earns between $89,000 and $91,000 per year as an employee. Self-employed tradies turn over significantly more ($120,000 to $175,000 gross) but keep between 20% and 38% as net profit after expenses.

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Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Handyman Insurance in Australia: What You Need and What It Costs

What insurance does a handyman need? Public Liability from ~$50/month, state job value limits, what work is restricted, costs by cover level, and common claims explained.

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Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Plumber Insurance in Australia: What You Need and What It Costs

What insurance does a plumber need? PL from ~$80/month, VBA rules for Victoria, tool cover, costs by level, and common plumbing claims explained.

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Jun 16, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Carpenter Insurance in Australia: What You Need and How Much It Costs

What insurance does a carpenter need in Australia? Public liability insurance from ~$30/month, tools of trade, commercial motor. Cover levels, costs, and common claims explained.

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Jun 16, 2026

Business 101

Insurance for Market Stall Holders in Australia

Market stall insurance in Australia from ~$35/day or ~$125/year. What cover you need, what markets require, and how to get your certificate instantly.

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Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

What Insurance Do Disability Support Workers Need in Australia?

What insurance do NDIS disability support workers need? PL, PI, personal accident, cyber. Registered vs unregistered. Costs from ~$420/yr.

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Jun 16, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What Insurance Do Electricians Need in Australia?

What insurance do electricians need in Australia? PL required for licensed contractors in some states. Check state rules, QLD consumer protection, tools, costs, and claims.

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Jun 16, 2026

Health & Wellness

Insurance for Therapists in Australia: 2026 Complete Guide

Insurance for therapists in Australia explained. Key risks, real claim examples, PACFA, ATMS, ACA minimums, costs, exclusions and how to choose cover.

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Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

In most Australian contexts, employers liability insurance refers to workers compensation. What it covers, state schemes, and the gaps.

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Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

What Is Public Liability Insurance?

Public liability insurance covers your business if a third party (a customer, supplier, or member of the public) claims they were injured or their property was damaged because of your business activities. It may help cover the legal defence costs and any compensation awarded, subject to policy terms.

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Jun 16, 2026

Beauty & Personal Care

How to Become a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist in Australia: The 14-Step Checklist

What are the requirements to become a cosmetic tattoo artist in Australia. This checklist covers every requirement you need to meet, organised into four phases: Learn, Register, Set Up, and Operate.

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Jun 16, 2026

Allied Health

How Much Does NDIS Support Worker Insurance Cost?

NDIS support worker insurance from $30-$40/month depending on practice type, what drives your premium, how to reduce it, and the vehicle cover gap.

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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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Oct 5, 2022

Cyber Insurance

Cyber & Privacy Liability Insurance

upcover has worked with market leading insurance partners to launch Australia's first fully digital cyber security insurance offering for Aussie businesses.

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