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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is There Demand For Electricians In Australia?

Are you wondering if there's demand for electricians in Australia? Maybe you're thinking of starting your own electrician business? This article will give you some insights!

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Mar 16, 2023

Beauty & Personal Care

Is Starting A Makeup Artist Business Worth It?

Are you thinking about starting your own makeup artist business? Is starting a makeup artist business a good idea? This article will help you paint a better picture on starting a makeup artist business!

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

Is Starting A Gift Shop Worth It?

Are you considering starting your own gift shop? This article will go through the pros and cons of opening a gift shop.

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is It Worth Starting My Own Plumbing Business?

Are you thinking of starting your own plumbing business? You're probably wondering if a plumbing business is worth starting? This article will give you some insights!

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is It Worth Starting My Own Carpentry Business?

Do you want to start your own carpentry business but aren't sure if it's worth it? This article will go through some of the reasons why starting a carpentry business is a great idea!

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

Is It Worth Starting A Gardening Business?

Do you want to start your own gardening business? This article will go through some insights into why a gardening business is a good business to start!

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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

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

Tradies & Construction

How To Start A Carpentry Business

Do you want to start your own carpentry business? If you're a carpenter thinking of becoming a contractor or sole trader this article is for you!

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Protect Your Business’s Intellectual Property In Australia

Want to know how to protect your business's intellectual property? As an Australian, it might be hard to find information on IP protection, so we wrote this article to help you out!

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Mar 16, 2023

Tradies & Construction

How To Grow Your Carpentry Business

Do you want to grow your carpentry business? This article will go through some tips carpenters can use to grow their business today!

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Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

How To Do Payroll For Your Small Business

Looking for tips to organise payroll for your small business? This article will go through setting up payroll and processing it so you can keep your business running smoothly!

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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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May 24, 2022

Business 101

What Is A Sole Trader?

Are you wondering what is a sole trader? This article will help you understand what a sole trader is, and when it might be suitable for you to become one.

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Aug 26, 2026

Cyber Insurance

How much does cyber insurance cost in Australia?

What cyber insurance actually costs Australian small businesses, from 700+ real policies: starting prices, typical costs by industry, and how to pay less.

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Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

D&O insurance limits for Australian startups by stage

How much D&O insurance does your startup need? Explore typical limits from $1M for bootstrapped to $5M+ for Series A. Protect your board & get a fast quote.

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Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

What is a letter of appointment (LOA) in Australia?

A letter of appointment lets you switch insurance brokers for your existing policies. See what changes, who signs it, and how to switch to upcover.

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Aug 13, 2026

Insurance Basics

What Is a Certificate of Currency? How to Get Yours Instantly

A certificate of currency proves your business insurance is active. See what it shows, what it doesn't, and get yours instantly with upcover.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

What insurance do crypto and Web3 businesses need in Australia?

Crypto insurance Australia: compare technology PI, cyber, crime and custody cover, digital asset exclusions, AUSTRAC, AFSL checks and costs.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

What insurance do hardware startups need in Australia?

Hardware startup insurance Australia: why PI won't cover your product, plus recall deadlines, prototype gaps, compliance and costs.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Clean Tech Insurance Australia: What Cover Do You Need?

Clean tech insurance Australia: compare cover for solar, batteries, installation, advice and project risks, plus costs and exclusions.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

What insurance do AI startups need in Australia?

AI startup insurance Australia: compare cover for model errors, cyber, IP, AI agents and automated decisions, plus costs and exclusions.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Managed Services Providers Insurance Australia: Cover, Controls & Costs

MSP and IT services insurance in Australia: privileged access, aggregation risk, cyber and tech E&O. What underwriters check before quoting.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

Healthtech Startup Insurance Australia: What Cover Do You Need?

Health tech insurance in Australia turns on one question: is your software a medical device? TGA classification, cover, exclusions and costs.

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Jul 28, 2026

Insurance Basics

Startup insurance due diligence: what may investors review?

Startup insurance due diligence: what investors may review before funding, which documents to prepare, Directors and Officers cover, cyber evidence and deal-ready timing.

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Jul 28, 2026

Insurance Basics

Fintech Insurance Australia: Startup Cover Guide

Fintech startup insurance in Australia explained: RG 126 PI, cyber, crime, Tech PI and D&O. See how it differs from general startup insurance Australia and business insurance for tech startups.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

How much does commercial motor and fleet insurance cost in Australia?

Commercial vehicle insurance in Australia may cost from around $1,200 a year per vehicle. Indicative ranges, fleet costs and what moves the price.

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Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

What Does Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance Cover in Australia?

Commercial vehicle insurance may cover damage, theft, fire and third-party property damage. What is core cover, what is optional, what is separate.

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Aug 7, 2026

What insurance does a courier or delivery fleet need in Australia?

Courier fleet insurance may combine commercial motor, goods in transit and public liability. What courier businesses need, and what to check.

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Aug 7, 2026

Business 101

What is commercial motor and fleet insurance in Australia?

Fleet vehicle insurance is commercial motor cover for multiple vehicles. How it works, how many vehicles count as a fleet, and what it may and may not cover.

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