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Oct 27, 2026

Business 101

A sole trader can have employees in Australia. business.gov.au says you can employ people under the sole trader business structure. See the PAYG, 12% super, payday super, Fair Work and workers compensation steps for your first hire.

Oct 27, 2026

Business 101

Shop insurance often pairs public liability with a business pack for stock, glass and theft. What a shopping centre lease may ask for and what to check.

Oct 27, 2026

Business 101

Public liability insurance in NSW: when councils, landlords and licences ask for it, the limits they set, what a certificate shows and the duty exemption.

Oct 27, 2026

Health & Wellness

Most massage therapists pay from around $326 to $500 a year for combined professional indemnity and public liability, based on 280+ policies reviewed.

Oct 27, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Electrician public liability insurance from $41 a month at a $5 million limit. Most pay $96 to $113 a month. See costs by limit, state and type of work.

Oct 27, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Most lawn care businesses pay from around $40 to $68 a month for public liability insurance. See yearly costs, cover limits and what affects the price.

Oct 27, 2026

Insurance Basics

Public liability insurance is designed to cover claims that your business caused injury or property damage. See what it may cover, exclusions and who asks.

Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

Cafe insurance commonly pairs public and products liability with a business pack for stock, glass and equipment. See what councils and leases ask for.

Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

To get public liability insurance online, request a quote, answer questions about your business, check the policy, then get your certificate of currency.

Oct 22, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Contractor public liability insurance explained: why clients and head contractors ask for it, certificates of currency, contract clauses and common limits.

Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

Public indemnity insurance is not a standard policy name. People usually mean public liability or professional indemnity. See which one fits your work.

Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

Indemnity insurance is an umbrella term for business covers such as professional indemnity. See each type, who requires it and what it may not cover.

Jul 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Tech PI covers claims that your tech work caused a client financial loss. Cyber covers breach response and incident costs. How they differ and where they overlap.

Jul 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Tech professional indemnity insurance may help cover claims from software errors, project failures, data issues, and client financial loss. How it works.

Jul 1, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance for startups in Australia: what it covers, when to assess it, cyber vs Tech PI vs crime, what investors check, incident steps and indicative costs.

Jul 1, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Protect your business from cyber threats with effective risk management. Learn about frameworks, plans, and best practices in this informative blog.

Jun 30, 2026

Insurance Basics

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.

Jun 29, 2026

Cyber Insurance

How much cyber insurance do you need? Learn how Australian SMEs can calculate the right policy limit based on revenue, downtime, and hidden sublimits.

Jun 27, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Business email compromise is a major cyber claim risk. When cyber insurance may cover BEC, where the gaps are, and what to check in your policy.

Jun 26, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Why do cyber insurance claims fail? Explore the top reasons for denial in Australia and how businesses can protect their coverage with upcover.

Jun 26, 2026

Cyber Insurance

What is cyber insurance and what does it cover? First-party and third-party cover, real claim examples, exclusions, costs, and who needs it in Australia.

Jun 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Compare the main types of business insurance in Australia and see which cover may apply based on your staff, contracts, customers, assets, vehicles and business risks.

Jun 26, 2026

Cyber Insurance

Before buying cyber insurance, check how the policy responds to BEC, ransomware, sublimits, business interruption, exclusions, and claims support.

Jun 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

The insured vs insured exclusion in D&O insurance for Australian businesses: carve-backs, real-world scenarios, and what to check in your policy.

Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

Business car insurance is designed for vehicles used for work. Learn when a personal car policy may not respond and how utes, vans and CTP fit in.

Oct 9, 2026

Business 101

Commercial motor and fleet insurance explained: what it may cover, how fleet and single-vehicle policies differ, how CTP fits in and common exclusions.

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

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

Aug 7, 2026

Insurance Basics

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

Aug 7, 2026

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