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Jun 12, 2026

Business 101

For mixed-use vehicles or sole traders, registering in your personal name is usually the better option. It avoids FBT entirely, keeps state registration costs lower, and still allows you to claim business use

Jun 12, 2026

Business 101

Opening a bank account takes 10 to 30 minutes online and 1 to 3 business days to activate. You need an ABN, personal ID, and your business registration documents.

Jun 12, 2026

Cleaning Services

How to become an office cleaner in Australia. No qualifications needed. Steps: police check, resume, apply or start your own business with this guide.

Jun 12, 2026

Business 101

Yes, if you're a sole trader you can use a personal bank account for business in Australia. But here's why you probably shouldn't, and when you must separate.

Jun 11, 2026

Tradies & Construction

A qualified carpenter earns $80,000 to $95,000 per year as an employee. Self-employed subcontractors charge $55 to $130 per hour but net significantly less after costs.

Jun 9, 2026

Business 101

Looking for business objectives examples? 50 copy-and-paste SMART goals for small businesses, sorted by finance, sales, marketing, team, and growth.

May 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

Cleaners insurance and cleaning business insurance in Australia. What each cleaning type needs, what it costs, and how to get a Certificate of Currency.

May 26, 2026

Insurance Basics

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

May 26, 2026

Tradies & Construction

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.

May 26, 2026

Business 101

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.

May 26, 2026

Tradies & Construction

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.

May 26, 2026

Cleaning Services

Public liability insurance for cleaners from around $30-$50/month for sole traders. What it covers, claims examples, cover levels and who requires it.

May 18, 2026

Business 101

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.

May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

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.

May 13, 2026

Cyber Insurance

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.

May 12, 2026

Cyber Insurance

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.

Mar 10, 2025

Cyber Insurance

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

Mar 30, 2023

Cyber Insurance

Don't let cyber attacks catch you off guard. Learn how to create a robust risk register with upcover's ultimate guide, including practical tips and a customizable template.

Mar 16, 2023

Cyber Insurance

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?

Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

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

Oct 5, 2022

Cyber Insurance

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

Jul 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Commercial motor insurance may cost from around $1,200 per vehicle per year. See cost ranges by vehicle type, what drives the price and how to get a quote.

Jul 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Commercial motor insurance may cover business vehicles for accidents, theft, fire, storm, glass and third-party property damage. See what is and is not covered.

Jul 9, 2026

Courier fleet insurance may cover delivery vehicles, parcels, public liability and downtime risks. What courier fleets should check and how to get a quote.

Jul 9, 2026

Business 101

What is commercial motor and fleet insurance? Learn how it protects Australian business vehicles, what it covers, fleet thresholds, and how to get a quote.