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Jun 16, 2026

Allied Health

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.

Jun 16, 2026

Allied Health

Yes, therapists need public liability insurance in Australia. Check what it covers, real claim examples, cost ranges, and how to bundle with PI for full cover.

Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Do you need public liability insurance? Quick answers by profession. What PL covers, what it costs, and who requires a Certificate of Currency.

Jun 15, 2026

Insurance Basics

What does public liability insurance cover? Learn what is covered, standard policy exclusions, typical costs, and required limits for Australian businesses.

Jun 15, 2026

Tradies & Construction

How much does a landscaping business owner make in Australia? Employee vs owner income, service-mix pricing, licensing by state, and insurance costs.

Jun 15, 2026

Cleaning Services

Australian cleaners earn $25.85/hr (Award), $33-$35/hr (market average) or $35-$55/hr as business owners. Rates by city, penalty rates and service type.

Jun 15, 2026

Business 101

Do I need to add GST to my invoice? Only if GST-registered. The $75K threshold, tax invoice vs regular invoice, quoting rules, and the insurance ITC explained.

Jun 15, 2026

Business 101

Can you change your ABN from sole trader to company? No. You need a new ACN and ABN. The ASIC steps, tax traps, and insurance updates explained.

Jun 15, 2026

Business 101

Yes, you can get an Australian Business Number (ABN) on a working holiday visa if you plan to work as a sole trader, freelancer, or contractor during your stay.

Jun 14, 2026

Business 101

Yes. Australian company directors face personal liability for unpaid tax, unfair dismissal, WHS breaches, and insolvent trading. Real costs and insurance.

Jun 12, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Many low-value, non-structural handyman tasks may not require a trade licence, but licensing rules vary by state and by work type.

Jun 12, 2026

Beauty & Personal Care

The difference comes down to three things: the qualification level, the scope of services each can legally perform, and the insurance risk profile. A beautician works on the surface. A beauty therapist works deeper into the skin and body.

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.

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.