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Oct 22, 2026

Insurance Basics

What insurance does a restaurant need? Workers' compensation, public liability, business packs and the limits councils may ask for, with sources.

Oct 15, 2026

Cyber Insurance

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

Oct 9, 2026

Business 101

Business interruption insurance explained: the business pack section, what it may cover, the indemnity period, common exclusions and records for a claim.

Oct 9, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Public liability insurance for carpenters starts from around $58 per month. Check what may affect the price, how limits, excess and paying monthly work and the details to have ready for a quote.

Oct 9, 2026

Business 101

What affects the cost of business insurance in Australia, and how limits, excess, sum insured, paying monthly and a business pack may change the premium.

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.

Oct 9, 2026

Tradies & Construction

A solo carpenter brings in $138,000 to $230,000 a year in revenue. That assumes 3 to 5 billable days a week at an average of $1,000 invoiced per day, over 46 working weeks.

Oct 9, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Start a carpentry business in Australia in 10 steps: state licence rules, Certificate III, white card, ABN, GST, insurance planning, pricing and hiring.

Oct 9, 2026

Business 101

Yes, sole traders can use a personal bank account for business. Partnerships, companies and trusts can't. See the ATO rules, records to keep and when to switch.

Oct 8, 2026

Cleaning Services

Window cleaner insurance explained: public liability, tools and income cover, whether the glass you clean is covered and how heights affect your policy.

Oct 8, 2026

Tradies & Construction

Tool insurance for tradies explained by trade, plus theft from a ute or van, specified and unspecified tools and the proof that may support a claim.

Oct 8, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a carpenter need? Public liability, tools of trade, commercial motor, personal accident and workers' compensation by business setup.

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.