A newly released survey by Opinium, commissioned by World Travel Protection, has delved into the safety practices adopted by Australian women when travelling for business purposes. The research, focusing on 500 Australian business travellers, indicates that a significant 88% of female travellers proactively adopt measures to ensure their security during solo travel. Safety measures women […]
Revealed – travel insurance costs surging in Australia (Fina
Financial comparison site Mozo’s latest Travel Insurance Report for 2024 has brought attention to a significant surge in travel insurance costs for Australians. The financial comparison site revealed a noteworthy 24% average increase in travel insurance expenses across essential, comprehensive, cruise, and ski policies over the past 12 months. The research outlined specific areas where […]
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Each year, almost 800 Australians die due to using items that were unsafe due to their production or the way they were sold. The ACCC’s analysis shows fatalities due to faulty products were predominantly a result of: Those fatalities and people hospitalised due to defective products cost the Australian economy about $5 billion annually, according to figures […]
Using Foreign Manufacturers? Here’s How To Reduce Your Risks
Australia’s skills shortage and high manufacturing costs mean importing products and parts from overseas can make good business sense. This article is your risk management update on sourcing from foreign manufacturers. Risks of imported products/components Using overseas manufacturers to source parts and products raises these issues: If there’s any issue with the overseas-made product, you […]
Spotlight on Work-Vehicle Bingles & Managing Your Risks
As a business owner, you know how important it is to maintain the safety of your work fleet and have clear policies for staff using them. The cost of fleet accidents The social and economic costs of all road crashes in Australia are more than $30 billion each year, according to the Bureau of Infrastructure and […]
Your Guide to Benefits & Risks of Becoming a Franchisee
Franchising can be a great way to start a business with a ready-made model and resources for a fee. Research shows that four out of 10 franchisees used to work for the franchisor, making it a natural transition. Franchising is a mature sector in Australia, so franchisors are becoming creative in finding ways to expand. Even part-time […]
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Selling Yourself Short? Why You Should Avoid Underinsurance
Is your small business among the one in four that say they’ll go under if faced with a liability claim? That’s the alarming statistic from one insurer’s survey. More respondents said they would: At the crux is understanding the cost of and whether you would be able to fund the costs of legal action due to […]
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