May 15, 2020 By barksupport Managing cyber risks while staff work from home Heightened cyber risks have emerged as a serious issue, given most businesses now have many staff working from home. So it’s important to put in place policies and procedures to ensure data is secure no matter where staff are located. Helping staff to recognise and avoid risky behaviours is also … [Read more...] about Managing cyber risks while staff work from home
April 17, 2020 By barksupport Protecting Your Commercial Assets In Business For business owners in Australia, insurance needs to be a priority. With so many potential threats to a business, having the right insurance coverage can keep your business and your personal finances significantly safer. The challenge for Australian entrepreneurs is that there are so many different … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Commercial Assets In Business
March 9, 2020 By barksupport Bushfires and business interruption Some insurers have already started to pay claims to bushfire-affected businesses on the NSW South Coast, as their business interruption insurance policy provides for weekly payments. Having this support has been important for affected firms to stay in business. It allows them to maintain their … [Read more...] about Bushfires and business interruption
February 18, 2020 By barksupport Why small businesses need product liability insurance Product liability cover can vary, with claims depending on the individual business and the product it sells. Regardless, Product liability will ensure you are protected from the inevitable mishap. Product liability can provide protection for property damage or personal injury claims arising out … [Read more...] about Why small businesses need product liability insurance
January 20, 2020 By barksupport Bushfire safe: making sure your home isn’t underinsured With bushfires burning around the country, it’s important for homeowners in fire-prone areas to take steps to ensure they have the right insurance in place. This article from the Steadfast online magazine Well Covered, discusses risks of underinsurance, how to avoid mistakes and ensure homeowners … [Read more...] about Bushfire safe: making sure your home isn’t underinsured
December 11, 2019 By barksupport Income Protection for Business Owners All business owners have a lot of challenges, but many fail to contemplate what might happen if their business is suddenly unable to trade. From illness or injury to a fire at your supplier’s warehouse, there are many ways that your profit generation could be suddenly halted. While there are many … [Read more...] about Income Protection for Business Owners
November 11, 2019 By barksupport Real Risks in Business: A Guide to Insurance Starting a business is a risky business, which is why it pays to be prepared! While it is impossible to predict exactly which possible hardships may befall your company throughout its years of operation, it is possible to load up on the right business insurance that will provide you with coverage … [Read more...] about Real Risks in Business: A Guide to Insurance
October 16, 2019 By barksupport What am I responsible for as a business owner? There are countless circumstances that may have a negative effect on your business, many of which are impossible to predict. The good news is that it is possible to prepare for any eventuality, thereby safeguarding your business from potential financial ruin. The best way to do this is with the … [Read more...] about What am I responsible for as a business owner?