What puts a lot of people off starting a business is the expense and complexity of getting a new business going. Happily, this is not the case in the booming courier industry because it is relatively simple and cheap to get in on the ground level by becoming an owner-driver courier. This article will clearly describe what owner-drivers are and…
When a business is sending a parcel through a courier service, there is a strong element of trust involved and there is a lot on the line. The list of things that could go wrong along the way ranges from confidentiality leaks to lost parcels and these can cause harm to the sender and to the receiver. Understandably, everyone using…
The demand for couriers is continuing to increase in Australia and many people are understanding that they can successfully enter the Australian courier market at a small, medium or large level. This article will explain the essential decisions that are needed so that you too can know how to start a courier business in Australia. The fundamentals: types of couriers…
Financial success is more about money management than it is about earning a large salary. Developing a sense of financial control can assist you in achieving your financial objectives. In short, if you want to improve your financial situation, you must first learn to handle your money effectively. Unfortunately, financial literacy is something most people struggle with. Learning good money…
When something unexpected happens, your insurance policy may be the first thing you turn to for help. Filing a claim can be stressful, but it’s important to do so as quickly as possible to get the process started. But understanding how to make an insurance claim can be tricky if it’s not something you’ve done before. This guide will walk…
Small business owners are hard workers, ready to do whatever it takes to run a successful business. As a small business owner, you understand the importance of protecting your livelihood, investment, and business. Risk mitigation requires preparation for the unexpected. All business models carry risks, whether you run a brand-new start-up or a decades-old medium-sized business. While it’s impossible to…
Property investment can be a great tool for financial success – however, property ownership doesn’t come without risks. You may be wondering what safeguards you can put into place to protect your investment and ensure you’re covered against the unknown, be it damage to your property, compensation claims, issues with your tenants or sudden ceasing of rental income. Property owners…
Construction is one of the largest industries in Australia in terms of number of people employed within the industry. Due to the use of heavy equipment, job site conditions and physical hazards on construction sites, there is an increased potential for incidents, accidents and fatal injuries occurring on building sites compared to other industries. There are some steps construction…
GSK Insurance Brokers is celebrating our very own Jeff Booth, recently announced as the winner of the National Insurance Brokers Association’s (NIBA) Broker of the Year Award for Western Australia. This award is given to a broker who is viewed as an inspirational role model to the broking community, and has showcased excellence throughout their career. We are absolutely over…
With one-third of commercial insurance premiums in Australia now being funded, it’s clear that the importance of premium funding is growing. Insurance is an obligatory and necessary part of running a business, but the often large costs involved can sometimes cause financial stress. Premium funding works to reduce this stress. Where, ordinarily, a business would pay their insurance premium upfront…
