The steady and rapid growth of courier services has made people interested in entering the industry at the ground level. Happily, this is doable with the right strategy and does not need to involve a high initial investment. If you have a car, then you already have the most important piece of equipment. This article is about how to work…
Every courier needs a worthy vehicle; for most couriers, that vehicle will be a van. Vans are specially designed for commercial operation and have the space and convenience to make life easy for couriers without being as big as a truck. The van market has many contenders, however, meaning that a courier will need to think clearly about what the…
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…
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…
As of the beginning of April 2021, private health insurance premiums have increased – the second hike in 6 months for some insurers. In general, premiums rise once annually, but the increase was postponed until October last year due to COVID-19. This new increase as of April makes private hospital cover more expensive for Australians, coupled with a decrease in…
