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The Naked Truth of Australia’s Adult Industry Hot Spots
The Naked Truth of Australia’s Adult Industry Hot Spots

When it comes to the adult industry, Australia really does turn on the lights. From the neon glow of Sydney’s…

What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?
What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?

Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, carpenter or builder, working as a tradie means facing risks every day. That’s where tradie…

QR Codes: Sharing Certificates of Currency just got easier
QR Codes: Sharing Certificates of Currency just got easier

When you buy or renew AIG and RelyOn Business Insurance Packages with BizCover, you’ll now see a QR code at…

Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here
Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here

For many business owners, business insurance can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Do you need it if you work…

Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know
Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Running a small business often means relying on your own ability to work. But what happens if you’re injured or…

[Press Release] BizCover Appointed as Exclusive Digital Partner for BHSI Professional Indemnity Insurance for SMEs for premiums under $7,500
[Press Release] BizCover Appointed as Exclusive Digital Partner for BHSI Professional Indemnity Insurance for SMEs for premiums under $7,500

Sydney, Australia – 9 October 2025 BizCover has been appointed as the exclusive direct distributor of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s…

What is Professional Indemnity Insurance, and Why Should Builders Care?
What is Professional Indemnity Insurance, and Why Should Builders Care?

Australian builders can get insurance to protect just about any part of their business—from tools and materials, tool and equipment…

Top Insurances Tradies Need to Stay Protected (and Employed)
Top Insurances Tradies Need to Stay Protected (and Employed)

Business insurance. It’s probably not top of mind for most busy tradies. You may be required to have certain policies…

What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?
What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?

Cybercrime is no longer just a “big business” problem. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises are now some of the…

New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 
New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 

From 1 July 2026, registered practitioner will be required to hold Professional Indemnity insurance under the Design and Building Practitioners…

We need to talk about…Statutory Liability insurance
We need to talk about…Statutory Liability insurance

Public Liability? Tick. Professional Indemnity? Sorted. But there’s one business insurance that often flies under the radar — Statutory Liability…

$5,000 Small Business Grant Fuels Inclusive Design at Crocodile Crocodile 
$5,000 Small Business Grant Fuels Inclusive Design at Crocodile Crocodile 

Founded in 2008, BizCover set out with a clear mission: to make buying business insurance simple, fast, and hassle-free for…

Our Latest Blogs

What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?
What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?

Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, carpenter or builder, working as a tradie means facing risks every day. That’s where tradie…

What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?
What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?

Cybercrime is no longer just a “big business” problem. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises are now some of the…

What types of insurance do sole traders need?
What types of insurance do sole traders need?

Business insurance is part of many small businesses’ risk management plans, helping them cover unexpected costs and protect their finances.…

4 Things You Might Not Know Are Insurance Fraud
4 Things You Might Not Know Are Insurance Fraud

The word ‘fraud’ probably brings to mind serious white-collar crime or online scam rings. You probably don’t think about a…

Common Reasons Why Insurance Claims are Declined: Insider Report Part 2 
Common Reasons Why Insurance Claims are Declined: Insider Report Part 2 

While insurance can give you peace of mind when accidents happen, it’s important to read the fine print of your…

Common Reasons Why Insurance Claims are Declined: Insider Report Part 1
Common Reasons Why Insurance Claims are Declined: Insider Report Part 1

Business insurance is often considered an essential part of operating a small business in Australia. For many owners, insurance can…

The Real Risks of Underinsurance for Small Businesses in Australia
The Real Risks of Underinsurance for Small Businesses in Australia

A recent study by The Australia Institute found that one in five Australian homes are uninsured or underinsured. This is…

What insurance do I need for a restaurant?
What insurance do I need for a restaurant?

Australians love their cafes and restaurants. So much so that cafes, restaurants, and takeaway places generated nearly $64 million in…

5 signs it might be time to switch business insurance companies
5 signs it might be time to switch business insurance companies

Having the right insurance for your small business is important. So is having the right insurer. Whether you’ve had your…

How to assess your professional indemnity exposure and risks
How to assess your professional indemnity exposure and risks

Professional service providers face unique on-the-job risks. Providing expert advice, designing custom solutions, and representing a client’s interests on their…

What is Professional Negligence?
What is Professional Negligence?

As a professional service provider, clients rely on your knowledge and experience. Whether you’re providing them with advice, diagnosing a…

6 business practices that increase liability exposure (and solutions)
6 business practices that increase liability exposure (and solutions)

In business, the phrase “liability exposure” isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a reality that every entrepreneur and small business…

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What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?
What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?

Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, carpenter or builder, working as a tradie means facing risks every day. That’s where tradie…

What types of insurance do sole traders need?
What types of insurance do sole traders need?

Business insurance is part of many small businesses’ risk management plans, helping them cover unexpected costs and protect their finances.…

Tools of Trade Insurance
Tools of Trade Insurance

Whether you’re a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, a landscaper, a painter, or one of many other types of tradie, it’s all but impossible…

How Accounting Businesses Are Adapting to AI in 2025 
How Accounting Businesses Are Adapting to AI in 2025 

Artificial intelligence is steadily reshaping the Australian small business landscape. According to the Australian Small Business AI Report 2025, 80%…

How to use tech and AI to optimise your tradie business
How to use tech and AI to optimise your tradie business

Tradespeople are certainly not under threat in 2024, which is great news for Australia’s nearly two million tradies. That said,…

A guide to technology careers in Australia 2025
A guide to technology careers in Australia 2025

Information technology (IT) is an exciting industry filled with growth and opportunity. But choosing a tech job can be a…

7 ways to protect your small business
7 ways to protect your small business

Running a small business can be thrilling, filled with opportunities and challenges. But like all great adventures, preparation is key.…

How to start an HR consulting business
How to start an HR consulting business

With automation, advanced artificial intelligence, and other emerging technology solutions on the rise, some may now consider human employees to…

Why do welders need insurance?
Why do welders need insurance?

A welding career can come with more than a little risk. After all, welding involves extreme heat, sparks, soldering, and…

How to start a gardening business in Australia
How to start a gardening business in Australia

Are you a green thumb who loves nothing more than getting out in the garden and putting in the work…

7 different types of accountants and finding your fit
7 different types of accountants and finding your fit

When we think of accounting, images of spreadsheets, calculators, and tax forms often come to mind. But accounting isn’t just…

How to become a landscape architect
How to become a landscape architect

Australians are renowned for their love of the great outdoors. We are a nation that adores the outdoors, and that…

Our Latest Blogs

Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here
Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here

For many business owners, business insurance can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Do you need it if you work…

Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know
Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Running a small business often means relying on your own ability to work. But what happens if you’re injured or…

What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?
What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?

Cybercrime is no longer just a “big business” problem. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises are now some of the…

New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 
New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 

From 1 July 2026, registered practitioner will be required to hold Professional Indemnity insurance under the Design and Building Practitioners…

We need to talk about…Statutory Liability insurance
We need to talk about…Statutory Liability insurance

Public Liability? Tick. Professional Indemnity? Sorted. But there’s one business insurance that often flies under the radar — Statutory Liability…

$5,000 Small Business Grant Fuels Inclusive Design at Crocodile Crocodile 
$5,000 Small Business Grant Fuels Inclusive Design at Crocodile Crocodile 

Founded in 2008, BizCover set out with a clear mission: to make buying business insurance simple, fast, and hassle-free for…

9 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for Small Business Owners
9 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for Small Business Owners

When was the last time you gave your digital habits a check-up? Just like personal hygiene helps keep you healthy,…

4 Common Scams Targeting Small Businesses in Australia
4 Common Scams Targeting Small Businesses in Australia

Scam Awareness Week takes place from 25 to 29 August. The theme for 2025 is “Stop. Check. Protect.” This national…

The Buyer’s Guide to Small Business Digital Assets 
The Buyer’s Guide to Small Business Digital Assets 

When buying an existing business, most people focus on the obvious things like physical stock, equipment, premises or staff.   But…

We need to talk about…Phishing
We need to talk about…Phishing

You might have seen one before. An email from “MyGov” asking you to verify your details. A fake invoice from…

How Retail Businesses are Adapting to AI in 2025 
How Retail Businesses are Adapting to AI in 2025 

The introduction and availability of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest disruptions to the Australian business landscape in…

How Accounting Businesses Are Adapting to AI in 2025 
How Accounting Businesses Are Adapting to AI in 2025 

Artificial intelligence is steadily reshaping the Australian small business landscape. According to the Australian Small Business AI Report 2025, 80%…

Our Latest Blogs

Sydney speech pathologist uses her BizGiver grant to power her podcast
Sydney speech pathologist uses her BizGiver grant to power her podcast

At BizCover, we’re all about championing Aussie small businesses. That’s why we uplift small business owners and help them accomplish…

Customer Spotlight: Filament
Customer Spotlight: Filament

At BizCover, we’re fortunate to rub shoulders with a diverse range of businesses, each bringing something special to the table.…

Metattude: The importance of leadership training in small business
Metattude: The importance of leadership training in small business

“You’re not born a great leader. But we are born with the potential to learn how to become one,” says…

How small businesses can overcome adversity
How small businesses can overcome adversity

The last few years have been tough for Gayle Black and her small business. Owning a newsagency in the town…

Lily Webb: why it’s okay to pivot your career
Lily Webb: why it’s okay to pivot your career

After 12 years in the wedding industry as a wedding photographer and hair and makeup artist, Lily Webb suddenly needed…

Customer Spotlight: Orsa & Co’s calming candles
Customer Spotlight: Orsa & Co’s calming candles

Louise was a hypnotherapist in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, but when lockdown struck, she found herself out of the job. Having…

Getting your tax returns back on track
Getting your tax returns back on track

By Patrick Sargent – CEO Pop Business Are you a little bit behind on your tax returns? Except for the…

Hemp Collective – BizCover Customer Spotlight
Hemp Collective – BizCover Customer Spotlight

2020 continues to be a tough year for the Australian small business community. Here at BizCover, we saw our customers struggling to keep their doors…

Lord of the Beans – BizCover Customer Spotlight
Lord of the Beans – BizCover Customer Spotlight

2020 continues to be a tough year for the Australian small business community. Here at BizCover, we saw our customers struggling to keep their doors…

Kraut World Order – BizCover Customer Spotlight
Kraut World Order – BizCover Customer Spotlight

2020 continues to be a tough year for the Australian small business community. Here at BizCover, we saw our customers struggling to keep their doors…

Customer Spotlight – FAN+
Customer Spotlight – FAN+

Here at BizCover we relish any opportunity to gush about the awesome work our customers do.   We spoke to the…

International Women’s Day Customer Spotlight: Taylored Fitness by Mel
International Women’s Day Customer Spotlight: Taylored Fitness by Mel

We are incredibly proud to call a myriad of incredible female entrepreneurs, our customers. So, of course, when the opportunity…

Our Latest Blogs

The Naked Truth of Australia’s Adult Industry Hot Spots
The Naked Truth of Australia’s Adult Industry Hot Spots

When it comes to the adult industry, Australia really does turn on the lights. From the neon glow of Sydney’s…

What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?
What is tradie insurance, and why is it important?

Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, carpenter or builder, working as a tradie means facing risks every day. That’s where tradie…

QR Codes: Sharing Certificates of Currency just got easier
QR Codes: Sharing Certificates of Currency just got easier

When you buy or renew AIG and RelyOn Business Insurance Packages with BizCover, you’ll now see a QR code at…

Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here
Top 7 Insurance Questions for Small Business Owners, Answered Here

For many business owners, business insurance can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Do you need it if you work…

Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know
Personal Accident & Illness vs Life Insurance: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Running a small business often means relying on your own ability to work. But what happens if you’re injured or…

[Press Release] BizCover Appointed as Exclusive Digital Partner for BHSI Professional Indemnity Insurance for SMEs for premiums under $7,500
[Press Release] BizCover Appointed as Exclusive Digital Partner for BHSI Professional Indemnity Insurance for SMEs for premiums under $7,500

Sydney, Australia – 9 October 2025 BizCover has been appointed as the exclusive direct distributor of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s…

What is Professional Indemnity Insurance, and Why Should Builders Care?
What is Professional Indemnity Insurance, and Why Should Builders Care?

Australian builders can get insurance to protect just about any part of their business—from tools and materials, tool and equipment…

Top Insurances Tradies Need to Stay Protected (and Employed)
Top Insurances Tradies Need to Stay Protected (and Employed)

Business insurance. It’s probably not top of mind for most busy tradies. You may be required to have certain policies…

What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?
What’s Driving the Cyber Insurance Boom for SMEs?

Cybercrime is no longer just a “big business” problem. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises are now some of the…

New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 
New Mandatory Builders’ PI: Key Information for Builders 

From 1 July 2026, registered practitioner will be required to hold Professional Indemnity insurance under the Design and Building Practitioners…

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