Are you a green thumb who loves nothing more than getting out in the garden and putting in the work to make everything blossom? Well, if so, you may find your true calling by starting a landscaping business or a lawn mowing business. And if you choose to jump in with both feet, BizCover can lend your new gardening business a hand by making gardening business insurance* products:

Small businesses play a vital role in Australia’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptability year after year.

The changing nature of the economy and the job market in Australia means that side hustles are no longer just a quick way to make some extra cash. The gig economy has become an important part of how Australians are navigating rising costs of living, but also to find the right work/life balance.

As if running your own business isn’t stressful enough, the outbreak of COVID-19 has thrown a spanner in the works for many SMEs. If you have been feeling anxious or unsettled, you are not alone.

Starting a side hustle can be a great way to earn extra cash, but it can also grant you more freedom and opportunities than a standard nine-to-five job.

Carpentry can be a satisfying and lucrative trade, but there’s a lot of competition out there. No matter whether you’re setting out in business or looking to expand your existing client base, you need to plan carefully if you want to succeed. You might have plenty of work at the moment, but what about in six months or a year? You need a regular stream of work from existing customers and new clients to keep your business competitive.

Demand for independent support workers is on the rise. By 2049-50, the number of care and support workers is expected to double, representing nearly 1 in 20 jobs within Australia.

Australians are renowned for their love of the great outdoors. We are a nation that adores the outdoors, and that often extends to landscaping; how we love to admire some quality “lawn porn”. As such, landscape architect demand in Australia has never been stronger.

In need of some marketing inspiration to help get your business going? From social media marketing and understanding analytics, we’ve got you covered with these 8 marketing tips to help your business stand out from the crowd.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re putting a spotlight on some of the amazing female small business owners that we are privileged to call our customers.