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Tuesday, 29 January 2013 | By Michelle Hammond
The total claimed losses from the floods affecting Queensland and NSW are likely to hit $50 million this week, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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Friday, 23 November 2012 | By James Thomson
SmartCompany editor James Thomson took time out from his busy schedule to talk to Today Tonight about the debt problems suffered by Nathan Tinkler, the former tradie who became Australia’s youngest billionaire.
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Wednesday, 01 June 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
Almost 85% of SMEs think they are fully insured but around half fail after an insurable loss to their business, according to insurance experts.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
The devastating earthquake in Christchurch may have an impact on reinsurance pricing across the Tasman with premiums potentially rising for Australian businesses.
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Friday, 11 February 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
The clean-up from the floods is well underway, but how can you ensure your business isn’t sunk by a future disaster?
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Friday, 04 February 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
Cyclone Yasi has left a $1 billion damage bill for the state’s agricultural industries, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard warning of further budget cuts to fund the recovery effort.
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Thursday, 03 February 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
Analysts say the financial impact of Cyclone Yasi on an already embattled Queensland will be severe and long lasting, with insurance premiums set to be immediately affected.
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Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
The devastation of the Queensland floods has quashed earlier predictions of a minimal economic impact, with economists now fearing the floods could cut Australia’s GDP by as much as 0.3%.
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Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | By Michelle Hammond
Queensland business affected by floods in the state will face an average revenue loss of $20,000, while others will face losses well over $1 million.
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Monday, 22 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond
Start-ups should adopt a risk management strategy to combat the “large-scale, criminal” threat to their online security, according to a new report.
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Monday, 08 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond
Start-ups are being urged to protect themselves from financial wrong-doing in light of new figures that show the cost of fraud has doubled in the last two years.
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Friday, 05 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond
New service lets small business owners co-operate to warn of bad debtors.
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Friday, 29 October 2010 | By Michelle Hammond
Accountants body says compulsory indemnity coverage will force up the cost of basic bookkeeping services – and force part-timers out
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