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When you suffer an insurable event, the way you approach the claim from the start can make a huge difference in terms of how quickly the claim is processed and whether it’s approved, as these examples show. In the first case, the business relied on a...
On behalf of the team at Watkins Taylor Stone, I would like to wish all of our clients and industry colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2021. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year with a lot of twists and turns....
Last year, there were devastating bushfires, in 2020, the turmoil produced by the COVID-19 pandemic and in 2021, La Nina. While La Nina has not translated into wet conditions over the spring season, businesses should still be vigilant over the coming months. A Niña is a...
Research by professional services firm PwC shows many businesses are gearing up to support staff towards a partial or full return to the office. But how people work will now be very different. According to its research, 50 per cent of organisations surveyed say staff will expect...
Many businesses have experienced frustrating delays in having their goods delivered to customers during the pandemic due to planes being grounded and lockdowns. If your business has been affected by pandemic-induced delivery disruptions, there are steps you can take to help manage supply chain risks and...
COVID-19 has produced many challenges for small businesses. But even in a downturn, there are opportunities to develop products and target new customers to drive business growth. Business planning specialist Suzanne Laidlaw, author of What’s Your Plan?, explains understanding the problems your product or service solves is one...
Many staff had to very quickly transition to working from home when the COVID-10 pandemic emerged earlier this year. This has had many consequences for the workplace, particularly involving workers compensation issues and employers’ obligations to provide a safe workplace. Let’s take a look at some...
The nation is cautiously exiting the corona virus lockdown period. But many firms will need to shapeshift to ensure their business model is suitable for what may be a frugal period ahead in some sectors. A strategic approach to business planning is, therefore, essential. The first...
Heightened cyber risks have emerged as a serious issue, given most businesses now have many staff working from home. So it’s important to put in place policies and procedures to ensure data is secure no matter where staff are located. Helping staff to recognise and avoid...
When times are tough, many businesses Indiscriminately slash costs, without thinking about long-term consequences. It can be especially tempting to reduce the business’ headcount given wages are often a company’s greatest expense. This can be a false economy, as firms will need their best people when...