Congratulations! You’ve decided to chase your business dream and start your own business in the sunshine state of Queensland. Whether you decide to be a tradie, a mobile hairdresser, or opening up a café, starting a businesses should begin with a plan in place. There’s plenty of things to consider, so here’s a guide that covers some of the basics.

Protecting your electrical business for the long haul means there are a few things to consider, especially when it comes to business insurance* and being compliant with specific requirements. To make things a bit easier we’re here to break down the key things you need to know about insurance requirements for electricians in QLD- without the boring bits.

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If you work in the building and construction industry in Queensland, or plan to do so in the near future, there is a good chance that you will need to hold a relevant Queensland contractor licence to legally practice your trade services.

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Location is such an important factor to consider when looking for places to land roots for your start-up business. Whether you hail from NSW, QLD, VIC or the far reaches of WA, location is something you need to research and understand before signing those rental or mortgage papers.

As anyone who has spent any amount of time there will attest, Queensland’s Gold Coast simply has a different vibe to the rest of mainland Australia. It’s the warm weather, the holiday vibe and the excitement of tourism – the theme parks, the beach, and the relaxed retail therapy on and around Cavill Avenue.

When you’re in the business of giving advice or providing a specialist service, you may need insurance to protect against mistakes, negligence, and other types of professional wrongdoing. In Australia, having coverage may even be a legal requirement.

If you’re a small business owner that has noticed a sudden jump in the price of your insurance policy, you are not alone. Insurance premiums are on the rise and coverage may have changed for different policies, with some insurers potentially excluding certain types of risks and lowering policy limits.

Having the right insurance for your small business is important. So is having the right insurer. Whether you’ve had your policies for years or weeks, it might be time to change your insurance company.