Do sole trader handymen need insurance?

If you operate as a sole trader, you are personally responsible, both legally and financially, for your business. In other words, you may have a personal liability which can affect your personal assets if things go wrong. Business insurance can help handypeople protect their business and personal assets by covering the costs of claims, lawsuits, and much more (depending on the types of cover you choose).

Does handyman insurance protect handypeople who are licensed to do electrical or plumbing work?

Electrical and plumbing work can only be undertaken by tradespeople who hold the relevant qualifications. If you are qualified and licensed and intend to do this work as part of your handyman service, in taking out your business insurance you must select your occupation as either Electrical or Plumbing Services and advise that you undertake more extensive handyman services.

What is a Business Insurance Pack for handymen?

Chances are you rely on your own tools and equipment to run your business, from your trusty hammer to a computer and smartphone. Luckily, there’s an easy way to protect your business assets and other parts of your handyman business—by choosing a Business Insurance Pack . Business Insurance is an insurance package designed to provide cover for your business contents, stock, tools and commercial premises when an insured event occurs (such as fire, storm, theft or even accidental damage). A Business Insurance package can also cover your portable equipment, glass and for loss of revenue due to business interruption in specified circumstances. In addition, cover is available for public liability, tax audit, employment practices and statutory liability risks.

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Tradies are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the services they provide. Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, painter, carpenter or specialise in other skilled labour, your customers know who to call when they need their job done right. You’re the expert after all!

Understanding Victoria Plumbing Licence and insurance requirements

So, you live in the great sporting state of Victoria and want to become a licensed plumber. Well, the good thing to note is that the training and qualifications for becoming a licensed plumber in Australia are the same regardless of which state you reside in and plan to do business in.

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 insurance comes in. Business insurance can help safeguard you from financial loss, legal claims and downtime so you can focus on what you do best: getting the job done.

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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 to work without the right toolkit.

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