Every customer’s a good customer, right? Wrong. There are some customers you should avoid at all costs.

It can be hard – particularly when you're starting out or when business is slow – to turn away a customer. But there are some customers that put your time, money – and a whole lot more – at risk. Here are five warning signs to watch out for, in initial business dealings.

Hailstorms can cause severe and widespread damage in a matter of minutes and can be especially destructive for motorists.

Hailstorms are common in Australia and can occur at any time of year, although the traditional storm season runs from September to April. Motorists and car owners therefore need to be prepared to deal with the challenges of a storm at any time.

“There is an increase in fire activity across the western edge of the fire,” the RFS says. “Crews are working to protect properties in the area. Firefighters will be supported by waterbombing aircraft.”

The damage bill caused by the catastrophic hailstorms which lashed across Sydney, Central Coast, and South East Queensland regions late last month has tripled over the past week, as more residents return from the holidays to discover damage to their properties.

Are you in the business of giving professional advice? How can you protect yourself from professional risk?

Customer Relationship Management — it sounds simple enough. Keep your customers happy and watch your business boom.

The cost of cybercrime to businesses in Australia is rising exponentially, costing Australians an estimated $1 billion each year.

One of the drawbacks to owning a growing business is having more at stake. An expanding business is likely to be having dealings with an ever-increasing number of individuals, getting involved in a wider range of commercial activities, even expanding into new locations. 

It’s a common adage that employees are the weak link in corporate cybersecurity.

In the middle of what experts have dubbed a fourth industrial revolution, there are plenty of developments to try and stay on top of