Running a small business is rewarding, but it’s also full of risk. Accidents and mistakes can happen in any workplace, and beauty salons are no exception! It may be wise to prepare for worst-case scenarios so you’re not entirely caught off guard if they happen.

Are you planning to start your own hair salon business but unsure where to start? We’ve got you covered by providing the stepping stones on where you may begin, including a certificate of registration, purchasing the right equipment, and choosing the right beauty salon insurance.

BizCover launches a new website making it easier for Australian customers to compare and buy professional indemnity and business insurance online

Operating a hair and beauty salon is about so much more than wowing your customer with the latest look that keeps heads turning. It takes commitment, a little bit of hard work and a lot of planning. From the brisk early mornings and late nights to the seemingly endless email chains, it might make you feel like you’re an accountant rather than an owner of a small beauty business.

Running a retail store can be a complicated business, with no two days ever the same and many different potential challenges. Regardless if you a have gift store or a bakery, there is always the potential risk for things to go wrong. Having the appropriate retailers insurance in place to protect your retail store is a smart move when it comes to managing the risk of your business.

The photography industry is an exciting one with no two days ever the same. Whether you work in a studio or you’re out and about shooting on location, photography is a profession that comes with risks.

BizCover, New Zealand’s number one business insurance comparison and buy site, has reached an industry milestone with 15,000 small businesses insured through its online platform.

From cyber-attacks and lawsuits to supply chain issues and stolen inventory, the risks of running a small business should not be underestimated – and while some risks can be managed through day-to-day processes, others are open to chance with the potential for major disruption.

Auckland, New Zealand – February 8, 2011. BizCover, the pioneer online insurance marketplace in Australia and leading provider of online professional indemnity insurance, has announced today the launch of its New Zealand business and online platform: www.BizCover.co.nz.