Boost your productivity
Boost your productivity and reduce manual handling risk with an easy-to-tow mini loader trailer package from Vermeer, with attachments tailored to your specific needs. Contact us now on 1300 VERMEER to find out more.
Innovation in the tree care industry
Since Vermeer‘s invention of the modern stump grinder in the 1950’s, we have been at the forefront of efficiency and operator safety technologies in tree care equipment.
Watch the story here.
Vermeer QAA Members Sale !!
CHECK OUT THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLOGGER’S ZERO CHAINSAW TROUSERS FROM VERMEER BRISBANE’S PARTS COUNTER
The summer heat is here and the storms are on their way, so now’s the time to drop into your local Vermeer Parts Counter and try the new ZERO lightweight chainsaw trousers from Clogger.
Plus, Vermeer is offering QAA members special pricing of $300 + GST (with a free Vermeer merchandise pack, including one pair of your choice of safety glasses) for orders placed before 31 January 2019. Just present your QAA membership number at the counter to take advantage of this deal.
Visit the Vermeer website to find your local Parts Counter, and check out their comprehensive range of Arborist gear.
And finally, if you’re in the market for a Vermeer chipper, stump grinder or mini loader there’s great finance deals going right now. Contact your local Vermeer team for details.
Arborist’s choice
Safety is paramount on any jobsite! Vermeer wood chippers are engineered with exclusive features that promote ease of operation, efficiency and operator safety for arborists.
Fitzpatrick & Co Insurance Brokers – RUN OFF COVER
I’ve closed my business; do I still need insurance cover?
Most Public & Products liability policies only provide cover against liability for damage to property or injury to person where the occurrence (damage/injury) happens during the currency of the policy. Therefore, any damage/injury that occurs after your policy expires may not be insured, unless you have taken out a replacement policy or run off cover.
If you are a sole trader, partnership or a registered company and you cease to trade you may need to maintain liability cover for goods or services that you provided in the past against any claim that may arise in the future. This cover is called Run Off cover and is available to ensure protection against future liabilities even though the business has ceased trading.
We strongly recommend that you arrange Run Off Cover, especially if you’re a sole trader or partnership or the company continues to exist and has ongoing net assets. The last thing you want in your retirement or when no longer working for yourself is a large bill that a liability policy would have responded to if an incident has occurred.
Please contact Fitzpatrick & Co to discuss your situation and to arrange a competitive quote to ensure continued protection against unexpected liabilities.
Mick Le Grand, Director of Programs at Fitzpatrick & Co. on 03 8544 1634 or email mickl@fitzpatrick.com.au.
Fitzpatrick & Co have specialised in the horticulture and arboriculture industry for over 30 years providing assistance and financial support to companies, associations and events. We are there when your industry needs you.
Fitzpatrick Insurance Brokers – Tools of the Trade
I have a liability policy, does this cover my Tools. No!
Tools of Trade cover is a separate policy that provides in most policies Australia Wide cover for all your Tools. Insurers don’t need an individual list of items but will need a value for them, and some may require you to specify items if they are over a certain value, around $2500 depending on the value of the item.
If any of your Tools got stolen can your business still run? Or if your entire toolbox was stolen how much would it cost you to replace all of them items in it, including many of the items that you have built up over many years. Tools of Trade cover can provide cover for these items and not leave you out of pocket or unable to work without these items.
It is important to check your policy on a Tools of Trade policy as sometimes the cover can be limited by either location, or theft exclusions. For example if a Tool was stolen from a non locked vehicle, toolbox, shed or back of a ute, it may not be covered depending on the insurer.
Can you afford to run your business without your tools? Or will the small cost of Tools of Trade insurance provide adequate protection to keep you running in a frustrating time when your tools have been stolen.
For assistance with any of your insurance needs please contact Mick Le Grand, Director of Programs at Fitzpatrick & Co. on 03 8544 1634 or email mickl@fitzpatrick.com.au.
Fitzpatrick & Co have specialised in the horticulture and arboriculture industry for over 30 years providing assistance and financial support to companies, associations and events. We are there when your industry needs you.
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Spring Giveaway
Enter now for your chance to win 1 of 100 daily prizes!
Clean up this spring with Husqvarna’s 100 prizes in 100 days giveaway. For your chance to win 1 of 100 Husqvarna prizes, simply tell us in 25 words or less: which Husqvarna machine have you always wanted to own and why?
Enter every day for more chances to win!
Husqvarna
The QAA would like to welcome Gold Sponsors Husqvarna.
Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power products and innovative solutions for forest, park and garden care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers.
QAA members are entitled up to a 20% discount on RRP for finished goods and personal protective equipment across the Husqvarna Dealer network. Speak to your Husqvarna dealer today!!
Hinterland Toyota
Congratulations, as a current QAA member you will exclusively be getting the equivalent “Toyota Gold Fleet” discount from Hinterland Toyota Only.
What does this mean for you?
You will get the same equivalent discount that an organisation who has a fleet of 50 or more cars or purchases 15 to 200 vehicles each year.
How do I get my discount?
Just contact Humeran Sheeraz, and present your QAA membership on your phone APP, or bring in your QAA membership card to Hinterland Toyota Robina.
Contact our award winning team
Hinterland Toyota Robina
19-25 Brabham Circuit,
Robina, Qld
4226
T (07) 5503 8716
M 0413 055 944
Importance of Income Protection
We all know that accidents and serious illnesses can happen. If something unexpected does happen, you want to protect what’s important. Having your income protection cover in place gives you the financial freedom when you need it most.
Income Protection
Income protection is designed to help keep your life on track while you can’t work due to sickness or injury. It provides you with a regular income for a nominated period of time. Having this monthly payment allows your household to keep running and takes the financial pressure off you, so you can focus on your recovery.
Helping Warren with his recovery and ensuring that his business continues to run
Warren owns and runs an Arborist business. Warren had put in place his income protection and business expense policy in May 2017.
On a Saturday afternoon in June, whilst doing some simple home renovations, Warren fell off his ladder and landed on his shoulder. He had to have immediate surgery on his shoulder and was unable to work in the short term. As an arborist and a business owner, it means he cannot do a number of his main duties.
Warren made a claim under his income protection and business expense policy which will pay his loss of income whilst he is in recovery. Warren is aware his recovery may take up to 6 months, but he can continue to focus on his rehabilitation, knowing that his household and business can keep running.
There are many forms of income protection and life insurance policies that can be taken out. From covering just business expenses, trauma cover or covering your partner, even if they are not working but are still earning an income from you to your normal income protection and life insurance policies.
To find out more or to tailor the right policy for your best interests please contact Fitzpatrick & Co. Insurance Brokers and they will ensure that should an incident occur, money and income will not be a problem for you.
