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Here's where we lift the lid on insurance and explain it all simply.

There's essential help with how best to protect your business or not-for-profit. Plus, useful advice on running your organisation and life as a freelancer.

How to start a side hustle
More £££? More freedom? More flexibility? Sounds good! But is starting a side hustle right for you? Our guide can help you decide...
11/12/2025

Understanding underinsurance
Underinsurance can hit hard. It can mean your insurer reduces the amount of your claim, leaving you out of pocket. Here's how and why.
26/11/2025

How to become an aesthetics nurse in the UK
Looking to start a career in aesthetics? This step-by-step guide on how to become an aesthetics nurse has everything you need to know.
14/11/2025

Management consultants’ insurance explained
We all know what can happen to best-laid plans. Here's how management consultants' insurance can help if a client doesn't see the cunning in yours.
08/11/2025

How to become a cybersecurity consultant 
Thinking of trying consulting? Our guide on how to become a cybersecurity consultant has all the info you need to get started.
31/10/2025

What to do when clients don’t pay on time: how to get your invoices paid
When clients don't pay on time, cash flow problems can be the inevitable outcome. Here's how to make sure your invoices get paid.
26/10/2025

Insurance advice and risk tips for teachers
Here's some grade-A insurance advice for teachers. And some handy tips on minimising the risks of a claim.
15/10/2025

Do virtual assistants need cyber insurance?
A handy guide to cyber insurance for virtual assistants, spelling out what it is, why you need it, and how it can help protect your business.
15/10/2025

A guide to UK aesthetics qualifications
Wondering what qualifications you'd need to practice aesthetics? Have a read of our guide to aesthetics training for medics and non-medics...
09/10/2025

Freelance, sole trader and self-employed. What’s the difference?
What's the difference between being freelance, a sole trader, or self-employed? And what are the legal and tax implications? Find out here...
10/09/2025

What insurance do I need as a freelancer?
Making do without an employer means you need all the help and support you can get. Insurance for freelancers protects you from the worst.
08/09/2025

What insurance do sole traders need?
Public liability? Professional indemnity? What insurance do sole traders need and why should they have it?
06/09/2025