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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.

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

What insurance do IT contractors need?
Want to know the IT contractor insurance requirements? Learn about different types of insurance, what they cover, and how they protect you.
01/09/2025

How to become an IT contractor 
IT professional looking to get into contracting? Our guide on how to become an IT contractor has all the info you need to get started.
28/08/2025

How not to be underinsured
Being underinsured can leave you seriously out of pocket and put your future in jeopardy if something goes wrong. Here's how to avoid it.
12/07/2025

Running an aesthetics business from home
Thinking of running an aesthetics business from home? Or a mobile clinic? Better be prepared... Here's what you need to know.
07/07/2025

How to start an aesthetics business
Wondering how to start an aesthetics business? This beginner-friendly guide covers all the key things to consider before you begin.
04/07/2025

Why use an insurance broker?
Don’t pick up the phone to that do-it-all, household-name insurer just yet. There are compelling reasons to use an insurance broker instead.
25/06/2025

What insurance does your small business need?
Just because your business is small, doesn't mean you shouldn't protect it. Here's a guide to your small business insurance needs.
17/05/2025