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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.

Should I get directors’ and officers’ insurance?
We're not going to beat about the bush here. If you're a business owner or boss, you definitely don't need directors' and officers' insurance. Here's why:
08/05/2013

What your insurer wants (and why it matters)
Knowing what your insurer wants gives you the inside track and helps get you the right insurance at the right price.
17/01/2013

Employers’ liability insurance and Christmas workers
You have a duty to protect temporary staff in the same way as permanent employees. Don't, and you could find seasonal goodwill in short supply.
15/11/2012

Is the HMRC business entity test just scaremongering?
Is the HMRC business entity test a means to convince contractors their work is subject to IR35 and bag more revenue for the Treasury?
31/05/2012

Business continuity: are you prepared?
Business continuity means making sure your business can continue trading even in adverse circumstances. So why do so many SMEs have no plan B?
15/05/2012

The value of service
What’s more important to you and your business? Getting customers through the door? Or looking after them once they’re with you?
14/03/2012

IR35: how to keep out of the line of fire
IR35 and HMRC. Do you know what's what? Here's how to make sure you're the right side of the line – and stay there.
15/02/2012

How to do business risk management
Risk management is an essential part of running a successful business. All you need to know is where to start. Like here, for example...
24/01/2012

What is professional liability insurance?
Professional liability insurance, professional indemnity, public liability, personal indemnity. All the same, right? No. Here's why.
01/08/2011

Disastrous disaster recovery
It’s probably stating the obvious to say that disaster recovery solutions are a vital part of keeping your business afloat if things go wrong. Here's why.
17/06/2011

Why client sign off matters
It’s a good idea to be aware of what client sign off means, why it makes good business sense to get it and how you can make sure you do.
23/03/2011

What the OSHCR means for health & safety consultants
The OSHCR asks members to meet various minimum entry criteria - including having professional indemnity (PI) insurance. Here's what you need to know.
23/02/2011