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

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Excess layer insurance explained
Excess layer insurance is a great way to top up your cover when your risks increase. Find out why you might need it and how it works.
16/02/2023

5 mistakes to avoid when selling online
Selling online can be tricky. Here's how to avoid five of the biggest mistakes people make when running an online shop.
08/02/2023

How treatments & training affect your beauty insurance
Find out how the treatments you offer and the training you have to do them makes a difference to your beauty therapist insurance.
06/02/2023

What’s directors’ and officers’ insurance and who needs it?
Find out why directors' and officers' insurance and employment practices liability insurance are essential for your business.
31/01/2023

What the Making Tax Digital delay means for you and your business
The Making Tax Digital scheme for UK self-assessment taxpayers has been delayed. Find out for how long and what this means for your business.
19/01/2023

Risk management for marketing consultants
Read our risk management for marketing consultants guide and make sure your business name is in the spotlight for all the right reasons.
12/01/2023

Do I need insurance for my home office?
Can you rely on your existing home insurance policy for cover if you work from home? Or do you need home office insurance? Find out…
13/10/2022

How to protect your images online
The web makes it easy for photographers to share work. But how do you protect your images online? Copyright, backup, & some insurance helps
26/08/2022

Insurance for tradesmen. What do you need?
Insurance is the tool tradesmen need to protect their business. But what cover should they choose? And what does it do? Find out…
21/06/2022

How business interruption insurance can help your business
Business interruption insurance covers your lost income and additional costs when an unexpected event stops you trading as normal. Here's how.
01/06/2022

What are the benefits of an HR business partner for small businesses and charities?
An HR business partner can provide the ideal solution for smaller organisations without their own HR department or expert. Here's why...
26/05/2022

How equipment breakdown insurance avoids breaking the bank
Equipment breakdown insurance is for those times when a bit of kit just stops working. But what does it do and how can it help? Find out...
24/05/2022