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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.

Office insurance explained
Office insurance protects the things you use to run your business the same way a home contents policy covers your personal stuff. Here's why you need it.
09/07/2012

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

Business storage and effective archiving
According to crime figures from the Guardian, burglaries are already up 14% on 2011 so security is a key concern and investing in a good quality alarm system is a sensible idea.
01/05/2012

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

The disadvantages of subcontracting your work
Thinking of using freelancers? Find out about the disadvantages of subcontracting your work and get tips on how to avoid being blamed for others' mistakes.
23/11/2011

Business insurance brokers: online or offline?
It’s the 21st century and buying stuff online is easy and, for many, the default choice. But does the same apply to business insurance? 
10/11/2011

No rest for the wicked!
One of the best ways to understand the challenges and realities of running a small business is to work in one.
02/08/2011

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