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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.

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UK hair and beauty industry statistics 2025

Key statistics for the UK hair and beauty industry. Get the latest data on market size, trends, and consumer behaviour.

22/01/2025

Why your business needs professional indemnity insurance

Not sure what insurance your business needs? Here's the lowdown on who needs professional indemnity insurance – and why.

03/01/2025

Real-life professional indemnity insurance claims examples

These professional indemnity insurance claims examples serve as a warning of what can go wrong, and how much it costs.

17/12/2024

Do photographers need insurance?

Do photographers really need insurance? In a nutshell, yes. Our snappy guide explains what insurance photographers need and why.

03/12/2024

Small business insurance costs explained

It's time to dispel the myths around small business insurance costs. Here's how your insurer decides what you'll pay. And why.

07/11/2024

What’s run-off cover and who needs it?

How run-off cover works with professional indemnity insurance. And why you need it to protect your past work even after you stop trading.

04/11/2024

Spotlight on insurance for freelance photographers

With your kit, your business, and your reputation to protect, insurance is a must for freelance photographers. Here's what you need...

18/10/2024

Professional indemnity or public liability insurance? Do you need both?

Professional indemnity or public liability insurance? What's the difference and which one do you need? Both, probably. Here's why.

11/10/2024

Professional indemnity insurance costs explained

So, how much does professional indemnity insurance cost? Here's why there's not (always) a simple answer...

07/10/2024

How to dismiss an employee fairly

In a perfect world, you'd never have to give someone the chop. But what if it can't be avoided? Find out how to dismiss an employee fairly.

04/10/2024

Chartered accountants’ professional indemnity insurance requirements

There are loads of requirements for chartered accountants' professional indemnity insurance. Make sure you know what to look for.

02/09/2024

What insurance do ICAS accountants need?

To join the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, you need ICAS insurance. Professional indemnity insurance to be precise.

01/09/2024