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The difference between freelancers and subcontractors
Freelancer or subcontractor? What's the difference? Does it matter? It does if you use either and want to call on your professional indemnity insurance.
08/11/2019

What is directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance?
Directors' and officers' insurance is a must if you own or help run a business. That's because you can be held personally liable if things go wrong.
02/10/2019

What does ‘duty of care’ mean?
As a professional, you have something called a ‘duty of care’ to your clients and staff - both legally and morally. Here's what that means.
14/08/2019

The small business insurance industry needs a shake up, starting with professional indemnity insurance
We found a huge number of UK small businesses are uninsured and that renaming professional indemnity insurance could mean better protection.
24/06/2019

Why music teachers’ insurance is a must
Here's some noteworthy reasons why music teachers need insurance and a look at what types of cover can help them stay protected.
02/04/2019

Do private tutors need public liability insurance?
Public liability insurance protects tutors if there's a claim their student was hurt, or their property damaged.
27/03/2019

Architect Q&A: How to start an architecture firm
We spoke to Simon Laird of Simon Laird Associates about how he came to start his own architecture firm, what he learned, and what advice he'd give a newbie.
09/10/2018

Starting an architecture practice – the nine year itch
At what point in their career do architects consider starting an architecture practice? What are the pros and cons of going it alone as an architect?
28/09/2018

Professional photographers associations: are they worth it?
There are quite a number of trade associations for professional photographers in the UK - but are they worth joining? And what do you get for your money?
27/06/2018

Project manager insurance explained
If some of the plates you're spinning fall to the ground and a project goes pear-shaped, project manager insurance can help pick up the pieces. Here's how.
21/11/2017

GDPR for small businesses: what it means for you
We look at GDPR for small businesses: your responsibilities, the new rules on handling data, and what happens if you don't comply.
05/04/2017

New data protection regulation: in with GDPR, out with the Data Protection Act
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, comes into effect in May 2018 and your business needs to be ready. Find out why
29/03/2017