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Insurance: preventing disaster

Read our guide on how to avoid playing with fire by getting the right insurance cover for your business.

The right business insurance

Finding the right business insurance can be a difficult and complicated process. There is a certain amount of jargon associated with the subject which can put off many small businesses.

Working from home – are you covered?

As businesses seek to cut costs, many are looking to work from home. According to research by business insurance provider Hiscox, 2.1 million businesses are run from home, with 1,400 new ventures launched from a domestic base in the UK every week. However, there are still costs to consider – notably, changes to their insurance and legal status.

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Shake on it: getting the best deal without losing business relationships

Powers of persuasion

Here we look at the best ways to improve the terms of existing contracts without damaging your business relationships.

Risk assessment: avoiding danger

As new legislation this month will increase the penalties for breaches of health and safety regulations, a risk assessment health check could prevent your business getting seriously injured

How to claim on your public liability insurance

Claims made against SMEs can be particularly damaging. Here SmalllBusiness.co.uk and Chris Slater, head of insurance at online business insurance comparator SimplyBusiness.co.uk, offer some top tips to ensure you have adequate public liability insurance.

Legal Advice News

Another investigation has been launched by the government

Body for less regulation to be reviewed

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a review of the Local Better Regulation Office.

Body for less regulation to be reviewed

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a review of the Local Better Regulation Office.

Big fines for small businesses

The majority of SMEs are unaware of crippling new fines set to come into force for breaches of the Data Protection Act.

Businesses at legal risk

Cost-cutting measures to reduce staff overheads have increased the risk of companies being drawn into litigation, warns accountancy firm BDO.

Red tape on training needs to be reduced

Small businesses could face additional regulation by the government if they are forced to undertake formal meetings with employees who request time off to train, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Female workers need supportive legislation, entrepreneur claims

Despite the work of campaigners and legislators there remains a 'massive, massive under-representation of women in senior positions', an online resource for female entrepreneurs says.

London mayor 'has significant economic powers' to protect business

The new mayor of London will have significant power over the economic development of the city, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Bosses face damages for third party sexual harassment

A top employment lawyer is warning employers they could face unlimited damages if they fail to protect employees from sexual harassment by third parties, under new laws now in force.

Small firms face 'difficulties' in taking a dispute to tribunal

Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.

Self-employed 'need full life insurance'

The self-employed have a particular need for life insurance as "they are responsible for all their own benefits", say insurance experts.

Illegal practices in the workplace can result in 'serious penalties'

Both employers and employees in SMEs can face 'serious penalties' for engaging in illegal practices in the workplace, according to employment law specialists.

Events Calendar

City University & Knowledge Connect: Free money from the LDA for your business

29th June, City University, Ground Floor, Room AG07

Business Startup

28th November, Olympia, London

Protecting Your Business

6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly

Store

FT Guide to Personal Tax

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as over 230 tax-saving tips.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc, this unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.

Growth Company Investor

Growth Company Investor is widely recognised as the leading magazine for investors interested in AIM and smallcap companies. Published 10 times per year, and brought to you by an award-winning analyst team, it offers subscribers unrivalled insight into high-potential smaller companies. Subscribe today with a 50% discount in your first year.

What Investment

What Investment is the leading and longest-established investment magazine in the UK.

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Small business insurance Resource Centre

Business Insurance

Autonet’s business policies meet the needs for SME businesses or Small to Medium Enterprises. That can range from a sole trader who works by himself to a limited company who employs 250 people with a turnover of £34 million.

Hiscox Professional Indemnity Insurance

Get an online quote on industry specific or tailored PI Insurance cover. Choose from 7 levels up to £2million. Find out more.

Small Business Insurance Quotes

Instant insurance quotes for small businesses from First 4 Trades Insurance. Comprehensive policies from leading insurers mean we’ve got you covered.

Key Person Insurance

Let us find the Right Key Person Insurance Policy for your business. Call our Independent Expert Advisers on 01773 771380 or click here to find out more

Professional Indemnity

Compare Professional Indemnity insurance quotes from different companies with Simply Business's instant comparative quotes online

Home and Office Insurance

Compare Landlord Insurance quotes to from different companies with Simply Business's instant comparative quotes online

Get commercial business insurance

For all your commercial business insurance, visit this website which offers policies for vans, business cars, offices, shops, public liability and professional indemnity.

Get advice on insurance

Chartered Loss Adjusters are claims specialists who operate under a Royal Charter to investigate, negotiate and agree the conclusion of insurance and claims.

Insurance from the FSB

After registering with the FSB Insurance Service you will receive a welcome pack with a No Nonsense Insurance Guide, exclusive to all our FSB members.

Insure your business

Insurantz provides tailored business insurance solutions that can be purchased online.

Find an insurance provider

Direct Line for business offers insurance packages designed to suit your business needs. The website allows you to get a quote online.

How to find the right insurance

This guide provides you with relevant information on how to choose the right insurance for your business.

Get business insurance with confidence

With Hiscox business insurance, confidence comes as standard. Their expert knowledge of professionals and small business has already attracted over 60,000 customers.

Find the right insurance

A business insurance comparison site, powered by British Gas Business, for small businesses that allows you to compare and choose cover from UK insurers.

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Video

Can your customers find you?

If you have a web presence, then you need to ensure that customers can find it – otherwise, it’s just a waste of money.

Email and web hosting

This video looks at the the importance of business email and web hosting for SMEs.

Three Minute Mentor - Setting up a Home Office

Whether you're based at home full time or just occasionally, you need the right tools at hand. This short video looks at how you can set up the perfect home office

Three Minute Mentor - Email Marketing

Blogs

Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?

Marc Barber 10/06/2009

While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »

Burning the candle at both ends

Penny Proffit 30/06/2008

The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »

Intellectual property – Protect your assets

Guest Blogger 22/10/2008

As markets adapt to the impact of the current financial crisis, ambitious owner-managers will seek to identify and nurture core value in their enterprises. Have your say »

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Tailored Quotes for your Business Insurance

Simply Business cover a wide variety of trades and provide tailored insurance quotes. Compare quotes for Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance, and take out optional extras such as tool and plant cover.

Professional Indemnity

Professional Indemnity insurance covers your business from claims against it by clients who have suffered financial loss as a result of using your services. Simply Business offers tailored quotes to suit your professional needs from a range of leading insurers.

Landlord Insurance

Landlord Insurance can cover various risks that come with owning and renting a property. With Simply Business you can compare quotes for Landlord Insurance to find the best level of cover for your property and at the best price.

Compare Insurance quotes for Employers Liability

Employers’ Liability insurance covers you and your business against claims from employees injured at work or taken ill as a result of working for you. Compare Insurance quotes for Employers Liability to ensure your business can cover claims without compromising its financial stability.

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