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How to get the right business insurance

If you’re self-employed or you run a small business, it’s important you get the right business insurance cover in place.

Ensure you have the right insurance policy

If you’re running your own small business, make sure you insure against hard times and disaster.

Understand Employers Liability Insurance

Employers’ Liability Insurance - Don’t get caught out!

Whatever the line of work, all small businesses will carry a certain element of risk which could affect its staff and the public.

Car Insurance: The Rise of Car Key Theft

Having your car stolen must be one of the most distressing things to have happen to you. You may be left stranded in a strange area or left without access to a car to get to work or to get the children to school.

Business insurance for SMEs

The significance of business insurance is not something you should take lightly, especially if you’re an SME.

Insurance: preventing disaster

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

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Cut your legal bills

As your business grows, so will its chances of being caught in civil court proceedings. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk shows you how to keep the lawyers at bay.

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

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Businesses could face fines if they don't comply with new website laws

Businesses to comply with new website privacy laws

UK small businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new website privacy laws which come into force this month.

Businesses to comply with new website privacy laws

UK small businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new website privacy laws which come into force this month.

CBI: SMEs must embrace low carbon opportunities

The Confederation of British Industry has urged small businesses to take advantage of low-carbon opportunities ahead of its climate change summit.

SMEs set to embrace new IP initiative

A government tax incentive that rewards UK-patented intellectual property will be welcomed by all small businesses that invest in innovation, says a law firm.

Auto-enrolment delay could cause problems

The government’s decision to delay introducing auto-enrolment pensions for small and medium sized businesses is likely to be a mixed blessing for the sector, according to a law firm.

New EU law could break down trade barriers

Small businesses in the UK could find it easier to sell goods or services to other European countries thanks to a new EU-wide sales law, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

FPB: Let's protect SME patent rights

The Forum of Private Business is calling for small businesses' patent rights to be better protected amid concerns that many cannot afford to sue companies which steal their ideas.

Government aims to cut red tape in manufacturing

Manufacturing businesses are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of a government campaign.

SMEs unfamiliar with Bribery Act

Almost three quarters of small businesses do not understand what the impending Bribery Act is or how it is likely to affect the way they do business, research finds.

Government launches website to cut red tape

The government has introduced a website challenging the public to help cut unnecessary regulations.

CIPD: Employment tribunal system ‘broken’

Employers believe the current system for resolving workplace disputes is failing them, with 69 per cent saying they have no protection against employees making claims to tribunals.

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Growth Company Investor

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FT Guide to Business Start Up

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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.

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Ben Lobel 15/05/2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague’s call for business owners to ‘stop complaining about the economy and work harder’ is pretty unfounded in light of recent statistics. (1 comments) Have your say »

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Small Business Finance 12/04/2012

Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores the options for borrowing for working capital, including bank overdrafts and invoice finance. Have your say »

Wonga enters business loan market: A commentary

Guest Blogger 10/05/2012

John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans. Have your say »

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Key Person Insurance

Let us find the right Key Person Insurance Policy for your business. Call our Independent Expert Advisers on 01773 771380.

A guide to business insurance cover

A useful guide discussing Public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, employers’ liability and tailored business cover for small companies.

Landlord Business Insurance comparison tool

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

Professional Indemnity Insurance

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Castle Cover

Castle Cover specialise in the ‘low-risk’ over 50s group and will negotiate competitive prices with insurers, meaning you benefit from comprehensive cover at affordable prices.

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Tim Witcherley, managing director of communications agency Cognition, discusses the basics of conveying your brand.

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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.

Compare Insurance quotes for Public Liability

Public Liability Insurance covers your business for damages and compensation in the event your business has caused injury or death to a member of the public or damaged their property. Compare Public Liability Insurance quotes from Simply Business.