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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.

Why insurance for online retailers is a good buy
What makes insurance for online retailers a good buy? Probably the fact it helps to keep your virtual shop open all hours. Here's how...
09/09/2015

What your insurance broker needs to know
What does your insurance broker need to know about your business? And why? Nina, one of our account executives, tells you all about it.
21/10/2014

How to get your property claim paid in full
Underinsure your contents & kit, and the 'average rule' means your insurer might not pay all your property claim. Here's what it means and how to avoid it.
21/07/2014

Travel agent or tour operator? Why it matters for your insurance
Odd question perhaps, but which one are you? Travel agent or tour operator? And why does it make a difference to your insurance? All explained here.
16/07/2014

How to choose an insurance broker: 4 key questions to ask
Here's a handy list of the key things to think about when you choose an insurance broker. Also, why getting the right broker for your business is crucial.
02/07/2014

How to use Getty Images for free
Finding high-quality, legal images to use on your blog can be difficult. Getty have solved that problem for you. Find out how to make the most of it.
13/03/2014

How can small businesses use social media?
We recently won Ingenious Britain's Small Business of the Month award for our use of social media. Here's how we did it, and how you can achieve results.
11/03/2014

Intellectual property rights: what you need to know
Not all breaches of intellectual property rights are covered by professional indemnity insurance. Here's how to avoid a claim, and protect your own work.
22/01/2014

Self-assessment tax returns for beginners
The deadline for completing your self-assessment tax return online is 31 January. Here's our guide to what it is, and who needs to complete one.
21/01/2014

US contracts and professional indemnity insurance
Not all professional indemnity insurance policies cover US and Canadian contracts. Here's our advice for making sure you don't get caught out.
15/01/2014

What do in the aggregate and any one claim mean?
In the aggregate or any one claim? What difference does it make to your insurance and why are we going on about it? Find the answers here.
05/12/2013

How to use stock images safely
Blogger? Graphic designer? Web designer? Image user? Make sure you get the right licence or risk a hefty fine. Here's how to use stock images safely.
29/11/2013