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Startups: five mistakes to avoid
It's a tough climate for startups but help is on hand. Here are five mistakes that could cause you more than just a little inconvenience.
21/04/2020

How coronavirus and remote working put businesses at higher risk of cybercrime
The combination of coronavirus and millions working from home has played into hackers' hands. That makes remote working security essential.
17/04/2020

Making sure your portable equipment insurance pays out
Portable equipment insurance covers the things you take out with you. But you need to take care of your kit if you want your insurer to pay your claim.
29/01/2020

Insurance for copywriters explained
The pen is mightier than the sword, right? Sure is. Until things go wrong. If that happens, insurance for copywriters is a much better bet.
29/11/2019

Insurance for estate agents and letting agents explained
When there’s thousands, maybe millions of pounds swilling about, business can be risky. That's why you need insurance for estate agents and letting agents.
28/11/2019

10 things your social media policy should include
It’s a vast digital world out there and your staff is part of it. Here's how a social media policy can help you control the potentially uncontrollable.
22/11/2019

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 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

Online retailer insurance guide
Selling online? Here's everything you need to know about online retailer insurance, including what you need and why you need it.
13/08/2019

Is it worth going into IT contracting? Or better to stay employed?
If you're thinking of jacking in your perm job and going into IT contracting, there's plenty of demand. But is IT contracting worth it?
07/02/2019

How long hours and stress are the cue to quit for IT pros
1 in 6 IT pros are considering quitting due to the impact of long working hours. Here's why - and what you can do about it.
11/01/2019

Copyright architectural drawings: how architects can protect intellectual property
Architects must share their drawings when pitching, but how can they protect their intellectual property? Are architectural drawings protected by copyright?
19/10/2018