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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.

The UK’s micro-business landscape in 2024

The UK's business landscape is made up of some 1.16m micro-businesses. Include sole traders as well and the stats are really interesting...

What insurance does your small business need?

Just because your business is small, doesn't mean you shouldn't protect it. Here's a guide to your small business insurance needs.

Small business insurance costs explained

It's time to dispel the myths around small business insurance costs. Here's how your insurer decides what you'll pay. And why.

Why use an insurance broker?

Don’t pick up the phone to that do-it-all, household-name insurer just yet. There are compelling reasons to use an insurance broker instead.

What’s PI run-off cover and who needs it?

Here's how professional indemnity insurance run-off cover works. And why you need it to protect your past work even after you stop trading.

Professional indemnity or public liability insurance? Do you need both?

Professional indemnity or public liability insurance? What's the difference and which one do you need? Both, probably. Here's why.

Professional indemnity insurance costs explained

So, how much does professional indemnity insurance cost? Here's why there's not (always) a simple answer...

How to dismiss an employee fairly

In a perfect world, you'd never have to give someone the chop. But what if it can't be avoided? Find out how to dismiss an employee fairly.

How business insurance claims work

How long does the business insurance claims process take? What happens? Who do you talk to? Here's all you need to know.

Chartered accountants’ professional indemnity insurance requirements

There are loads of requirements for chartered accountants' professional indemnity insurance. Make sure you know what to look for.

What insurance do ICAS accountants need?

To join the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, you need ICAS insurance. Professional indemnity insurance to be precise.

ICAEW accountants’ insurance requirements

Professional indemnity insurance for ICAEW accountants is vital. But you know that already. Read more to find out why, and how it can help.