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Managing risk

Should I get directors’ and officers’ insurance?

We're not going to beat about the bush here. If you're a business owner or boss, you definitely don't need directors' and officers' insurance. Here's why:

What do insurance companies do?

Part of what insurance companies do is take the financial hit if something goes wrong for their customers. But it's far more complicated than that...

What does an insurance broker do?

Insurance can be a bit of a minefield, right? What does an insurance broker actually do? Turns out, some pretty great stuff.

What your insurer wants (and why it matters)

Knowing what your insurer wants gives you the inside track and helps get you the right insurance at the right price.

How to dismiss an employee fairly

As with most things, there's a right and a wrong way to fire people. Here's how to dismiss an employee fairly, and why getting it wrong can cost you dear.

Are you safe from Getty Images? (Part two)

This is what happens when Getty come knocking. There’s nothing like a real-life tale of woe to help focus the mind.

Are you safe from Getty Images? (Part one)

If you’ve designed a website using Getty's images, and they haven’t been paid for, you could be in expensive trouble. So, are you safe from Getty Images?

Office insurance explained

Office insurance protects the things you use to run your business the same way a home contents policy covers your personal stuff. Here's why you need it.

Professional indemnity insurance explained

It’s a good idea to know what you’re getting before you part with your hard-earned cash. Here's professional indemnity insurance explained in a nutshell.

Business continuity: are you prepared?

Business continuity means making sure your business can continue trading even in adverse circumstances. So why do so many SMEs have no plan B?

Indemnity claims stories: small error, big problem

Malcolm was on holiday when the office called. Here's what happened next. Another cautionary tale in our series of PI claims stories.

IR35: how to keep out the line of fire

IR35 and HMRC. Do you know what's what? Here's how to make sure you're the right side of the line – and stay there.