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Welcome to our insurance blog

We aim to demystify business insurance for you and highlight how it can benefit your freelance business

Our articles cover topics including taxes, invoicing, overcoming late payments, managing clients, marketing your services, identifying the difference between each insurance policies.

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What insurance do I need as a contractor? A guide to contractor insurance

Want to escape the humdrum of permanent employment? Then con...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 18, 2019

Why You Should Have a Technology Plan for Growth

You’ve planned meticulously to secure your business’ fut...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 17, 2019

The accountancy industry and the challenges ahead

I’ve recently commented on Caunce O’Hara’s historic an...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 14, 2019

The accountancy profession – trusted partners for over 25 years

Caunce O’Hara was born out of, in part, a strong professio...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 11, 2019

How can risk management help companies?

This business insurance product is offered by our partners a...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 6, 2019

Why every business needs comprehensive business insurance

Every business, large and small, needs to have...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 28, 2019

How you can stay focused if you work from home

According to figures from the Office for National Statistics...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 24, 2019

Umbrella companies – what’s next?

We remain in a "wait and see" phase as decisions surrounding...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 20, 2019

A guide to essential business insurance for architects and surveyors

You only have to take a glimpse at the growing skyline in an...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 15, 2019

HSE enforcement on welders welfare

With the growing realisation that there are significant risk...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 13, 2019

Planning for Profitable Growth

Having an effective growth plan for your business will ensur...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 9, 2019

What is the gig economy?

A gig economy is where employers hire freelance contractors ...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 7, 2019

Improved cover for freelancers and contractors, PSC’s and Umbrella companies

Those involved with the contractor and freelancer community,...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 1, 2019

Business Continuity Planning and reducing your insurance premiums

This service is offered by our partners at Caunce O'Hara Ins...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 26, 2019

Reducing your cyber risk on the railways

Commentary about the elevated levels of cyber risks to UK in...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 22, 2019

Risks of the modern railroad for rail workers

Working on the railways has captured the hearts of romantics...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 8, 2019

8 classic mistakes that contractors make and how to avoid them

It is almost unheard of for a contractor to forge a successf...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 4, 2019

Protect your family by protecting your life

Taking out a Relevant Life Insurance policy as a partner or ...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 25, 2019

Green Cards required by UK drivers in light of a no-deal BREXIT?

Insurers have warned UK motorists planning to drive to other...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 21, 2019

Spring Statement 2019 Review

There were two main conclusions drawn from the Chancellors S...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 21, 2019

Contractor’s Guide to Tax Efficient Life Insurance

We understand that Life Insurance isn’t the most exciting ...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 20, 2019

5 issues keeping contractors awake at night

There are countless articles, blogs and whitepapers extollin...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 18, 2019

How will the construction sector be affected by the new VAT rules on 1st October 2019?

The way VAT is charged on construction services will change ...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 12, 2019

Banking Options For Small Businesses and Sole Traders

Starting your own business can be exciting, but it’s not w...

Written by Katherine Ducie
March 7, 2019

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