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IT Contractors discussing
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Top reasons why IT contractors need professional indemnity insurance

It’s estimated, according to 2023 figures by the Office fo...

Written by Phil Ainley
September 11, 2023
An image of a padlock and a login system is showing on a woman’s laptop screen.
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What is data protection?

If you own a small business, you’ve likely heard the t...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 9, 2023
what insurance should my builder have
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What insurance should my builder have?

As a consumer it can be enough just to think about your own ...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 2, 2023
stagflation, the cause and effect of a recession
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How does a recession affect businesses and their value chain and supply chain?

Economies across the world have struggled to recover since t...

Written by Phil Ainley
November 28, 2022
A man pointing at a red fire alarm switch on a concrete wall in an office building.
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Fire hazards in the workplace

By law, every business in the UK is required to carry ou...

Written by Katherine Ducie
August 18, 2022
Flood protection sandbags with flooded homes in the background.
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What are the causes of flooding

Flooding can have disastrous consequences for any busine...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 28, 2022
Risks of not having Tradesman Insurance
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Risks of not carrying Tradesman Insurance

Tradespeople are vital components in our society as they can...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 25, 2022
a red octagonal road sign with the words ‘fire risk’ in white in the middle
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Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment?

Carrying out fire risk assessments is an important part ...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 22, 2022
Tips from business owners on starting and running a business
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An entrepreneur’s toolkit: Tips from business owners on starting, running and growing a business

  There are many advantages of being your own bo...

Written by Caunce O'Hara
July 8, 2022
phishing feature image
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What is phishing? Types and examples

Cybercrime can have devastating consequences. Simply by ...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 8, 2022
Contractors All Risks insurance feature image
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Contractors all risks insurance explained

As a trades professional you’ll need to carry public l...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 30, 2022
a man showing a young apprentice how to work a piece of machinery
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How to hire an apprentice

Hiring an apprentice can be an exciting time for any gro...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 7, 2022
post its on a board with marketing strategies written on them
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How to market your small business effectively

When setting up a small business, getting your brand out...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 7, 2022
a circle of paper men surrounded by hands that are protecting them
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How to protect your small business

Setting up a business is no small feat ‒ it takes time...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 7, 2022
What is the recruitment process - A woman shaking the hand of a potential employee during an interview
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What is the recruitment process?

There comes a time for almost any small business when you ne...

Written by Katherine Ducie
May 4, 2022
IT Contractors discussing
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Increasing demand for contractors as employers turn to flexible professionals due to skills shortages

According to the Latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot report f...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 25, 2022
self assessment tax return for the self employed
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Self-employed to benefit from Self Assessment deadline changes for 2020/21

The Self Assessment tax return deadline is approaching, and ...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 18, 2022
Guide to insurance for management consultants
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Guide to insurance for management consultants

For many management consultants, consulting is a natural pro...

Written by Katherine Ducie
August 11, 2021
Planning for your future as a freelancer
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Planning for your future as a freelancer

As a freelancer you’re fully responsible for planning your...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 26, 2021
a freelance photographer taking a photo of a cityscape on her camera
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How to keep your camera safe

We often feel that our valuables are safest at home, tucked ...

Written by Caunce O'Hara
July 20, 2021
Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile - close up shot of Yetunde
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Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile

As part of our Meet the Freelancer series of blogs, we inter...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 20, 2021
What insurance do you need to start a recruitment agency?
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What insurance do you need to start a recruitment agency?

When placing permanent and temporary staff into new roles, r...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 15, 2021
Key points to consider if you're thinking of hiring your first employee
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Key points to consider if you’re thinking of hiring your first employee

If you're a self-employed freelancer, contractor or consulta...

Written by Katherine Ducie
June 14, 2021
Leaving retail to pursue a career in engineering with Andrea Alexander
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Leaving retail to pursue a career in engineering with Andrea Alexander

With 19% of the UK’s total workforce being employed in the...

Written by Katherine Ducie
May 19, 2021
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