Whether you’re running an independent craft business from your spare room, or you’re managing a small business and looking to grow, sooner or later you’ll probably have to register your business. The question is, when? It all depends on what you do, where you work, and whether you employ others. This essential guide will help…
A HMRC investigation is a daunting prospect for any business. These investigations can be immensely time-consuming and extremely costly. So for self-employed and small businesses, the idea of a HMRC investigation can be genuinely terrifying. You can avoid HMRC investigations if you learn about the sort of circumstances that commonly trigger investigations. There are also…
An insurance intermediary acts as a bridge between insurers and their clients. Some intermediaries work with insurers, whereas others work with their clients. In most cases, though, they work to match the right insurer with the right consumer. They ensure that consumers get all the cover they need at a price they can afford, and…
Flexible Professional Indemnity Insurance Is Now Available. When you start up as a freelancer, it can be difficult to see yourself as a business. After all, you’re just one individual. Like many freelancers, you see yourself as simply one person doing a job. The only thing that matters however is how the law sees you….
As a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “company assets” thrown around in discussions about your business operations, responsibilities, and financial health. But what exactly does it mean? In this post, we’ll delve into the concept of company assets, explore the various types, and discuss why it’s crucial for businesses to be fully aware…
You have until midnight on 31 January 2024 to submit your self-assessment tax return online. This would be your return for the tax year starting on 6 April 2022 and ending on 5 April 2023. In this post we’ll discuss some of the other deadlines you need to be aware of, while addressing some other…
Simple On-Demand Insurance Isn’t That Interesting, Right? Let’s face it, no one wants to read about on-demand insurance. It’s like reading about wearing your seatbelt. But, like wearing your seatbelt, insurance is important and could save you from serious terrors. Of course, with insurance, the terror of not being covered will often be financial. This…
PL Is Premier League, More Importantly, PL Is Public Liability Cover. Seeing the initials PL might start to get any football fan excited. It’s a reference to one of your favourite sports, and it’s always exciting when the new season comes around. But PL doesn’t always stand for Premier League – in business it often…
On-Demand Insurance Is Vital For Those Operating In The Gig Economy. In March 2018, a report revealed that there are now over five million people operating in the gig economy across the UK, with the growth rate in London nearly doubling other regions. Many people operating in this industry are freelancers, often on individual contracts….
You May Be Operating Just Fine Without It But Business Interruption Insurance Might Just Rescue Your Business. Business interruption insurance is a type of cover that many small businesses and freelancers overlook. In truth though, protecting yourself against loss of income and increased working costs caused by unpreventable issues is one of the smartest moves…