The importance of business continuity planning
The ideal business continuity planning (BCP) will detail the steps to be taken before, during and after an unfortunate event, such as fire or flood,...
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Protecting your business from the loss of key employees
Every small business has that one or more key employees whose untimely death or sudden inability to work would jeopardise...
How to avoid underinsuring your business
Putting the right insurance in place is crucial for any business in case the unexpected happens and you’re left facing...
Why every business needs comprehensive business insurance
Every business, large and small, needs to have business insurance. If you employ staff, even if you only employ one...
A quick guide to professional indemnity insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII), sometimes called Professional Liability Insurance and known as Errors and Omissions (E&O) in the US is a form of insurance which...
A complete guide to asset finance
When businesses are looking to purchase high-value equipment (i.e. machinery, computer systems, vehicles), it's often the case that the process of purchasing such equipment (asset)...
Top 100 asset finance companies & providers for UK businesses
Across the United Kingdom small, medium and large businesses rely heavily on asset financing companies when it comes time to purchase or upgrade high-value equipment...
Financing options for small and medium businesses
When it comes to sourcing finance for your business, there is a multitude of options to choose from. The financing option that best suits your...
Six ways the FCA affects the lives of business owners
It is hard to argue with the old saying that money makes the world go round. In fact, you could probably say that entrepreneurs know...
WorldLabs launches startup competition with £50K in prize money
The ‘Elevating Ideas’ competition is awarding £50,000 in non-dilutive funding to start-ups and innovative ideas across all fields to elevate the next generation of entrepreneurs...
3 things to know when looking for a business loan
There are many ways businesses can raise funding but getting a business loan is definitely one of the quickest. If you’re looking for a business...
Sources of funds for small businesses
Whether you're looking to start or grow your business your going to need some form of funding to get underway. However, figuring what sources of...
How business travellers can make a successful insurance claim
Even if you meticulously plan a business trip, even the best-laid plans will go to waste if unprecedented events occur, accidents, trip cancellations, baggage loss...
How to prepare for and get a business loan
It is an often quoted statistic that only 1 in 5 of start-ups make it to the 5-year point, and it is understandable that experienced...
Angel investment networks in the UK & London
Angel investment makes up a huge percentage of the funding entrepreneurs raise in the year in the UK in the form of investment. These angel...