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Our Knowledge team are here for one reason – to be ahead of the headlines affecting your business or rental.

But we’ll also point you in the right direction for business insurance – be it public liability insurance for tradesmen or insurance for shops and other professionals – while also giving you the steer on landlord insurance (it’s what we do, after all!).

So whether it’s breaking news, industry tips or an in-depth guide, it’s perfect coffee break reading, wherever you are.

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20 July 2018
Housing Minister calls for tenants to be given 3-year tenancies

Tenants are to be given longer-term tenancies under proposals announced by ministers this month.
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20 July 2018
New email scam targets tradespeople

For many tradespeople, cyber security doesn’t seem like a huge priority. But in the new age of GDPR, it’s more important than ever to protect your customer information – particularly as there are new scammers on the loose.
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18 July 2018
Do tenants like their landlords? New data reveals the truth

While most landlords pride themselves on playing a responsible role in the housing market, they can be occasionally be portrayed to the contrary.
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16 July 2018
Landlords under pressure amid calls to ban evicting tenants without a reason

Landlords would be forgiven for recoiling in horror at calls for an end to Section 21 notices.
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16 July 2018
Step-by-step guide on how to start a craft business

Interest in craft products and the people who make them is exploding in the UK.
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16 July 2018
People in this trade are the ‘least trustworthy,’ according to homeowners

Last year we revealed that a third of Brits wouldn’t let a tradesperson use their toilet or offer them a drink. Now, research suggests the public’s suspicion is targeted at some trades more than others.
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16 July 2018
Free customisable capability policy template UK

Every business hopes that its employees are the best possible fit for the job – but sometimes that’s not the case.
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16 July 2018
5 of the best antivirus software for small businesses

As people become more savvy about how their data is used, it’s important the businesses they trust have adequate protection in place against cyber threats.
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13 July 2018
Flexible working policy template

Flexible working represents a major shift in the way businesses operate – and it’s important that firms of every size know how to manage it.
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13 July 2018
Our culture: building the UK's best place to work

Simply Business has been named the UK’s Best Company To Work For in the Sunday Times annual rankings – not once, but twice. We topped the poll the last two times we entered, winning in both 2015 and 2016.
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