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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!).

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19 August 2019
Prove you’re covered with our trust badge (and win one of 5 iPads)

A proof of policy badge to show that you’re insured reassures your customers. From a Simply Business proof of policy badge to other security marks, qualifications or diplomas, read up, add your badges – and build trust.
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16 August 2019
60% of landlords believe this is the best thing Boris Johnson can do for them

A recent poll by Simply Business reveals over half of respondents believe pro-growth taxation is the best way to improve the lives of landlords.
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16 August 2019
How to start a home business: a guide to starting a business from home

Starting a business from home? You can get set up pretty quickly, but it’s worth doing some planning.
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14 August 2019
How to keep the housing market healthy: a five-point manifesto for the new Prime Minister

With a new Prime Minister in place, now could be the perfect time to introduce some positive changes to the property market.
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13 August 2019
A guide to writing a business proposal

You’ve found a great opportunity to sell – or sell more of – your product or service. Read on for how to create a business proposal you’d be proud to put in front of the Dragons.
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12 August 2019
Summer burnout? Nearly 1 in 10 small business owners haven’t taken a holiday in 5 years

A new survey from Simply Business reveals that almost one in 10 small business owners across the UK haven’t taken a holiday since at least 2014.
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12 August 2019
How to start a clothing brand: the 9-step plan

How to start a clothing business. It can be an all-consuming process but with that first sample run and customer sale comes great satisfaction. Use our nine-step plan to starting a clothing business.
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8 August 2019
Ban on Section 21 evictions: 91 per cent of landlords support a dedicated housing court

Calls for new housing courts are being stepped up as a new survey reveals the full extent of frustration among landlords who’ve tried to repossess a property.
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8 August 2019
How to market your pub: 9 pub event ideas

Pub event ideas leaving you scratching your head? From cider showcases and partner takeovers to meal deals and meet-ups, here are our top nine.
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7 August 2019
What food businesses should know about Natasha’s Law

The new legislation has been dubbed ‘Natasha’s Law’ after the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016.
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