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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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18 September 2018
The 5 strangest things cleaners have experienced while on the job

Cleaners often get left to deal with some of the worst messes imaginable, but every now and then you find a job that’s far more bizarre than it is unpleasant.
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18 September 2018
Becoming a freelance accountant in the UK: a step-by-step guide

Freelance accountants are always in demand in the UK. Do you already have accountancy experience but want to work for yourself? Or are you thinking of retraining? If so, becoming a freelance accountant could be for you.
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18 September 2018
3 golden rules for a less stressful self-employed working life

With World Mental Health Day 2018 just around the corner, we reflect on some of the business-related challenges faced by self-employed people and how you can make your working life less stressful.
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18 September 2018
Keeping Class 2 National Insurance Contributions – is it fair on small businesses?

The government has decided not to scrap Class 2 National Insurance Contributions for self-employed people. What does this u-turn mean for your business?
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17 September 2018
5 ways to market (and grow) your cleaning business

The cleaning industry is competitive, so you need to make sure your business stands out – the good news is there are several ways you can take it to the next level.
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13 September 2018
Let’s reboot work – is it really robots vs people?

The debate about technology in business and the workplace is one that tends to exist at extremes.
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13 September 2018
Robots and self-cleaning rooms – what do they mean for cleaners?

Is technology set to take over the jobs of cleaners? Or do self-cleaning rooms and robots signal a brighter future for the cleaning industry?
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12 September 2018
Not like that! Biggest tradie fails 2018

From seasoned professionals to DIY amateur, everyone makes mistakes - it’s just that some of those mistakes are more spectacular than others. We’ve gathered some of the best from 2018.
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12 September 2018
30 charitable tradespeople transform the home of a terminally ill electrician

30 builders packed up their tools to help make life easier for a fellow tradesman suffering from motor neurone disease.
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11 September 2018
How to respond to online reviews of your small business

Deciding how to respond to online reviews can be a tricky subject for small businesses to tackle – especially when you don’t have a staff member dedicated to online reputation management.
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