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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 June 2018
3 reasons not to join the 75% of small business owners working over the August bank holiday

Most small business owners will be working over the August bank holiday, but is that really the best idea?
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18 June 2018
Late payments increase by £1 billion in six months – here’s an easy way to recover unpaid debt

New research has lifted the lid on the country’s late payment crisis.
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18 June 2018
How to start a plumbing business: a guide to going self-employed

In surveys ranking the UK’s most satisfied workers, plumbers have often come out on top. Here’s how to become a self-employed plumber and share a piece of the happiness.
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12 June 2018
Record fuel prices set to rise even further

The prices of both petrol and diesel have skyrocketed, meaning it now costs over £10 more on average to fill up than it did this time last year.
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12 June 2018
How will the Heathrow expansion impact landlords?

Plans for the controversial third runway at Heathrow Airport have been approved by the Government - but what does this mean for landlords?
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12 June 2018
Revealed: tradespeople in this profession are happiest in life

Tradespeople in this profession definitely don’t get that sinking feeling at work, according to new research.
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5 June 2018
Top 5 small business printers

When looking for the best small business printers, you need to weigh up what’s most important for your business.
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4 June 2018
7 things contractors need to know about HMRC’s controversial new proposal for IR35 reform

HMRC recently announced its long-awaited consultation on extending off-payroll working reform to the private sector. Here’s what contractors need to know.
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30 May 2018
Valuing a business: a guide for small business owners

It’s often said that a business is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but there are several methods you can use to reach a sensible figure.
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24 May 2018
Thousands of contractors and freelancers are being retrospectively hit for 20 years' worth of taxes

An MP has blasted the 2019 loan charge - which applies retrospective fees on umbrella arrangements - as immoral and unfair.
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