Business

Options for sale or succession. The past couple of years gave many business owners more challenges than they’d ever faced before.  From political turbulence and Brexit to the far-reaching and long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be an understatement to say things have been tough.  If you were already thinking about retiring in

Planning to sell or pass on a business When is the right time to start planning? Even if retirement is decades away, it is never too early to start considering your exit plan from your business. There are plenty of potential minefields and complexities to consider. So the sooner you start thinking about exiting your

Valuing a business Whether seeking to sell up or secure investment. In most lives, there comes a moment when we think about what needs to change to ensure the future will be financially secure. Sometimes, it’s because of a complete change of course – redundancy, for example, or a change in marital status. Or it

Protecting your business How to create a business insurance strategy. Who would pick up the bill if something happened to the people you employ, the building you work in, or the equipment you use? Not having business protection in turbulent times has forced some firms to cease trading. With the number of ‘business deaths’ in

Protecting your business Reducing threats to your business by creating a protection strategy. The staff you employ, the building you work in and the equipment you use are all crucial parts of any business. But if something happened to any of these elements, how would you cope with the impact? By protecting your business with

How to keep staff onside by providing workplace perks. Most employees like to receive perks. They have the psychological benefit of making them feel valued, which can engender goodwill and loyalty and help retain high calibre individuals. Consequently, it can be cost-effective for you to provide employees with non-cash benefits as the perceived benefit can

Protecting people in your business A guide to the financial protection for the people that make your business a success. The old adage that a business is only as good as its employees is an important one to remember when it comes to insurance. A firm’s workforce is the most important investment it will make