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Small Business Insurance

This section provides helpful guides, advice and features around the different insurance types available for UK small businesses. Small Business is also offering you the chance to find insurance quotes for bespoke, flexible business protection, ideal for startups and small businesses.

Key topics covered include: Business Insurance Types (such as public and employers’ liability insurance, tradesman insurance, key person insurance, business interruption and professional indemnity cover), How to Compare and Buy Insurance, Making Claims, and guides to picking the right cover for your category of business.

Make sure you understand risk and protect your business against losses and compensation claims. Find answers to your small business insurance questions by using the search facility top right or scroll through this category to match our case studies with your company’s needs.

A guide to cyber liability insurance for a small business

If your business takes online payments, stores customer data, or relies on IT systems, cyber liability insurance is essential. It provides financial protection, helps you comply with regulations, and can help your business to recover quickly from cyber incidents.

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Insurance for dog walkers

We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions

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What insurance do I need for a fish & chip shop?

Whether you’re cooking up street food that’s making waves, have perfected the pizza or ready to dominate the chicken shop scene, it’s important your restaurant or eatery is covered.

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What insurance do you need as a builder?

No matter what job you’re working on, it’s important for your building business to be covered.

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What insurance do I need for an ice cream van?

Whether you’re serving up Mr. Whippy or something a bit more local, it’s important to have ice cream van insurance.

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What insurance do I need for a home baking business?

Whether you’re creating cakes for weddings, crafting cupcakes or perfecting the artisan doughnut, it’s important to be covered.

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What insurance do I need for a pub?

Here's our guide to finding pub insurance that's right for you

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What insurance do I need for a bakery?

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What insurance do I need for a pub?

Here's our guide to finding pub insurance that's right for you

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What insurance do I need for a bakery?

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What insurance do I need for a food stall?

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What insurance do I need for a café?

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Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it? 

Here, we answer all of your questions around employers' liability insurance - how much will you pay and what happens if you don't have it?

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What insurance do you need for a small business?

From liability insurance to property protection, small business owners must be aware of the measures to enact to protect their company. Here, we look at what cover is out there and which key policies should be considered.

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The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis