Protecting your small business from cyber crime is an important issue. This blog looks at the potential threats and measures to take.
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Commercial Vehicle Insurance
Why you need commercial vehicle insurance When you rely on your van to get you to “jobs”, it’s important that you have the right insurance in place. How would you manage your work if your vehicle was taken off the road due to an accident or damage? That’s why our team at HETAS Insurance Services Read More…
National Minimum Wage
Are you compliant with the national minimum wage and living wage? This months blog from HETAS Insurance Services In 2019 the Government made changes to the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW) in the United Kingdom, effective from 1 April. All employees over school leaving age are entitled to the minimum Read More…
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 Monday 13 May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019. The week is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation each year, and the theme for 2019 is body image. Focusing on how we think and feel about our bodies. Mental health affects how individuals think, feel and act. Read More…
Could an apprentice be right for your business?
Could an apprentice be right for your business? With the cost of university fees at an all-time high, university is not always an option for school leavers. According to UCAS, average annual tuition fees for a student studying in England is now £9,250 per year. Paired with the additional costs of living, students could graduate Read More…
What is Public Liability Insurance
What is public liability insurance and why do you need it? Public Liability insurance is an essential type of business cover for companies who conduct work on client’s premises, or who have members of the public attending their own premises. What does public liability insurance protect you from? The cost of damage to a third Read More…
Protect Your Van
Protect your van from theft For many business owners their van is a key part of their team. It’s not just vital for getting to a job but also carrying all the tools and materials you need to complete a piece of work. Unfortunately it’s not just the van owners that are recognising their value Read More…
Protect your van from theft
Protect your van from theft For many business owners their van is a key part of their team. It’s not just vital for getting to a job but also carrying all the tools and materials you need to complete a piece of work. Unfortunately it’s not just the van owners that are recognising their value Read More…
Subcontractors
Bona fide and Labour only sub contractors? If you regularly use contractors it’s important that you are aware of the type of subcontractors you are hiring – specifically labour only or bona fide? Not understanding the difference between these two types of contractors can put your business at risk from fines, penalties or claims. Labour Read More…
Asbestos Risk
Asbestos Risk Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was commonly used in building materials for decades and is responsible for the deaths of 5,000 people each year, with 66 per cent of them having worked in construction, according to the HSE. What makes the mineral truly dangerous is that its effects can take years or Read More…