Starting or trading

Protecting what you build

For a business you run or are about to start: insurance, simple written agreements, protecting your name, common scams, and what to do when a notice arrives.

1. 01Insurance a small business should think aboutKnow which risks can be insured, which matter for your business, and what to ask before buying a policy.6 min · ends with ask anything
2. 02Put it in writing: simple agreementsWrite down the deal with a partner, supplier or big customer, before a disagreement does it for you.6 min · ends with ask anything
3. 03Protecting your business nameCheck a name is free before you build on it, and know when a trademark is worth applying for.5 min · ends with ask anything
4. 04Scams that target small businessesRecognise the fake notices, payment tricks and supplier frauds that target small businesses.6 min · ends with ask anything
5. 05When a tax notice arrivesRead a tax notice calmly, check it is genuine, and answer it before the deadline it gives.5 min · ends with stay legal