IRS Admits To Keeping A Watchful Eye On Independent Contractors

…and the Companies Who Use Them

The American dream: its definition has changed a bit over time. What it meant to those who first immigrated to America in order to find wealth and happiness is different than what it means … Read more…

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Does a management consultant need professional liability insurance?

So you’ve finally achieved your dream of being a management consultant. You’ve got the skills, the drive, and everything else you need that you know will make you succeed. However, your checklist isn’t complete until you’ve bought one of the … Read more…

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How does professional liability/errors & omissions insurance protect me?

This is a question we get asked a lot.

It’s a good one though, and worth taking some time to consider.

The typical answer is something along the lines of ‘claims of negligence against you by a disgruntled client’. You’ve … Read more…

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Industry focus – Web designers

The internet is a wonderful thing. Discuss.

Well it’s big, certainly. Beautiful too? That probably depends on your point of view…

What’s not in doubt is that it’s quickly become the first, and in many cases, only port of call … Read more…

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The importance of client sign off

Sign up to sign off

Seems straightforward enough doesn’t it? Do the work, get it signed-off, everyone’s happy.

Well yes and no. Although it sounds pretty straightforward, the whole subject of sign-off can be a bit of a gray area.… Read more…

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What is professional liability insurance?

Business insurance: It’s bit of a minefield isn’t it? 

You know you need it, but just what, exactly do you need and how do you figure it all out?

If you’re looking for coverage, you may come across technical terms … Read more…

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Professional Liability for IT

Industry focus – IT

Not too long ago, if you met someone at a party, asked them what they did and they replied ‘I’m in IT’, you’d have a pretty good idea of what that meant. Computer stuff, basically.

Ask … Read more…

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Why your business needs Terms and Conditions

Here at the hive, our clients do like to grill us about general risk management and good business practice.

And why not? Although we’re not legal advisers, we can at least point you in the right direction.

Every now and … Read more…

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