Advice for contractors who are considering leaving their contract early
In this article, Markel Direct explain the implications of leaving a contract early and points to consider if you find yourself in this situation.
- 1 Aug 2022
- 8 articles
- Legal
How the self-employed can successfully manage a call-up for jury service
Markel Direct explain how self-employed professionals can successfully manage a call-up for jury service, including your obligations, how to manage your time away and what expenses you can claim for.
- 1 Jul 2022
Why does my small business need insurance?
Aside from any contractual or legal requirements, there are many more benefits to business insurance. In this article, Markel Direct explain these benefits and why holding business insurance is important for small businesses.
- 31 Mar 2022
Three legal issues freelancers can face and how to manage them
In this article, Markel Direct explain three of the most common legal issues freelancers face and what you can do to best manage these disputes and give your business the best chance of thriving.
- 3 Mar 2022
How does cybercrime affect the UK's self-employed?
To discover the true impact of cybercrime on the self-employed, Markel Direct surveyed 1,000 self-employed workers and SMEs. In this article, they reveal their findings.
- 28 Jan 2022
Starting a limited company: the insurance you should consider
In this article, Markel Direct explain the types of business insurance that are most often considered essential for start-ups and how they can help to protect your business.
- 19 Jan 2022
What you need to have in a Contract for Services
Markel Direct explain why contract for services are important for self-employed professionals and what you need to have in a contract for services.
- 1 Dec 2021
Handling client data safely
If a claim of a data breach was brought against you, it could put a financial strain on your business. In this article Markel Direct provide five tips on how to protect customer data.
- 29 Oct 2021