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Can You Live and Sleep in a Beach Hut? 500 334 James Hallam

Can You Live and Sleep in a Beach Hut?

Can you sleep in a beach hut? More than that, can you live in a beach hut? Local councils set the rules for what is and is not allowed in the beach huts in their area, and there are often strict regulations regarding overnight stays. This means it is very unlikely that the council will…

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How Much is Contractor’s Insurance? 500 282 James Hallam

How Much is Contractor’s Insurance?

Contractor’s insurance will cover you for the many risks associated with your work, including personal accidents and injuries, and the loss or damage of your tools or equipment. But how much is contractor’s insurance? The amount you pay for cover will depend on a number of factors, which we will outline below. What is Contractor’s…

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What Insurance Do I Need to Open a Coffee Shop? 500 334 James Hallam

What Insurance Do I Need to Open a Coffee Shop?

If you have just opened a coffee shop, or you are thinking of doing so, you might be wondering about your insurance requirements. At James Hallam, we have been supporting coffee shops across the UK since 1982. We can help you get the insurance you need whether you run a single coffee shop, a chain…

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How To Protect Your Pub From Theft 500 333 James Hallam

How To Protect Your Pub From Theft

If you run a pub, then you will almost certainly have experienced some form of theft at one time or other. In a December 2024 report, The Office for National Statistics claimed that there had been a 54% increase in robberies from business properties compared to previous years. In this post we will discuss the…

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What Happens If I Don’t Have Manufacturing Insurance? 500 334 James Hallam

What Happens If I Don’t Have Manufacturing Insurance?

Manufacturing insurance can give you all the cover you need for your manufacturing business on a single policy. This means you will only have one premium to pay, and you will have a single point of contact should you ever need to make a claim. Though insurance is essential for all manufacturing businesses, you do…

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Common Fire Hazards in Businesses & Workplaces 500 334 James Hallam

Common Fire Hazards in Businesses & Workplaces

It is important to understand the common fire hazards in the workplace. If you understand where and how fires are most likely to break out, you can design and implement fire safety policies and procedures to effectively manage, mitigate, or eliminate the risks. Some of the most common fire hazards in the workplace include: Electrical…

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What is Included in Beauty Therapist Insurance? 500 334 James Hallam

What is Included in Beauty Therapist Insurance?

If you offer any kind of beauty therapist services, then you need specialist beauty therapist insurance to cover you, and your customers, for all of the risks associated with your services. In this post we will outline what is included in beauty therapist insurance, and why you need it. What is Beauty Therapist Insurance? Beauty…

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How to Reduce Hotel Business Insurance Costs 500 333 James Hallam

How to Reduce Hotel Business Insurance Costs

If you own or manage a hotel, then you are no doubt familiar with just how much it can cost to get adequate hotel insurance. In this post we will outline some of the factors that can affect the cost of hotel insurance, and explore some ways you can bring down the price of your…

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What is Classed as an Unoccupied Property? 500 334 James Hallam

What is Classed as an Unoccupied Property?

Some empty or uninhabited homes are classed as “vacant” properties, and some as “unoccupied” properties. It is important to understand the difference between these terms, as there are legal and insurance implications for each. In this post we will explain what is classed as an unoccupied property, and discuss why this matters. Unoccupied vs. Vacant…

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