Advice on Insurance Please [Archive]

cyberdog

19th June 2005, 16:37

I am starting up as a sole trader working from home. I will be making and repairing computers, as well as doing upgrades and selling accessories. This work will sometimes be done on the customers premises, but will also be carried out at my home. My question is, what type of insurance will I require for this type of work.Thanks

SmallBizSoftware

31st July 2005, 19:05

Check out

http://partner.decision-finance.co.uk/main?ref_id=xb10203

There is some compulsory insurance if you have employees. Personally I would look at product liability / public liability in case something you fix blows up and takes the user with it but I am not an expert, seek further advice.

cyberdog

1st August 2005, 19:52

Check out

http://partner.decision-finance.co.uk/main?ref_id=xb10203

There is some compulsory insurance if you have employees. Personally I would look at product liability / public liability in case something you fix blows up and takes the user with it but I am not an expert, seek further advice.

That is just what i am after. I will have a look at the website.

Jayne

6th August 2005, 22:18

Hi,
Make sure your mortgage lender at home knows you doing a business at home and the council, you may need planning and working from home could class your home as commercial. (voids home insurance). Insurances don't like to pay out if they can squirm out of it, so make sure your back is covered. Make sure your car is commercial insurance too, private insurance will not cover your business tools etc. if stolen.

Best Wishes

Jayne

Rob Holmes

7th August 2005, 06:17

I am starting up as a sole trader working from home. I will be making and repairing computers, as well as doing upgrades and selling accessories. This work will sometimes be done on the customers premises, but will also be carried out at my home. My question is, what type of insurance will I require for this type of work.Thanks

Hi cyberdog,

Currently theres a big pink advert down the right of the screen (at 7th Aug 2005) that links to Hiscox insurance services. We use them and they are good - they also have an online quote script that I think includes your business!

Rob

kyber

8th August 2005, 09:06

From personal experience, your biggest hike in costs will come IF you have to cover for customers visiting you at your house. If they trip over in your entrance, you are really in for it if you do not have cover.

Stuart