Home Business in the UK - The facts
Infographic: Some interesting facts about home businesses and work from home scenarios in the UK. Including: 1 in 8 people who work in the UK, work from home! The number of people running a business from home has increased 20% in the last 10 years Only 16% of home workers employ a member of staff Only 3% of home workers have employers liability insurance, therefore 13% employ staff without having the protection of employers liability insurance! 66% of home workers use their car for business purposes Only 14% have car insurance "with business use" cover Only 8% of home workers have professional indemnity insurance If you run a business from home and you're based in the UK, get a home insurance quote that covers your home business assets and activities. HomeProtect can provide online quotes in most cases. Get your own easy, quick online quote today: www.homeprotect.co.uk
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Home Business in the UK - The facts
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