The case for business insurance: The worst thing about running a business is the constant need for vigilance. The old adage that 'if a disaster can happen it probably will' was never truer than in the world of business. Unfortunately insuring your business is probably the most uninspiring task there is. The last thing you want to think about particularly if you are just starting a company, is the list of possible disasters waiting round the next corner.

Consider this; if you were suddenly faced with a major disaster, would your business survive and how would you find the financial help required to continue trading? What would happen if your workshop was destroyed by a fire or flood or a tree was blown down straight though your restaurant window? What about if an employee was to make off with a week's worth of takings or slipped over and sued you for damages? What if you yourself are injured and unable to work for months on end?

The results can be devastating. Any unexpected strain on cash flow or period of business interruption can mean the end of your business in a surprisingly short period of time.

But if you take the time to look at your business insurance options correctly you'll find that getting the correct business insurance package isn't as hard as it may seem.

ABI is here to help you get insurance for you business - we'll try our hardest to help you meet your obligations. We offer packages for:

• Tradesman insurance policy ( builders, painters, plumbers, electricians, handy men)
• Retail insurance policy (shops, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways, hairdressers, beauty salons)
• Office insurance policy (accountants, architects, graphic designers, crystal healers, aroma-therapists)
• Commercial combined insurance (biscuit factories, brick manufacturers, commercial printers)
• Commercial motor insurance (vans, tractors, small fleets)

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