Business and legal support for the self-employed
IPSE members have access to the Business Hub, a resource platform created and maintained by qualified legal and business advice experts at Markel. Access 100s of templates, guides and tools 24/7, so you never have to wait to keep your business moving forward.
What is the Business Hub?
The FAQs section of Business Hub contains the answers to questions that are frequently asked on our advice line, with a particular focus on employment law.
Employment
Download customisable employment documentation.
Property
Business regulations pertaining to property, including documentation for dealing with property disputes.
Tax and VAT
Information on general business tax and VAT matters.
Contracts and trading
Find a wide range of editable service contracts and agreements.
Health and safety
Download health and safety factsheets and documents, including accident reporting, manual handling and risk assessments.
Data protection
Guidance on the regulation of personal data.
Cyber security
From malware to ransomware, the experts explain the principles around basic cyber security.
Starting a business
Find documents and guidance around what to consider when starting a business.
Managing my business
Fact sheets to make managing your business easier.
Intellectual property
Guidance to businesses and a range of support materials.
Scotland and NI
Customisable document templates specifically for those doing business in Scotland or Northern Ireland.