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Ask anyone who knows and they will tell you that running a business is time consuming - just making sure that you take care of everyday matters can take, well, all day. While most people do go about their business without incident every day of the year, there may be times when something happens and you need specialist help and advice - and quickly.
For instance, a burst water pipe may cause all sorts of difficulties and the last thing you need is to have to trawl through the business pages looking for a reputable plumber who can come out to fix the problem.
Free helpline
If you take out a business insurance policy with Direct Line for Business, this is something that you will not have to worry about. We offer a range of policies that can cover your business - whether you work from home, have an office, shop, restaurant, pub, or own a property company. Plus you get access to a range of business assistance services by calling our free 24-hour helpline.
One of the key things here is accessing emergency assistance, which can give you the rapid response you need from reputable local contractors, whether you have an electrical fault or a leaking roof. So you can rest assured that people are available who can come out and fix the problem at the earliest opportunity.
Similarly, should you need glass or locks replacing - say from accidental or deliberate damage - then our assistance service means you can get hold of glaziers or locksmiths to come and fix the problem.
Professional assistance
The services available through our policies are not, however, limited to skilled tradesmen in the event of an 'emergency'. We appreciate that businesses may require all sorts of professional assistance and advice, so our helpline also offers:
- Legal advice on any business problem, including employment, tax, contract disputes and so on
- Stress counselling - in the event of your employees being involved in a stressful or traumatic incident
- Health and medical assistance for staff issues such as pregnancy, nutrition, sports injuries, and giving up smoking.
All helplines are free to call for Direct Line for Business policyholders.
Related information:
Free legal advice - additional information on our free legal advice helplines.
Business interruption insurance - an emergency that causes damage to your property could mean that you have to shut up shop for a while - Direct Line for Business policies can include cover for lost income.
Equipment breakdown cover - if equipment that's essential to running your business breaks down completely, business insurance can cover the cost of replacing it.
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