Managing your premises

A planned maintenance program for managing your premises can help minimise damage and the costs of repairs for your business premises.

It's essential to get adequate insurance cover for your business, so that if disaster strikes your business can recover.

Depending on the size of your business and what you do, there are some insurances that will be compulsory and others that are highly advisable. 

Claiming on your insurance for a breakage or theft can be stressful - but if you follow these steps you can maximise your chances of success.

Break-ins and theft could threaten your business if you lose key equipment or data. Learn how to keep your premises protected.

If you lease business premises, understand your responsibilities for maintenance and repairs - they should be clearly set out in the lease.

Finding out that your insurance doesn’t cover you after an incident can be devastating. Make sure you have the right amount of cover.

Depending on the size of your business and what you do, there are some insurances that will be compulsory and others that are highly advisable. 

Using CCTV in the workplace is subject to data protection and human rights law. So what must employers do to avoid breaking the law?

If you're finding it hard to get insurance because of flood risk, this tool can help you track down a specialist insurer.

If you're within a flood risk area or an area with a history of flooding, this Defra guide provides information that may help you obtain cover.

When taking on business premises, key issues you may face are choosing premises, negotiating a lease, challenging dilapidations claims, sub-letting.

Self-assessment tool for businesses which use surveillance cameras to help them comply with Data Protection Rules