The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 44: Aug/Sept 2019 | Page 36

BUSINESS ADVICE FIVE CAREER LEARNINGS It all began over 20 years ago when Emma Summers, Managing Director of Juice Recruitment felt the recruitment industry required a fresh new, exciting and dynamic approach, one that was customer led and focussed on a quality experience for both candidates and clients. Her mission was to create a company that specialised in supplying exceptional candidates that go above and beyond in their passion to succeed in their chosen environment. What started as a logo and a set of core values of how a recruitment business should operate, has become a well-known and highly respected business representing many of the South West’s most prolific business. Emma shares with us her five career learnings; that have helped her drive Juice to where it is today. PASSION IS EVERYTHING Make sure you’re doing something you are passionate about. Succeeding in an area or skill-set you truly love creates a feeling of unparalleled satisfaction. Create the ultimate success story – do something you adore! and development will help you increase your skill-set and knowledge. EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL-SET Shine at everything you do! If you’re looking to expand your career horizons, work for an amazing company or develop your own creation, continual learning BRANDING In a professional world, branding is everything and you should market your professional self and your business the way you wish your peers to perceive you. This should be emulated throughout the WORK HARD I was once told, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. If you work hard, you are passionate about and love what you do, it will never feel like work. Emma Summers business with a clear set of values and beliefs that will shape your culture and the people. NIGHT-TIME THOUGHTS It’s known people often have their best ideas when they are falling asleep; keep a pen and paper by your bedside so you don’t forget your night-time thoughts. For more info: www.juicerecruitment.com “I was once told, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it” @JuiceRecruit ADVERTISING FEATURE A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE by Ian Sharpe, Senior Account Director, for Jelf in Swindon As a consultant, you are personally liable for the work you undertake. That means that if, for whatever reason, things don’t quite go to plan, you could find yourself liable for huge financial claims as a result of your work. Whether you’re having an off day or you’ve got a tricky client, it’s very easy to get in over your head when you are signing for a job. However, when you agree to carry out a professional service, you are making a contractual promise to provide the necessary degree of skill and experience to deliver responsibly. Failing to do so could leave you open to claims for compensation or even an appearance in court. Professional Indemnity (PI) is a type of insurance specially designed to protect professional people against claims for damage, injury or loss caused as a result of professional negligence. But not every PI policy will provide you with the essential cover you need to protect your business. Follow our beginner’s guide to PI insurance to help you find a policy that’s right for your business: 36 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2019 1. Find a policy that can be tailored to suit your business Opting for a standard policy could see you paying additional premium for cover you don’t need. Take the time to find a policy that can be tailored to suit your business, so you’re only paying for the cover that you want. 2. Find a specialist provider Give yourself the reassurance of knowing that your provider is committed to catering for your specific business needs. 3. Make sure the payment plan works for you If you’re a new business, it’s good to know that some providers will let you pay in monthly instalments. Never sign onto a payment programme you’re not 100% happy with. 4. Do your own background checks! Of course, you expect your insurance provider to do background checks on you. But it never hurts to do a little research for yourself. Before you sign, make sure your provider has a good reputation, so if the worst happens you can have the confidence that claims will be dealt with efficiently. Keep track of your renewal dates It’s important to remember that PI is offered on a claims-made basis. This means that you are only covered for claims made against you while your policy is in place. Losing track of your renewal dates could leave gaps in your insurance that allow your provider to refuse paying out when you need it most. If you could benefit from a review of your professional indemnity insurance, contact Jelf via Jelf.com. This is a marketing communication. Jelf Insurance Brokers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Not all products and services offered are regulated by the FCA (for details see jelf. com/info/terms). Registered in England and Wales number 0837227. Registered Office: Hillside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6JX. FP19.541 For more info: www.jelf.com [email protected] 01793 714431