The majority of businesses will require some sort of business insurance policy. The cover you take out depends completely on the nature of the business and the everyday activities involved in the industry.

38-year-old PR expert and author Antonia Chitty has doubled her online audience and boosted book sales using BT Tradespace – the social networking site for small businesses and individual sellers.

In 2007, Paula Green set-up her business, www.kittyandpolly.co.uk, specialising in selling unusual gifts and accessories online. Although she had no previous experience of running a business, Paula was determined to make a success of her venture and found BT Tradespace an ideal way to both market and raise the profile of her company.

Working from home is an attractive option for many people, but there is a lot to think about before you rush off to equip your home office. Answer the following questions and then read on for advice on whether it’s a good solution for you.

From delegating to planning, find out how some women in business promote the feel good factor at work: read their words of wisdom.

E-mail has completely changed the way we work today. It offers many benefits and, if used well, can be an excellent tool for improving your own efficiency. Managed badly, though, e-mail can be a waste of valuable time. Statistics indicate that office workers need to wade through an average of more than 30 e-mails a day, while managers or people working on collaborative projects could be dealing with a much higher figure.

Top tips for achieving success in a technology career – from the members of Women in Technology.

× You lose your focus
For those who enjoy dynamic environments and the cut and thrust of being in a busy office, working from home may not be enjoyable. It’s tempting for this type of person to create dynamism for themselves by finding activities that distract them from his or her own company. Flitting around from task to task can create a feeling of being ‘in the flow’, but may not be very productive. If you worry that you may be prone to finding ‘displacement’ activities rather than doing any work, spend a few minutes at the beginning of the day creating a ‘to do’ list. This will focus your energy and make sure that there’s a valuable output to the day’s activities.

Mastering the skill of delegation will help you manage your time and therefore give you more freedom to concentrate on your priorities whether you’re employed or running your own business. But it’s often when we are most pushed for time that we delegate least. It’s easy to panic and to cut yourself off from your colleagues or employees when you need their support the most.