June 27, 2014
When your optician’s practise is subject to a theft, you may notice that your insurance policy states that your cover is subject to ‘minimum security conditions’ but what does this mean exactly? In summary it relates to the types of opening doors, shutters and windows you have at your premises and the types of locks […]
June 13, 2014
We know that while running a successful opticians practice can be rewarding, it can also be stressful and challenging at times. With so many clients passing through your practise every day, there is always potential for an accident and you need to be able to focus on running your business with the peace of mind […]
May 30, 2014
As an optometrist you are engaging with the public and giving out advice and guidance to clients on a daily basis. While your business may uphold high levels of professionalism and experience, mistakes do happen and if your practise is not covered with Professional Indemnity Insurance, you be making your business vulnerable to a costly […]
May 16, 2014
When you are providing professional advice and services, you need to be insured. Working as an optician, it is usually mandatory to have Professional Indemnity Insurance, however there are a number of other insurance covers that should be taken into consideration, especially if you are running your own small business. Your opticians may benefit from […]
April 22, 2014
If you are the only qualified optician working in your practise, then falling ill or having an accident can be incredibly disruptive to your business. In the eventuality that you are left unable to work then it is likely that you will need the services of a Locum, which can be incredibly costly to your […]
April 11, 2014
Flooding is a natural process that often happens with little warning. Earlier this year the UK saw the wettest winter in records since 1910. It has recently been reported that some of the damage caused by the floods could have been prevented if the UK had implemented a clearer prevention strategy. Severe flooding in the […]