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Meet our experts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The writers behind our Knowledge centre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Running a small business or managing a rental property comes with plenty of questions. That\u2019s why we work with an experienced team of writers and industry professionals to bring you clear, straightforward guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We break down complex topics into plain English. This gives you the knowledge you need to start or grow your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Catriona Fuller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Catriona is a writer with 15 years\u2019 experience, and specialises in helping small businesses understand key topics, from news to tax to marketing. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conor Shilling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Conor is an experienced writer who specialises in making landlord regulations and property management simple to understand.
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Rosanna Parrish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rosanna Parrish is a writer with 10 years\u2019 experience, helping you tackle the trickiest parts of running a side hustle, freelancing, and social media marketing.
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Zach Hayward-Jones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zach is a writer who can untangle insurance questions for sole traders and trades while also covering a range of landlord topics.
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Our insurance experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mark Sharman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mark shares insights from his years in insurance and claims, giving practical tips for protecting businesses big and small. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stephen Alcock<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stephen brings a wealth of experience in the insurance sector, helping to explain complex commercial property issues and buy-to-let risks and covers. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Greg Caswell-Smith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greg specialises in helping small businesses and landlords understand the protection they need. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Phil Pearce<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phil is an insurance expert who is comfortable explaining key risks and topics for tradespeople as professionals alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sabuhi Gard<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sabuhi is a financial and small business journalist with 20 years\u2019 experience and brings insight on Britain\u2019s high street and the UK economy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cameron Snelgrov<\/strong>e<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cameron is a qualified accountant who provides practical advice on managing your cash flow and filing your annual tax return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mike Parkes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mike helps take the stress out of self-assessment, offering straightforward guidance on tax through his expertise at GoSimpleTax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lucy<\/strong> England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A writer and journalist, Lucy specialises in fintech, insurance, and tax for small businesses. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sam Bromley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sam wrote for Simply Business for over five years, covering hundreds topics affecting the self-employed, from IR35 to business strategy. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to learn more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Head over to our Knowledge centre to read the latest articles from our team. We cover everything from setting up a new shop to understanding corporation tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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