A better blog for small business owners

We’ve redesigned our blog with YOU in mind. Whether you are still in the idea stage or have been in business for years, the Hiscox small business blog is a learning hub with the newest tips, tools, and advice to keep your business cutting edge. 

Find insight and inspiration on the newly-redesigned Hiscox small business blog, which has more and better information to help you start, grow, and protect your business, and to celebrate courageous entrepreneurs. The new blog features an easy-to-read format, searchable content, and covers a broad range of topics that entrepreneurs need to know. 

Make our blog for small business owners your go-to source for advice on how to: 

Start your business. 

Do you know which characteristics are shared by successful entrepreneurs? Do you need some inspiration to take the next step in starting your business? You can learn it all here. You’ll also find practical advice on how to create a business plan, register your business, get the licenses you need, and more. 

Popular titles in start your business:

10 Important characteristics of entrepreneurs
How to overcome imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur 
Free money! Grant opportunities your small business can qualify for 
No-nonsense paths to grants for Hispanic small business owners

Grow your business. 

As soon as your business is off the ground, it’s time to start thinking about how to make it bigger and better. We’re here to help, with practical advice on marketing, management, hiring and more, to help you make your business the best it can be. 

Popular titles in grow your business:

4 Steps to Understanding Tariffs: Impact on Small Businesses 2025 
3 Lessons I’ve learned about balancing corporate life, motherhood, and growing a business 
Small business grants all women entrepreneurs should apply for 
5 Things that helped me scale my brand

Protect your business. 

We’re an insurance company, so naturally we want you to know about how to protect your business against the risks you can’t see coming. You’ll learn about the best kinds of business insurance for your company and how to make sure you have what you need but aren’t paying for something you won’t use. You’ll also learn how to make a claim if you need to. 

But it doesn’t stop there. We will keep you up-to-date on new risks that could impact your business and the how to prepare yourself ahead of time.

Popular titles in protect your business:

Everything you need to know about named and additional insureds
Workers compensation insurance: Who needs it and how does it work?
What is a certificate of liability insurance? 
Event planners' insurance: Why you need it 
5 Reasons why your side hustle needs business insurance 
Mistakes that can cost your business big (and how to protect against them) 

Celebrate courage

Nothing great happens without risk, so we celebrate the courage of the entrepreneurs who get it done. Read inspirational stories of our customers’ journeys so you can learn from them. 

Popular titles in celebrate courage:

Failure to fortune: 7 Lessons from iconic businesses that almost didn't make it 
Empowered: How Black entrepreneurs empower America 
How to turn a dream into a business: Roxy Te, Owner of Society Social, tells all

No matter what stage your business is in, you’ll find something helpful on the Hiscox small business blog. We’re always adding more content, so check back often and see what’s new, and follow us on Facebook,X, and LinkedIn so you never miss a post!