{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/67cefa00de20851680b3ea03?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A guide to business protection essentials for paraplanners","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/1743610579536-c389f9d6-1c85-4f72-8270-a99e47fcb95b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Following his popular <a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/event/protection-essentials-for-paraplanners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Assembly debut in February</a>, Jon Hall returns to finish his exploration of protection essentials.</p><p>And this time it’s the essentials of business protection that the Scottish Widows’ protection expert will be focusing on.</p><p>The chances are you’ll have business owners among your clients. And plenty of you run your own businesses as outsourced and freelance paraplanners.</p><p>So what happens when someone running a business becomes critically ill or dies? What steps can you take to address the risk? How do you start a conversation about business protection?</p><p>Tune in to hear Jon as he shares his expertise on:</p><ul><li>The business protection gap and what this means for SMEs</li><li>How to start meaningful conversations with business owners about their protection needs</li><li>Technically, what’s essential for robust business continuity planning</li><li>The range of solutions available – from key person and loan protection to shareholder protection and relevant life cover</li><li>The difference between shareholder and option agreements</li><li>The role of trusts as part of business protection arrangements</li><li>Tax and efficiencies for businesses and individuals</li></ul><p>Whether you want to develop your knowledge or make sure clients with business have the right plans in place, you’ll find this Assembly really valuable.</p><p><br></p><h2>Useful links</h2><p>Jon has shared a number of links and downloads – some of which he mentioned during his talk.</p><p><a href=\"https://emails.scottishwidows.co.uk/Paraplanners-Assembly-Webinar-business-protection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CPD: request your certificate</a></p><p><a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/03/Paraplanners-Webinar-Business-Protection-April-25.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jon's slides: Paraplanners Assembly - Business Protection Essentials (PDF)</a></p><p><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/1071858468\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vimeo: watch this Assembly</a></p><p><a href=\"https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/56449.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adviser guide to business protection</a></p><p><a href=\"https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/tools/protection.html#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Protection tools and calculators</a></p><p><a href=\"https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/35790.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Conversation starters for clients with businesses</a></p><p><a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/event/business-protection-essentials-for-paraplanners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the event page</a></p>","author_name":"Paraplanners' Assembly"}