News, insight, and risk updates that matter.
Regulation changes. Risks evolve. Expectations shift. This is where we share relevant updates, practical guidance, and commentary from our brokers — focused on the issues that affect directors, trustees, and decision-makers, not noise or headlines.
Working with your spouse: Dream or Disaster?
Is working with your spouse a recipe for chaos or success? Clare Jones from Talbot Jones Risk Solutions reflects on life, love, and leadership in business with her husband Richard — and how their differences became their greatest strength.
How to make the most of the school holidays while working from home
Balancing summer holidays and running a small business can be challenging. Learn strategies to manage childcare, maintain productivity, and enjoy quality time with your children.
How to build up your community over lunch
Every Tuesday, the Samosa Sisters host a Pay As You Can lunch at St Chad’s, Bensham — bringing people together through good food, conversation, and compassion. Find out how this grassroots project builds unity and hope in our community.
Social Media: Our (not so) secret marketing weapon
Learn actionable strategies for small businesses to leverage Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Improve engagement, build client trust, and grow your online presence.
Watergate Forest Park in Gateshead: Wat-er Gem
Visit Watergate Café CIC in Gateshead for a community-focused café experience. Enjoy baked potatoes, toasties, coffee, cakes, craft activities for children, and locally made products in a friendly, inclusive environment.
With a little help from our friends: Finding the Right Support
From cleaning to accounting, web design to risk management—delegating tasks to the right people can transform your business. Learn how focusing on what you love, and trusting others with the rest, helps entrepreneurs achieve balance and success.
Our first year in business
Our director, Richard, shares insights from our first year in business in the March edition of Think Enterprise magazine, reflecting on lessons learned and how we’ve grown along the way.
So, what is marketing?
Learn how a small two-person team developed a strong brand, connected with clients, and grew their business using targeted marketing, networking, and social media strategies.
Oh, I do like to shop beside this seaside!
Join us on a stroll through Whitley Bay, exploring independent shops, artisan cafés, and local gems. Celebrate small businesses and the vibrant #OurWhitleyBay community.
Wanna dance?!
Discover Gateshead Studio Project, offering inclusive dance classes for children and adults, supporting creative development, confidence, and community engagement in Gateshead.
What does it mean to be Chartered?
Discover Richard’s journey to Chartered Insurance Broker, the value it brings to clients, and how professional qualifications enhance insurance advice and service.
The Beauty of Rwanda
Learn about Salha Kaitesi’s journey with Beauty of Rwanda, a not-for-profit empowering women through craft, and find out how you can support this inspiring community.
7 ways you can support small businesses
Learn 7 actionable ways to support local businesses, increase their visibility, and make a real impact in your community. From recommending services to visiting websites, every action counts!
If it makes you unhappy, stop doing it.
Clare shares her journey from stress and burnout to happiness in self-employment. Read how doing what you love, with the people you trust, when you want, can transform your work and life.
What happens when 4 daredevils descend on Fell's Kitchen
Tucked away in Low Fell, Fell’s Kitchen offers hearty meals, welcoming service, and unbeatable value. Ideal for families, date nights, and local food lovers.
Fancy a trip to a real-life fairytale village?
A visit to Corbridge is a feast for the senses: historic streets, independent shops, cosy cafés, and a vibrant community. From sweet shops to antiques and delicious lunches, this Northumbrian village offers something for everyone. Plan a day out and uncover its hidden delights.
A Lookback at 2016 and Our First 11 Months
2016 was a remarkable year for Talbot Jones Risk Solutions. From saving clients money and professional milestones to media features and inspiring business relationships, we’re grateful for a year of growth. Discover our highlights and plans for 2017.
Run a small business? BIPC are here to help you.
Richard Talbot-Jones joins the BIPC Experts in Residence panel at Newcastle City Library. Offering free one-to-one sessions, he provides impartial insurance guidance for SMEs and not-for-profits to protect staff, minimise risk, and ensure the right cover for every business.
"How Durham Uni prepared me to launch my own brokerage"
Durham University’s alumni spotlight features Richard Talbot-Jones, exploring how his undergraduate experiences prepared him to launch Talbot Jones Risk Solutions, focusing on insurance solutions for charities and small businesses.