Those working from home have been advised to look into their insurance requirements to double check that they are covered for all possibilities.

Most people have home insurance in place to cover their possessions and their property from theft or damage. However, once you start working from home the items in your house will change and you might find that your computer systems, for example, are worth more than you were originally covered for.

Expensive smartphones and tablets will also need to be assessed to make sure they are covered for use both in the home and elsewhere.

Other types of insurance, such as public liability insurance and employers' liability insurance are also worth considering as a business starts to grow. These cover claims that might be brought against you following an injury and the safety and legal rights of staff if you start to hire more people to help build your company

A recent advice article from Swinton Commercial urged people to look at their business in addition to their home, noting: "Running your business from home doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s still a business. You simply can’t ignore certain business requirements."