March Forth with Confidence
Why now is the perfect time to review your workshop insurance
If you live in the countryside – or even if you’ve simply stepped outside lately – you’ll probably have noticed something wonderful happening. After what felt like an endless stretch of grey skies and rain throughout January and February, spring has finally arrived. Daffodils are popping up, the days feel brighter, and people everywhere seem to be emerging from winter hibernation with a smile.
March has a way of doing that. It feels like a fresh start – a moment to stretch your legs, shake off the winter chill, and get moving again. In fact, that feeling isn’t just in our imaginations. Historically speaking, March really was the start of the year.
A fresh start in the Roman style
Back in 758 BCE, the Roman calendar actually began in March. Known then as Martius, it was the first month of a ten-month calendar created under the leadership of Romulus. The year started around the spring equinox, symbolising renewal and action after winter.
Their calendar only counted 304 days, with the cold winter period simply… uncounted. When the days were dark and dreary, the Romans didn’t bother marking time at all. It was only later that January and February were added by Numa Pompilius to fill the gap.
Perhaps Romulus had the right idea. When winter drags on and the days all seem the same, it can feel as though time is standing still. Then March arrives – and suddenly everything springs back to life.
Marching forth – in nature and beyond
The Romans didn’t just mark March as the start of the year; they also saw it as the time to get moving again. The month was named after Mars, the god of war, and it traditionally signalled the resumption of military campaigns. Once spring arrived, the Romans quite literally marched forth to conquer new lands.
Nature follows a similar pattern. Think of the famous “Mad March Hares”. As spring begins, hares can often be seen leaping, chasing, and even boxing one another in open fields. This behaviour is all part of their mating season, when energetic males pursue females and the females sometimes stand on their hind legs to fend off unwanted attention with quick boxing jabs.
It’s nature’s way of saying the quiet months are over. Time to get moving.
Even time itself seems to join the charge in March. On the last Sunday of the month, the UK switches from Greenwich Mean Time to British Summer Time. The clocks go forward an hour, giving us those long, bright evenings we all look forward to. Suddenly there’s more daylight after work, more time outdoors, and more energy to get things done.
A busy season for crafters
For many crafters, March brings the same sense of renewal. Workshops that may have sat quiet through the cold winter months begin to buzz with activity again.
Garden studios reopen. Garage workshops warm up. Tools and equipment come back into regular use as new projects begin to take shape.
It’s an exciting time – but it’s also the perfect moment to think about protection for the space where all that creativity happens.
Why workshop insurance matters
When you’re getting back into the swing of things, it’s worth taking a moment to make sure your workspace is properly protected. That’s where workshop insurance comes in.
Good workshop insurance helps safeguard the tools, equipment and materials you rely on every day. Business equipment cover will protect the specialist items that are essential to your craft. Whatever the machinery, whether it’s hand tools, kilns, sewing machines or woodworking gear, these items represent a significant investment in your business.
Accidents can happen – equipment can be damaged, stolen, or affected by unexpected events. Having the right workshop insurance in place means you can carry on creating without the constant worry of “what if?”.
Peace of mind while you create
For many craftspeople, a workshop is more than just a place to work. It’s a rather special space where ideas become reality, where skills are honed, and where handmade products begin their journey to customers who truly appreciate them. Knowing that your workspace and tools are protected gives you one very important thing: peace of mind.
Instead of worrying about unexpected setbacks, you can focus on what you do best – designing, making, experimenting, and sharing your creativity with others.
Ready to “March” forth?
Spring is a season of new beginnings, fresh ideas and renewed energy. As your workshop comes back to life this March, it’s the perfect time to make sure it’s protected too.
Take a look at the Craft Insurance website to learn more about our workshop insurance options and how they can support your craft business. If you’d prefer a friendly chat, simply pick up the phone or drop us a message. Sam or Naomi will be more than happy to talk through the cover that suits your unique setup.
Life can throw the occasional curveball, but the right protection makes all the difference. With the right cover in place, you can march forth into spring with confidence – and get back to creating the beautiful handmade work people love.