We know running your own business is hard work. That’s why we want to make things a bit easier through our useful blogs, in-depth guides and practical advice to help your small business.
Don’t pay more tax than you have to. Learn more about allowable expenses.
Allowable expenses for limited companies what you can and can’t claim
Finance and legal
6 December 2024
Do you know what your limited company can claim as business expenses? AXA’s guide breaks it down for you.
AXA Startup Angel Winners 2024
Starting up
28 November 2024
After another successful year of partnering with the Evening Standard to find the UK's best new business ideas, we caught up with our AXA Startup Angel winners.
Fire safety regulations for small businesses
Safety and insurance
27 November 2024
No matter the size of your business, fire presents a deadly risk.
Weathering the storm
Safety and insurance
25 September 2024
The UK’s weather is becoming more extreme and it’s beginning to affect UK businesses
SMART goal setting
Growth and strategy
12 September 2024
Take your dreams from concept to completion with SMART goals and strive for a better you for your business, no matter your objectives.
What is a self-employed pension and how much pension should I pay?
Finance and legal
12 September 2024
Understand the importance of planning for the future as AXA explores the different types of pensions available in the UK.
What is self-employed maternity pay and how can I claim it?
Finance and legal
9 September 2024
As a small business owner, you may be wondering just how maternity pay works for the self-employed.
Going self‑employed: everything you need to know
Starting up
31 August 2024
Considering self-employment? Explore the perks, challenges, and essential steps to set up and manage your own business in AXA's comprehensive guide.
Turning customers into brand advocates
Customer matters
16 August 2024
Your customers could be your most powerful brand advocates. Here’s why.
8 ways to stay relaxed at work
Workplace and wellbeing
15 August 2024
Be your best and take charge of your stress at the workplace.
Meet the 2024 AXA Startup Angel winner: WeDonate
Starting up
13 August 2024
Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2024: WeDonate
Meet the 2024 AXA Startup Angel winner: Bluco
Starting up
13 August 2024
Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2024: Bluco
The value of e-commerce for businesses
Digital and innovation
4 July 2024
Online sales are growing and growing - is it time you embraced e-commerce?
The small business guide to the P11D
Finance and legal
27 June 2024
The end of the tax year can be a taxing time for any small business. So let AXA explain the ins and outs of one tax form: the P11D.
The small business guide to building customer loyalty
Customer matters
15 June 2024
With shoppers switching brands to get the best deals, maintaining customer loyalty can be tough. Here's AXA's guide to grabbing and keeping their attention.