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How business owners can support their teams in the transition to smart working
Business news and opinion
21 July 2021
Mental Health Lead at AXA Health explains how businesses can support their staff in the transition to home or smart working.
New EU VAT rules explained: e-commerce regulations for trading in the EU
Finance and legal
8 July 2021
The EU’s VAT rules changed on 1 July 2021. AXA explains what the new VAT e-commerce rules mean for small businesses in the UK.
Self-employed tax changes for 2021/22
Finance and legal
24 June 2021
From the updated self-employed tax threshold to the new points-based penalty system, this article explains everything you need to know about changes to self-employed tax for 2021/22.
How to start a dog walking business
Starting up
23 June 2021
Follow AXA’s step by step guide to becoming a professional dog walker.
What is a personal service company? (PSC)
Finance and legal
18 June 2021
AXA explains everything you need to know about personal service companies. Including what it means in the context of the new IR35 rules.
How is corporation tax paid? Guide for business 2021
Finance and legal
16 June 2021
AXA’s guide explains everything a small business owner needs to know about corporation tax.
Understanding employers' liability insurance
Safety and insurance
11 June 2021
Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.
Understanding public liability insurance
Safety and insurance
11 June 2021
Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.
Understanding professional indemnity insurance
Safety and insurance
11 June 2021
Understanding insurance can be tricky. Learn the lingo with AXA's guide to the who, what, why, where, when and how of professional indemnity insurance.
Small Business Stories: Dominic
Starting up
16 May 2021
Creative Director Dominic Livingston shares his small business advice.
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Holly Tucker
Starting up
16 May 2021
Holly Tucker explains why she’s backing AXA Startup Angel.
Startup advice from AXA’s Startup Angels
Starting up
16 May 2021
The AXA Startup Angels give us their best business advice for entrepreneurs
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Raphael Sofoluke
Starting up
13 May 2021
Raphael Sofoluke discusses why great startup businesses solve problems.
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: BOSH!
Starting up
13 May 2021
Ian & Henry of BOSH! reveal what makes a winning Startup Angel entry.
How to price a product: a business guide
Growth and strategy
27 April 2021
Not sure how much to charge? AXA’s guide will help you set the right price