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.
Small business marketing plan: A step-by-step guide
Growth and strategy
22 May 2024
Every business should have a strong marketing plan. From setting goals to identifying customers, your marketing plan can act as a blueprint for success for your business.
National Living Wage increases explained
Finance and legal
27 March 2024
Prepare for the National Living Wage increase with essential information on the new rates, its impact on your business, and practical steps to ensure compliance and support your employees.
How to register as self-employed
Finance and legal
27 March 2024
Ready to make the leap into the world of self-employment? Starting up your business is an exciting time, but first, there’s an important task to check off your to-do list.
Flexible working: what’s changing?
Workplace and wellbeing
8 March 2024
Flexible working, what's changing? Read on to find out more about the upcoming changes, and what it means for small businesses.
Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum
Starting up
4 March 2024
Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum
Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Sistren
Starting up
4 March 2024
Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Sistren
How to build a winning team
Managing people
20 February 2024
Is it skill? Passion? Hard work? Team spirit? Or a mix of all these things and more? To find out what it takes to build a winning team, we thought we’d speak to the expert.
Photography risks and hazards
Safety and insurance
8 February 2024
Learn about the most common hazards for photographer and how to avoid them.
Startup risks (and how to handle them)
Starting up
19 January 2024
60% of new businesses fail in the first three years. AXA explains the most common startup risks and how small businesses can avoid them.
Risks and hazards for cleaners
Safety and insurance
18 January 2024
Cleaners need to plan for any potential hazards and accidents. Here's our overview of how to mitigate common gardening risks.
Gardener risks and hazards
Safety and insurance
12 January 2024
From power tools to sun stroke, gardening can be more dangerous than you think.
Side Hustle Tax UK Explained
Finance and legal
8 January 2024
From 1 January 2024, new rules have come into place which may affect the tax you pay on your side hustle. AXA explains the changes.
What to consider when starting a business from your home?
Starting up
19 December 2023
If you’re planning to start or are already running a business from your home, this is your guide to making sure everything is above board.
How to become a music tutor
Starting up
24 November 2023
Love to get lost in the music? Find out how to start a music tutoring business.
Trades business risks and hazards
Safety and insurance
20 November 2023
In this guide we'll examine the most common risks to tradespeople, and some of the best ways to avoid the most harmful hazards where possible.