Business Guardian Angel

SMEs: prepare for growth in 2017

Growth and strategy

7 February 2017

Why are small business owners increasing their growth predictions for 2017?

Thank you for making Christmas happen

Motivation and fun

31 January 2017

For generations, Britain’s local shops have been helping to bring families together and make Christmas happen – so we wanted to say a little thank you.

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How to write a retail marketing strategy

Marketing and brand

25 January 2017

After the January sales, now is the perfect time to plan your 2017 strategy

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How to improve staff morale in January

Motivation and fun

20 January 2017

Make sure you're doing all you can to help your employees beat the January blues

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How to beat the January blues

Workplace and wellbeing

20 January 2017

Some simple time-management tips can help you get back into the January swing

How to Get Your Business on Google

Digital and innovation

17 January 2017

For most small businesses, half the battle is getting seen. To help, here are AXA' s tips on getting your business ranking on Google and Google Maps.

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Spotlight On: Female Entrepreneurs and Inequality

Starting up

17 January 2017

Exploring the meteoric rise of female entrepreneurs and challenging workplace inequality.

How to scale up your home business

Growth and strategy

10 January 2017

Take your business from the living room to the conference room in 2017

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How to digitise your retail business

Digital and innovation

19 December 2016

Going paper-free could save your retail business a lot of money.

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How to go on call properly at Christmas

Managing people

19 December 2016

Here's how to go on call without cancelling Christmas this year

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Top things to watch out for at Christmas

Growth and strategy

19 December 2016

For shopkeepers, here's five things that could ruin your Christmas spirit

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How to take time off at Christmas

Motivation and fun

19 December 2016

The Christmas rush can be demanding, but you can still take time off this year

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Are you ready to start a business?

Starting up

16 December 2016

What you need to know from those who have taken the small business plunge

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Preparing for the office Christmas party

Motivation and fun

13 December 2016

Here's how to get ready for the office Christmas party safely this year

How Small Businesses Make Christmas Happen

Customer matters

9 December 2016

A look at some of the ways small businesses really make Christmas happen.