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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.

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Countdown to Christmas checklist

Growth and strategy

9 December 2016

Ready for Christmas? Here's how to keep things running smoothly in December

Five reasons to go for it and launch a micro-business

Starting up

30 November 2016

Got an idea for a business but need a reason to go for it? Here's AXA's top five reasons to start a micro-business.

Marketing lessons small businesses can learn from the John Lewis Christmas advert

Business news and opinion

30 November 2016

It's become a much-anticipated part of the festive build: the John Lewis Christmas ad. AXA looks at what small businesses can learn from the tradition.

The definitive micro-business checklist

Growth and strategy

30 November 2016

Looking to start a micro-business? Here's what you could do first

In conversation with Ed Bussey

Business news and opinion

17 November 2016

The Great British Entrepreneur of the Year gives his advice to budding start-ups

UK inflation reaches two-year high

Business news and opinion

8 November 2016

What does the Consumer Price Index have in store for UK business?

The top self-employed stress busters

Workplace and wellbeing

8 November 2016

Keep calm and freelance on with our top stress-busting tips

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How to weatherproof your shop

Safety and insurance

8 November 2016

Here's how to keep sales hotting up – whatever the winter weather brings

Do good by stealth: five ways local businesses quietly give back to the community

Business news and opinion

2 November 2016

Local shops are at the heart of the community, so much so they're often leading the effort to improve the area. AXA reveals five ways businesses give back.

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Should you take on a summer intern?

Managing people

14 October 2016

If summer is a busy time for your business, an intern could be the solution