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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

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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.

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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.

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The definitive micro-business checklist

Growth and strategy

30 November 2016

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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Helping your shop make the most of winter

Growth and strategy

10 October 2016

From seasonal specials to winter mood matching, AXA reveals some tips to heat up your store’s sales figures in winter.

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Running A Business After Brexit

Growth and strategy

10 October 2016

With the UK heading towards Brexit, now's the time to start getting ready.

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The rise of the artisan SME

Starting up

29 September 2016

Artisanal SMEs are on the rise, so what can their success teach your business?

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What to check before buying a used van

Transport and logistics

28 September 2016

How to make sure you're buying a used van that's good as new

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How to do a retail how-to video

Digital and innovation

13 September 2016

You've seen how-to videos on Instagram, but here's how to make your own