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Contractor vs subcontractor: guide for small businesses

Growth and strategy

12 September 2023

Within many different business areas, but especially the trades, there may be an opportunity to work as a contractor or subcontractor.

The safe working at height guide

Safety and insurance

24 August 2023

Working at height carries a risk of falling, which can cause serious injury. So here's AXA's guide to working at height safely, in ten easy steps.

2023 Startup Angel winner: Olivia Hylton

AXA Startup Angel winner: Sistren

Starting up

15 August 2023

Introducing our AXA Startup Angel winners for 2023: Sistren.

Winner of 2023 Startup Angel - Hanan Tantush

AXA Startup Angel winner: Intotum

Starting up

14 August 2023

Introducing our AXA Startup Angel winners for 2023: Intotum.

What is payment on account for self-employed businesses?

Finance and legal

14 August 2023

In this guide we’ll walk you through payment on account and what to do if you’re struggling to pay your self-assessment tax bill at the end of the year.

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Upselling, cross-selling and bundles

Growth and strategy

18 July 2023

We explain three essential retail tips: upselling, cross-selling and bundles

How to become a dance teacher

Starting up

11 July 2023

Thinking of becoming a dance instructor? Read this guide to getting started.

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How to start a floristry business

Starting up

22 June 2023

If you have a budding interest in floristry read this guide to getting started.

30-Minute Business Health & Safety Check

Safety and insurance

20 June 2023

Six quick health and safety tips that could minimise accidents in your workplace

Allowable expenses: what are they?

Finance and legal

15 June 2023

Do you know what your small business is allowed to claim as expenses?

Someone calculating their business expenses.

How to handle national insurance rises

Finance and legal

13 June 2023

A guide to National Insurance and preparing for the cost of having employees.

Stress-proofing tips for the workplace

Workplace and wellbeing

5 June 2023

A happy workplace is a more productive and creative one.

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How to measure employee satisfaction

Managing people

30 May 2023

To keep good staff in the right roles, gauging employee satisfaction is crucial

What’s it like to found a startup?

Starting up

22 May 2023

If you're starting a business, here's a few things you may want to prepare for.

How to find & hire staff for my small business

Growth and strategy

12 May 2023

With the cost of living crisis, changes in the marketplace and constant shifts in employment, many employers are looking to hire staff now more than ever.