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The UK Energy Crisis & Small Businesses

Business news and opinion

7 November 2022

Find out how to navigate the rising cost of energy as a small business owner.

Small business rates relief: the facts

Finance and legal

3 November 2022

Find out how small business rate relief could benefit your business.

How to start a life coaching business

Starting up

31 October 2022

Looking to start a life coaching business? Here, AXA breaks down what skills you need and how to get started.

The ins and outs of government small business grants

Back to Business

25 October 2022

Looking to apply for a small business grant? Read AXA’s guide to learn everything you need to know.

Team Repair: AXA Startup Angel Winners 2022

AXA Startup Angel winner: Team Repair

Starting up

5 October 2022

Introducing our AXA Startup Angel winners for 2022: Team Repair.

AXA Startup Angel winner: Muihood

Starting up

4 October 2022

Introducing our AXA Startup Angel winners for 2022: Muihood.

Hairdresser risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

30 September 2022

Being a hairdresser comes with it’s own unique set of risks and hazards. Here, AXA runs down the most common risks and how to avoid them.

Cut Your Business Costs

Growth and strategy

29 September 2022

It's a big decision, deciding what to cut. Here's how to make the right choices.

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Naming your business and protecting it

Starting up

15 September 2022

Once you find a unique business name, you'll want to protect the use of it.

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Event ideas to increase salon footfall

Marketing and brand

14 September 2022

Want to get more people into your salon? Here’s a few event ideas that may help.

What is liquidity planning?

Growth and strategy

13 September 2022

Understanding liquidity can help businesses better to prepare for short term financial issues without having to take on more debt. 

Diversity in Small Business

Workplace and wellbeing

13 September 2022

Diversity and inclusion isn’t just for corporations. Businesses of all sizes can benefit by becoming more diverse. Here are AXA’s tips for promoting diversity.

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How to get good salon reviews

Customer matters

7 September 2022

Recommendations are a powerful marketing tool. Find out how to get good ones.

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Employee Onboarding for Small Businesses

Managing people

1 September 2022

Having a plan will help you and your new employee navigate the first few weeks.

How To Open Your Own Shop

Starting up

4 August 2022

Got an eye for retail? Here’s how to open your own retail business