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Confused about contracts? Read AXA’s guide to learn more about the types of business contracts you’ll come across if you run a small business in the UK.

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Baffled by business licences? Follow AXA's guide to learn how business licences keep your business activities legal.

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Sole trader or limited company?

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What’s the difference between operating as a sole trader or limited company?

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New tax year 2018: what’s changing?

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Another new tax year means another wave of changes for your small business

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How do successful entrepreneurs keep on top of finance and admin? AXA asked entrepreneurs to recommend the top fintech apps to help their finances.

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Pros and cons of accounting outsouring

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Accounting can be a trying part of running a business - is it time to outsource?

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Five new tax year resolutions

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A new tax year is always a tough time for businesses, but it doesn't have to be

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Business rates: what you need to know

Finance and legal

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With business rates changing, we take a look at what it might mean for you

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So you've decided to change your rates

Finance and legal

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What next? We explain how to easily change your business' rates

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The business expenses you can do without

Finance and legal

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Cutting back on costs is easier than you might think with these tips

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How to track costs v earnings

Finance and legal

4 July 2016

Do you understand the fundamentals of your finances? Let's go back to basics...

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Tax relief for small businesses in 2016

Finance and legal

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Here's how small businesses can get the best deal on tax in 2016

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Is financial forecasting really as easy as predicting the weather?