How to build a winning team

Managing people

20 February 2024

Is it skill? Passion? Hard work? Team spirit? Or a mix of all these things and more? To find out what it takes to build a winning team, we thought we’d speak to the expert.

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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

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Disability Inclusion for Small Business

Managing people

23 January 2023

Find out how you can build better businesses practices without breaking the bank.

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How to motivate your sales teams

Managing people

9 January 2023

What’s the best commission structure to get the best out of your sales staff?

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How to boost your recruitment strategy

Managing people

24 November 2022

Here’s five ways to make sure your SME is recruiting the very best

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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.

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A Short Guide to P45 Forms

Managing people

12 July 2022

A short guide to your responsibilities around the P45 form as an employer.

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Why apprenticeships work for businesses

Managing people

28 January 2022

From skills to ideas, apprentices can bring big benefits to small businesses.

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Landscaping Business Accreditation

Managing people

10 January 2022

There’s many industry accreditations that can help your reputation, but is it worthwhile?

Hiring An Intern: Insight For Small Business

Growth and strategy

5 October 2021

AXA’s marketing intern, Olly Buckley, shares some insight for small businesses who are thinking about taking on an intern.

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Small business guide to employment contracts

Managing people

23 April 2020

AXA’s guide will help small business owners understand the different types of employment contracts. Read more.

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Improve your workplace productivity

Managing people

5 October 2017

Is technology and wellbeing the answer to a more productive workforce?

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Ten self-employed time-management tips

Managing people

24 July 2017

Being self-employed means managing your time to keep those plates spinning

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How to go on call properly at Christmas

Managing people

19 December 2016

Here's how to go on call without cancelling Christmas this year

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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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How can accreditation help your career?

Managing people

25 August 2016

Four ways that accreditation could boost your reputation and your career.

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Could outsourcing help your business?

Managing people

1 August 2016

Your business wants to save time and money, so is outsourcing the way to go?

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What to know before hiring an employee

Managing people

1 August 2016

Here's four things to check before making the step of hiring your first employee