Starting up

Behind the business: Paper Ribbons

Starting up

23 July 2019

For Roz, hard work is easy when you're doing what you love. Find out why.

Going self‑employed: everything you need to know

Starting up

31 August 2024

Considering self-employment? Explore the perks, challenges, and essential steps to set up and manage your own business in AXA's comprehensive guide.

Meet the 2024 AXA Startup Angel winner: WeDonate

Starting up

13 August 2024

Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2024: WeDonate

Meet the 2024 AXA Startup Angel winner: Bluco

Starting up

13 August 2024

Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2024: Bluco

Judges for the AXA Startup Angel competition 2024 stood together

Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

Starting up

4 March 2024

Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

Judges for the AXA Startup Angel competition 2024 and Olivia stood together

Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Sistren

Starting up

4 March 2024

Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Sistren

Startup risks (and how to handle them)

Starting up

19 January 2024

60% of new businesses fail in the first three years. AXA explains the most common startup risks and how small businesses can avoid them.

What to consider when starting a business from your home?

Starting up

19 December 2023

If you’re planning to start or are already running a business from your home, this is your guide to making sure everything is above board.

How to become a music tutor

Starting up

24 November 2023

Love to get lost in the music? Find out how to start a music tutoring business.

A graphic designer working in his office

Become a freelance graphic designer

Starting up

8 November 2023

If you're thinking of doing freelance graphic design, read this guide to getting started.

How to become a business consultant

Starting up

6 November 2023

Thinking of becoming a business consultant? AXA’s guide explains the role of a business consultant and how to start a consulting business.

Small Business Christmas Survival Guide

Starting up

31 October 2023

12 steps to help your small business flourish this festive season

How to Start a Photography Business

Starting up

30 October 2023

Starting your own photography business requires a lot of work to make it successful. Read AXA's guide to find out all you need to know about the process.

The State of Startup

Starting up

24 October 2023

Lets take a look at the trends from the 2023 AXA Startup Angel winners

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.

How to become a dance teacher

Starting up

11 July 2023

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

A male florist working on a flower arrangement

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.

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.