Starting up

How to become a gardener or landscaper

Starting up

4 February 2022

Find out how to start your own business in the gardening industry.

Gardener Bryony Mole at work, holding plants

Small business stories: gardener Bryony Mole

Starting up

27 January 2022

Gardener Bryony Mole talks about running her own small business

Small Business Stories: Faris Aranki

Starting up

30 December 2021

Faris Aranki of Shiageto Consulting shares his advice for small business owners

Meet the 2021 AXA Startup Angel winner: Ben Elderkin-Shute

Starting up

30 August 2021

Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2021: Ben Elderkin-Shute.

Meet the 2021 Startup Angel winner: ABEP

Starting up

26 August 2021

Meet 2021 Startup Angel winner: the Association of Black Event Professionals

How to start a dog walking business

Starting up

23 June 2021

Follow AXA’s step by step guide to becoming a professional dog walker.

man standing in room looking out of window

Small Business Stories: Dominic

Starting up

16 May 2021

Creative Director Dominic Livingston shares his small business advice.

Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Holly Tucker

Starting up

16 May 2021

Holly Tucker explains why she’s backing AXA Startup Angel.

Startup advice from AXA’s Startup Angels

Starting up

16 May 2021

The AXA Startup Angels give us their best business advice for entrepreneurs

Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Raphael Sofoluke

Starting up

13 May 2021

Raphael Sofoluke discusses why great startup businesses solve problems.

Meet the AXA Startup Angels: BOSH!

Starting up

13 May 2021

Ian & Henry of BOSH! reveal what makes a winning Startup Angel entry.

How to start working freelance

Starting up

6 August 2020

Thinking of working freelance? AXA’s guide explains the role of a freelancer and how to start a freelance business.

How to start a cleaning company

Starting up

28 February 2020

Before you don the rubber gloves, read our guide to starting a cleaning company.

Timing is everything for startups

Starting up

25 February 2020

Start your next venture with courage and confidence.

Going Self-Employed: A Guide

Starting up

7 January 2020

Starting a business on your own should be less daunting with our guide.

Behind the Business: Maison de Choup

Starting up

4 December 2019

For George, hard work is worth it when your business helps inspire others.

Behind the business: Mike King Windows

Starting up

5 February 2019

Having run a window cleaning company for the past 40 years, Mike knows what it takes to make your business successful. He shares his business tips here.

Behind the business: Dynamic Double Glazing

Starting up

5 February 2019

Providing the best service possible is what drives Ian Hepburn’s business forward. Here, Ian chats the highs and lows of being self-employed.