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Software and Tools for Small Home Businesses

Digital and innovation

20 September 2020

With many small businesses going online and working from home for the first time, AXA looks at the business software and tools to help make your job easier.

Coronavirus advice for the beauty and aesthetics industry

Re-opening your business in

Back to Business

10 August 2020

We explain the steps the beauty and aesthetics industry need to take to reopen safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 can hairdressers and barbers reopen safely

Re-opening your business in

Back to Business

19 July 2020

AXA explains what steps hairdressers and barbers must take to reopen safely.

How restaurants and cafés can get back to work safely

Re-opening your business in

Back to Business

4 July 2020

What steps and precautions your café must take to reopen safely

How to become a business consultant

Starting up

23 June 2020

Thinking of becoming a business consultant? Read AXA’s guide for advice on how to start and what to expect.

How retail businesses can reopen safely

Re-opening your business in

Back to Business

10 June 2020

What steps and precautions your retail business must take to reopen safely.

Can a pop-up shop boost your business?

Marketing and brand

1 June 2020

Why opening a pop-up shop might be the next step for your business

How small businesses are surviving lockdown

Back to Business

29 May 2020

Are you worried about your small business during lockdown? Maybe you’re self-employed and unsure about social distancing? AXA’s guide explains more.

Guide to getting your business online

Back to Business

18 May 2020

Looking to get your business online for the first time? Follow AXA's quick tips.

The ins and outs of government small business grants

Back to Business

13 May 2020

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

Dividends for small businesses explained

Finance and legal

1 May 2020

What your small business needs to know about paying dividends.

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.

How to work from home successfully

Back to Business

15 April 2020

Working from home for the first time? Read AXA’s guide to help you work successfully.

Common business contract types explained

Finance and legal

6 March 2020

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.