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Allowable expenses for limited companies

Finance and legal

1 March 2023

Here’s what your limited company is allowed to claim as expenses

The small business guide to the P11D

Finance and legal

27 June 2024

The end of the tax year can be a taxing time for any small business. So let AXA explain the ins and outs of one tax form: the P11D.

Important information for AXA customers regarding BT Redcare Alarms

Business news and opinion

13 June 2024

Important details and next steps for AXA customers following the announcement of BT Redcare's upcoming closure in August of 2025.

Working Time Directive: a guide for small businesses

Workplace and wellbeing

12 June 2024

The Working Time Directive is legislation that was introduced to protect the wellbeing and safety of employees by setting rules around working hours, rest time and annual leave.

How to achieve your business goals

Managing people

7 June 2024

AXA speaks to Jordan Kevan, Performance Analyst at Liverpool FC Women, to get his expert insight on how small businesses can achieve their goals.

Small business marketing plan: A step-by-step guide

Growth and strategy

22 May 2024

Every business should have a strong marketing plan. From setting goals to identifying customers, your marketing plan can act as a blueprint for success for your business.

National Living Wage increases explained

Finance and legal

27 March 2024

Prepare for the National Living Wage increase with essential information on the new rates, its impact on your business, and practical steps to ensure compliance and support your employees.

How to register as self-employed

Finance and legal

27 March 2024

Ready to make the leap into the world of self-employment? Starting up your business is an exciting time, but first, there’s an important task to check off your to-do list.

Flexible working: what’s changing?

Workplace and wellbeing

8 March 2024

Flexible working, what's changing? Read on to find out more about the upcoming changes, and what it means for small businesses.

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

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.

Photography risks and hazards

Safety and insurance

8 February 2024

Learn about the most common hazards for photographer and how to avoid them.

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.

Risks and hazards for cleaners

Safety and insurance

18 January 2024

Cleaners need to plan for any potential hazards and accidents. Here's our overview of how to mitigate common gardening risks.

The small business guide to building customer loyalty

Customer matters

15 January 2024

With shoppers switching brands to get the best deals, maintaining customer loyalty can be tough. Here's AXA's guide to grabbing and keeping their attention.