We know running your own business is hard work. That’s why we want to make things a bit easier through our useful blogs, in-depth guides and practical advice to help your small business.
From skills to ideas, apprentices can bring big benefits to small businesses.
What type of hairdressing salon is right for you?
Growth and strategy
28 April 2022
Learn more about the pros and cons of each salon type and find the best for you.
Achieving Net Zero as a Small Business
Digital and innovation
26 April 2022
Small businesses can play a key part in helping reduce the UK's carbon emissions
Small business stories: Abigail Butler, Strictly Xtended
Starting up
21 April 2022
Abigail talks about customer loyalty and taking your time to build a business.
An Employer's Guide to P60s
Finance and legal
12 April 2022
We’ve created a helpful guide covering the main facts about how P60s work.
Allowable Expenses for Hairdressers
Finance and legal
22 March 2022
Don’t pay more tax than you have to. Learn more about allowable expenses.
The pros and cons of becoming a landlord for your second property
Finance and legal
15 March 2022
Whether to rent or sell a second property can be a big decision. Read AXA's guide to the pros and cons of having a second home to understand your options.
National Insurance Rise & Small Business
Finance and legal
4 March 2022
A guide to National Insurance and preparing for the cost of having employees.
National Living Wage increases explained
Finance and legal
1 March 2022
What's changing with the National Living Wage for businesses?
How to become a gardener or landscaper
Starting up
4 February 2022
Find out how to start your own business in the gardening industry.
Small business stories: gardener Bryony Mole
Starting up
27 January 2022
Gardener Bryony Mole talks about running her own small business
Should your business switch to a 4-day work week?
Workplace and wellbeing
24 January 2022
Could a 4-day work week be a smart move for your small business? Read about the pros and cons of making the switch.
How to get good reviews as a gardener
Marketing and brand
14 January 2022
Reviews are extremely important in the digital age. Find out how to manage them.
Landscaping Business Accreditation
Managing people
10 January 2022
There’s many industry accreditations that can help your reputation, but is it worthwhile?
Allowable Expenses for Gardeners
Finance and legal
5 January 2022
Don’t overpay on your taxes. Read our guide to allowable expenses.
VAT explained for small businesses
Finance and legal
31 December 2021
Should I register for VAT? What’s the VAT threshold for small business? AXA’s small business VAT guide explains more.