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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.

Small business technology hacks

Digital and innovation

23 July 2019

Make running a business a little simpler with our top six tech hacks.

4 Lessons to learn from big brand blunders

Motivation and fun

23 July 2019

The lessons your small business can learn from the marketing missteps of big brands.

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IR35 legislation: the facts

Finance and legal

26 June 2019

Struggling to get to grips with IR35? AXA explains what the UK tax legislation is and what it means for you.

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Mobile beautician vs. Beauty salon: the pros and cons

Growth and strategy

25 June 2019

Fancy becoming a mobile beautician or opening up a beauty salon? Here, AXA outlines the pros and cons of both.

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Limited companies and allowable expenses

Finance and legal

21 June 2019

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

Looking after your health when running a business

Workplace and wellbeing

13 May 2019

Running a business can be demanding. Here, AXA chats to Dr. Wendy Li on how to look after your mental and physical health as a business owner.

How to take the nerves out of networking

Growth and strategy

1 May 2019

For many business owners, networking can feel like a necessary evil. Here, Wendy Harris, owner of WAG Associates, shares her top tips on making it less nerve-wracking.

How to achieve a healthy work-life balance

Workplace and wellbeing

1 May 2019

Running a business can feel like a juggling act. Get your work and home life in balance with Ian Hepburn’s top tips.

How to get a claim settled in 24 hours

Safety and insurance

26 April 2019

Time-saving tips to increase the chances of settling a claim in 24 hours.

The UK's Most Simple Brands 2019

Marketing and brand

26 April 2019

The UK's simplest brands (and what your business can learn from them) revealed.

How to fill out a Self-Assessment tax return

Self-Assessment tax returns explained

Finance and legal

23 April 2019

From what they are to how to fill them out, we’ve got your Self-Assessment needs sorted

Accounting software to make running a business simpler

Finance and legal

18 April 2019

Keep your business’ books balanced with AXA’s guide to accounting software

Sole trader or limited company?

Finance and legal

9 April 2019

What’s the difference between operating as a sole trader or limited company?

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.