How to become a dance teacher

Starting up

11 July 2023

Thinking of becoming a dance instructor? Read this guide to getting started.

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How to start a floristry business

Starting up

22 June 2023

If you have a budding interest in floristry read this guide to getting started.

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30-Minute Business Health & Safety Check

Safety and insurance

20 June 2023

Six quick health and safety tips that could minimise accidents in your workplace

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Allowable expenses: what are they?

Finance and legal

15 June 2023

Do you know what your small business is allowed to claim as expenses?

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How to handle national insurance rises

Finance and legal

13 June 2023

A guide to National Insurance and preparing for the cost of having employees.

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Stress-proofing tips for the workplace

Workplace and wellbeing

5 June 2023

A happy workplace is a more productive and creative one.

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How to measure employee satisfaction

Managing people

30 May 2023

To keep good staff in the right roles, gauging employee satisfaction is crucial

How to freelance
What’s it like to found a startup?

Starting up

22 May 2023

If you're starting a business, here's a few things you may want to prepare for.

How to find & hire staff for my small business

Growth and strategy

12 May 2023

With the cost of living crisis, changes in the marketplace and constant shifts in employment, many employers are looking to hire staff now more than ever.

What is PAYE?

Finance and legal

26 March 2023

If you employ anyone – including yourself – you may need to operate Pay As You Earn (PAYE) as part of your payroll process.

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How to win: advice from the 2023 judges

Starting up

14 March 2023

Read the judges' best advice for entrants to the AXA Startup Angel competition.

2022 AXA Startup Angel Winners
AXA Startup Angel 2022 winners advice

Starting up

13 March 2023

Considering applying for AXA Startup Angel? Get advice from our 2022 winners.

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How to set up a Facebook ad campaign

Marketing and brand

6 March 2023

Get set up with Facebook advertising with our step-by-step guide.

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Are business partners key to success?

Starting up

3 March 2023

Starting up on your own could be daunting, so is a business partner the key?

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How to become a good tradesman

Growth and strategy

28 February 2023

Learn how to build customer trust with this list of dos and don'ts.