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.
Thinking of becoming a dance instructor? Read this guide to getting started.
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.
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
Allowable expenses: what are they?
Finance and legal
15 June 2023
Do you know what your small business is allowed to claim as expenses?
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.
Stress-proofing tips for the workplace
Workplace and wellbeing
5 June 2023
A happy workplace is a more productive and creative one.
How to measure employee satisfaction
Managing people
30 May 2023
To keep good staff in the right roles, gauging employee satisfaction is crucial
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.
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.
AXA Startup Angel 2022 winners advice
Starting up
13 March 2023
Considering applying for AXA Startup Angel? Get advice from our 2022 winners.
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.
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?
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.