Small businesses: the big picture

Business news and opinion

7 September 2021

An in-depth look at the experience of the UK's small and medium businesses during the pandemic - and a guide to supporting them in the future.

Meet the 2021 AXA Startup Angel winner: Ben Elderkin-Shute

Starting up

30 August 2021

Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition 2021: Ben Elderkin-Shute.

Meet the 2021 Startup Angel winner: ABEP

Starting up

26 August 2021

Meet 2021 Startup Angel winner: the Association of Black Event Professionals

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What is cash flow? A guide for small business

Finance and legal

17 August 2021

Everything your small business needs to know about cash flow, including tips and advice for good cash flow management.

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How does HMRC’s new tax penalty points-based system work?

Finance and legal

27 July 2021

HMRC’s new points-based system for tax penalties will change the way self-employed taxpayers are penalised for late filling and late payment.

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How business owners can support their teams in the transition to smart working

Business news and opinion

21 July 2021

Mental Health Lead at AXA Health explains how businesses can support their staff in the transition to home or smart working.

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New EU VAT rules explained: e-commerce regulations for trading in the EU

Finance and legal

8 July 2021

The EU’s VAT rules changed on 1 July 2021. AXA explains what the new VAT e-commerce rules mean for small businesses in the UK.

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Self-employed tax changes for 2021/22

Finance and legal

24 June 2021

From the updated self-employed tax threshold to the new points-based penalty system, this article explains everything you need to know about changes to self-employed tax for 2021/22.

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How to start a dog walking business

Starting up

23 June 2021

Follow AXA’s step by step guide to becoming a professional dog walker.

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What is a personal service company? (PSC)

Finance and legal

18 June 2021

AXA explains everything you need to know about personal service companies. Including what it means in the context of the new IR35 rules.

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How is corporation tax paid? Guide for business 2021

Finance and legal

16 June 2021

AXA’s guide explains everything a small business owner needs to know about corporation tax.

Understanding Employers’ Liability Insurance
Understanding employers' liability insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding Public Liability Insurance
Understanding public liability insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding Professional Indemnity Insurance
Understanding professional indemnity insurance

Safety and insurance

11 June 2021

Understanding insurance can be tricky. Learn the lingo with AXA's guide to the who, what, why, where, when and how of professional indemnity insurance.

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Small Business Stories: Dominic

Starting up

16 May 2021

Creative Director Dominic Livingston shares his small business advice.