Starting your own photography business requires a lot of work to make it successful. Read AXA's guide to find out all you need to know about the process.
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.
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
Small Business Stories: Faris Aranki
Starting up
30 December 2021
Faris Aranki of Shiageto Consulting shares his advice for small business owners
Meet the AXA Startup Angel winner: BOLDmen
Starting up
30 August 2021
Meet one winner of AXA's Startup Angel competition: BOLDmen.
Meet the Startup Angel winner: ABEP
Starting up
26 August 2021
Meet AXA Startup Angel winner: the Association of Black Event Professionals
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.
Small Business Stories: Dominic
Starting up
16 May 2021
Creative Director Dominic Livingston shares his small business advice.
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Holly Tucker
Starting up
16 May 2021
Holly Tucker explains why she’s backing AXA Startup Angel.
Startup advice from AXA’s Startup Angels
Starting up
16 May 2021
The AXA Startup Angels give us their best business advice for entrepreneurs
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: Raphael Sofoluke
Starting up
13 May 2021
Raphael Sofoluke discusses why great startup businesses solve problems.
Meet the AXA Startup Angels: BOSH!
Starting up
13 May 2021
Ian & Henry of BOSH! reveal what makes a winning Startup Angel entry.
Side hustle ideas: how to start a side business and earn extra money
Starting up
26 March 2021
Want to start a side business? From candle making to dog walking, here are AXA’s side hustle ideas to help you earn extra money.
The ins and outs of government small business grants
Back to Business
22 January 2021
Looking to apply for a small business grant? Read AXA’s guide to learn everything you need to know.
How to start working freelance
Starting up
6 August 2020
Thinking of working freelance? AXA’s guide explains the role of a freelancer and how to start a freelance business.
How to become a business consultant
Starting up
23 June 2020
Thinking of becoming a business consultant? Read AXA’s guide for advice on how to start and what to expect.
Startup risks (and how to handle them)
Starting up
18 May 2020
60% of new businesses fail in the first three years. AXA explains the most common startup risks and how small businesses can avoid them.
How to start a cleaning company
Starting up
28 February 2020
Before you don the rubber gloves, read our guide to starting a cleaning company.