Starting up

How to start a photography business

Starting up

20 November 2020

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.

AXA Customer and Hairdresser, Abigail Butler, applying hairspray to a client's hair

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.

Gardener Bryony Mole at work, holding plants

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.

man standing in room looking out of window

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.

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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.