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.
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.
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.
Going Self-Employed: A Guide
Starting up
7 January 2020
Starting a business on your own should be less daunting with our guide.
Behind the Business: Maison de Choup
Starting up
4 December 2019
For George, hard work is worth it when your business helps inspire others.
Behind the business: Paper Ribbons
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23 July 2019
For Roz, hard work is easy when you're doing what you love. Find out why.
Behind the business: Mike King Windows
Starting up
5 February 2019
Having run a window cleaning company for the past 40 years, Mike knows what it takes to make your business successful. He shares his business tips here.
Behind the business: Dynamic Double Glazing
Starting up
5 February 2019
Providing the best service possible is what drives Ian Hepburn’s business forward. Here, Ian chats the highs and lows of being self-employed.
Behind the business: Wendy Harris
Starting up
5 February 2019
For Wendy Harris, clear communication is vital to business success. Here she reveals why she relishes being in the driver’s seat of her business.
Small Business Christmas Survival Guide
Starting up
7 December 2018
12 steps to help your small business flourish this festive season
How to survive running a business from home
Starting up
17 October 2018
Running a home business? Here’s how to make the most of it.
Why you should be a sustainable SME
Starting up
4 June 2018
With sustainability high on the agenda, here's why your SME should go green.
The ups and downs of starting a business
Starting up
31 May 2018
Follow our guide to getting through the scariest part of business - starting up
How to assess the health of your business
Starting up
5 April 2018
Using an effective SWOT analysis to assess your businesses health and assist in forward planning.
Entrepreneurs recommend: the best business books, podcasts and tech
Starting up
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Women entrepreneurs: growing confidence
Starting up
8 March 2018
Five practical tips to help women in business stay on track as you move forward.