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Behind the business: Paper Ribbons

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For Roz, hard work is easy when you're doing what you love. Find out why.

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After our recent Q&A with our two top winners for our 2025 Startup Angel competition, we caught up with this year’s runners up and People Choice Award winner to find out more.

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Meet the 2025 Startup Angel winner: Dyamotech

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AXA explores the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape

Starting up

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AXA examines the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape and the support options available for aspiring business owners.

Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2024: WeDonate

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel competition winner 2024: Bluco

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After another successful year of partnering with the Evening Standard to find the UK's best new business ideas, we caught up with our AXA Startup Angel winners.

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Going self‑employed: everything you need to know

Starting up

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Considering self-employment? Explore the perks, challenges, and essential steps to set up and manage your own business in AXA's comprehensive guide.

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Sistren

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

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Catching up with our AXA Startup Angel winner 2023: Intotum

Startup risks (and how to handle them)

Starting up

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60% of new businesses fail in the first three years. AXA explains the most common startup risks and how small businesses can avoid them.