Meet 2021 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.
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.
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.
Timing is everything for startups
Starting up
25 February 2020
Start your next venture with courage and confidence.
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: 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.
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.