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Five trades that need more women

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21 March 2017

These five professions could use more balance – and here's how to get involved

Why trades are a great option for women

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21 March 2017

If you're a woman thinking of going self-employed, trades could be the answer

Why Edinburgh is great for startups

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6 March 2017

The festival, the castle, and now the technological hub for startups in the UK

Pancake Day: why not take a break?

Kelly Jones (Owner, The Manchester Cakehouse) in

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27 February 2017

The Manchester Cakehouse shows us how to treat your business this Pancake Day

Why more mums are launching businesses

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24 February 2017

What the trend of 'productive parents' means for the UK business landscape

Spotlight On: Female Entrepreneurs and Inequality

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17 January 2017

Exploring the meteoric rise of female entrepreneurs and challenging workplace inequality.

Are you ready to start a business?

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16 December 2016

What you need to know from those who have taken the small business plunge

Five reasons to go for it and launch a micro-business

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30 November 2016

Got an idea for a business but need a reason to go for it? Here's AXA's top five reasons to start a micro-business.

The rise of the artisan SME

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29 September 2016

Artisanal SMEs are on the rise, so what can their success teach your business?

How to become a self-employed courier

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25 August 2016

Find out if becoming a self-employed courier is the right route for you

Students: how to start your own business

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25 July 2016

Your definitive guide to starting your own business straight out of university

Top five start-up business mistakes

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18 July 2016

Start your business the right way by avoiding five common start-up slip-ups

Why are more women going freelance?

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4 July 2016

How can you join the fastest growing group of self-employed professionals?

Your self-employed checklist

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13 June 2016

Make sure you've got everything you need to go self-employed successfully

You don't need uni to start a business

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18 May 2016

Find out why a degree from the University of Life is all your business needs

Tools: to hire or not to hire?

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1 April 2016

We reveal if hiring tools or buying them outright is right for your business

The year of the entrepreneur

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23 March 2016

A new financial year is round the corner. Here's how to make it your year.