Business advice and articles for small business owners
Welcome to the Fleximize Knowledge Hub. As pioneers at the centre of the alternative finance industry, we know what’s what when it comes to small business. So take a look at our advice, tips and expert guidance to help you launch and grow your own venture. We’ve cherry-picked topics that affect all SMEs – from law, finance, tax and employment, to creative strategy and marketing. Bookmark your favourite Knowledge Hub articles, and do visit regularly – we’re always adding useful content.
Discover small business tools, productivity and accounting software to save you time and money. We round up the best free cash flow resources for UK SMEs.
Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.
Learn how to combat economic downturn with a well planned cost reduction strategy. We share the best ways to cut business costs without risking future growth.
Fostering loyalty amongst customers is one of the most effective, valuable strategies any small business can employ. Here's our guide on how to get started with retention marketing
As a business owner, you may have recently come across the term ’quiet quitting’ in the media and may not be sure exactly what it means, how to recognize it, or how to approach it.
Social listening is an integral part of any business's marketing strategy. Vicky from REad Group shares her insights into the benefits of social listening and what the best tools are.
In this guide, we outline the support small businesses can expect from the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and steps you can take to save money on your energy bills.
Creating a safe, productive environment is critical for employers, but have you considered the needs of transgender employees? LawBite shares how to create a trans-inclusive workplace
Businesses have found it harder to recruit due to a widening skills gap in the UK. Founder Deepak Shukla shares his insight into hiring people in a difficult job market
If a customer or business is late paying, you may need to act quickly to protect your cash flow. In this handy guide, LawBite explains the legal action you can take to resolve late payments
Find out how and when UK businesses need to submit VAT returns to HMRC in compliance with Making Tax Digital, including how to make payments or get a VAT refund
As we approach the start of a new tax year, Charlotte Nash of Crunch outlines the changes small businesses can expect and how to minimize their impact on cash flow
LawBite's property lawyers explore the legal challenges of business leases for commercial landlords and their tenants, including how to resolve the issue of rent arrears
In light of the long-term impact of the pandemic on female entrepreneurs, we've compiled a collection of online resources, networking groups, and finance providers for women in business
Predicting buying habits is key to making better business decisions. Nick Shaw of Brightpearl reveals how businesses can accurately forecast future demand to maximize sales
From energy prices to wages, spiralling costs pose a serious threat to business recovery and profitability. Here are 5 strategies to protect your SME from the impact of inflation
As the UK Government revokes the mandatory vaccination policy for health and social care workers in England, questions are raised over the position of employers. Kim Knox of Lawbite explores
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