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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.

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Tax deadlines and important key dates for UK businesses

The Fleximize Team

A roundup of important tax year dates, payment deadlines, and legislation changes for 2024/25. Use our calendar to prepare for the new financial year with ease.

Top 20 Business Podcasts

The Fleximize Team

Discover the top 20 business podcasts for 2024 featuring innovative entrepreneurs, authoritative figures and inspirational leaders

Is a Black Friday Sale Right for Your Business?

Jessica Flinn

Fine jewellery purveyor Jessica Flinn explores tackling Black Friday as an SME in the luxury goods market

Hidden Signs of Stress in Small Business Owners

Henry Brookman

Henry Brookman of Brookman Solicitors explores how to recognize the signs you might be feeling stressed in your role as a small business owner

Understanding Cash Flow Analysis

Jade Jordan

Keeping track of your cash flow is essential to the overall health of your business. Here's a quick look at understanding cash flow analysis and gaining insights from your cash flow statement

Presentation Design Trends to Impress Investors

Alina Midori Hernández

Learn to make your presentation shine with these examples of truly eye-catching graphic design trends in 2023.

Is an Employee Buyout Right for Your Business?

The Fleximize Team

This helpful guide covers the pros and cons of employee buyouts. Learn whether an employee buyout would be a good transition strategy for your business.

Master Customer Feedback: Learn, React, & Grow

Scott Dodson

Collecting customer feedback is essential to business owners. Scott Dodson, Chief Growth Officer at PaleBlue, discusses measuring customer satisfaction in the world of tech.

Targeting Leads in the Run-up to Black Friday

Demi Edmunds

With last year's Black Friday being fully digital, Demi Edmunds of TextAnywhere outlines five strategies to help UK SMEs target high-quality leads

A Small Retailer's Guide to E-commerce Platforms

Rebecca Taylor

Discover the top five best e-commerce platforms for small retailers with our handy guide. Discover pros and cons, pricing, and the overall best option for your business

Using CRM Data to Build Marketing Campaigns

Ella Patenall

Ella Patenall of Tech.co explores how SMEs can use CRM data to inform their long-term marketing strategy, including a look at data cleansing, segmentation and personalisation.

10 Tips to Manage Business Budgets Like a Pro

Ida Ohlsson

How do you create a budget that works for your business? Ensure your financial management is future-proofed with our business budgeting tips.

Creating a Business Budget That Really Works

Simon Bacher

Simon Bacher, CEO of ed-tech app Ling, talks about the budgeting methods he used to launch Ling into the app store - and keep it there

How to Craft & Manage a Small Business Budget

Lauren Wakeling

Manage your small business budget with ease using this essential guide to budget allocation

Five Factors to Consider When Setting Your Prices

Matthew Hayes

How can businesses create a good profit margin? Business growth expert Matthew Hayes, CEO of Champions UK, talks us through how to create a pricing strategy.

How to Beat the School Holiday Sales Slump

Chris Price

75% of B2B businesses report a drop in sales during July and August. But you don't have to lose out, says journalist Chris Price, writer at The Telegraph.

How Flexible Work Policies Ease School Holidays

Catherine Oliver

Employees with school-age children can find the summer holidays a challenge. Here's how employers can make the most of flexible working arrangements to ease that all-important work-life balance.

Eight Tips to Get Your Business Summer Ready

Catherine Oliver

Level up your business by remaining agile to seasonal business trends. Our guide explains how to make the most of the school summer holidays.

A Guide to the Recovery Loan Scheme in 2023

Catherine Oliver

Here's a guide to the Recovery Loan Scheme for UK businesses, including key features, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces

Joseph Williams

A commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace can actually strengthen a business’s strategic position.

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