Business Management

Business managment advice is essential when running a sustainable, successful venture

Whether you've been in business for 30 years or 3 months, every entrepreneur needs business management advice and inspiration from time to time. In this section we’ll explore everything to do with entrepreneurship – from mindset to ideation, from starting up to leadership. We’ll also look at the economics and finances, and the processes that makes business more efficient.

How Can I Inspire my Employees?

How Can I Inspire my Employees?

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How Can I Inspire my Employees?

How, as a leader, you can inspire all of your employees to work productively, creatively and keep your business moving forward.

The Importance of Effective Communication in Business

The Importance of Effective Communication in Business

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Business

Effective communication with employees and customers is the backbone of any successful business. But what's the secret to communicating with clarity?

How do I Improve my Public Speaking Skills?

How do I Improve my Public Speaking Skills?

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How do I Improve my Public Speaking Skills?

Public speaking can be challenging for many people, causing many to flat out refuse. Here's how you can overcome your nerves to deliver the perfect speech.

Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name

Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name

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Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name

The name of your business is one of the most important factors in establishing a strong brand. Here's how you can choose and protect your business name

Introduction to the CMA

Introduction to the CMA

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Introduction to the CMA

Take a look at what the The Competition and Markets Authority ​(CMA) does and what areas are covered by its regulations.

Key Criteria for Making Redundancies

Key Criteria for Making Redundancies

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Key Criteria for Making Redundancies

Selecting which staff members to make redundant is never easy, but here's some guidance on the criteria you can use to help make this difficult decision

Being the Best Leader You Can Be

Being the Best Leader You Can Be

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Being the Best Leader You Can Be

What are the seven key characteristics of a great leader, and how can you apply them to yourself and your business? Knowledge Hub investigates...

Adapting Communication for Different Audiences

Adapting Communication for Different Audiences

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Adapting Communication for Different Audiences

We take a look at how businesses should adapt communication depending on the audience, objectives and channels being used

What to do Following Threat of Disciplinary Action

What to do Following Threat of Disciplinary Action

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What to do Following Threat of Disciplinary Action

Receiving a warning of disciplinary action at work can be alarming. Follow these steps on what to do after you've been made aware of any kind of accusation

Claiming Startup Expenses

Claiming Startup Expenses

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Claiming Startup Expenses

Got your startup up and running? Did you know that there are ways that you can reclaim the expenses of starting your business? Here's how...

What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?

What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?

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What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?

Fixed-term contracts are a great idea for temporary or seasonal workers. Fleximize provides an overview of FTCs, including how to renew and conclude them

Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are common across industries. But do you know what you are signing and what happens if you breach the contract?

Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off

Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off

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Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off

If you need to cut costs, sometimes reducing staff hours is the only option. Find out what the legal obligations are before changing your employee's hours

Firing Employees - FAQs

Firing Employees - FAQs

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Firing Employees - FAQs

The process of firing an employee always leads to questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions, and how to cover your back as an employer.

How Important is a First Draft for Business Reports?

How Important is a First Draft for Business Reports?

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How Important is a First Draft for Business Reports?

When you're putting together any form of business report, it's vital that you do a first draft beforehand. Here are the reasons why...

How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

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How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

Presenting to a Board of Directors can be daunting, even for the most confident of business owners. Here are our top tips for making it go hitch-free.

What are Line Management Systems?

What are Line Management Systems?

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What are Line Management Systems?

How you can use line management efficiently to manage each employee and their productivity on a day to day basis.

What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

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What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

A workplace injury can be devastating for employees and has repercussions for the company, so it's vital to have the right insurance or compensation scheme

Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

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Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

Whether you're curious about staff interviewing for other jobs, or you want someone to quit, always follow legal lines.

Planning a New Client Project

Planning a New Client Project

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Planning a New Client Project

Landing a new project for a client is exciting, but it also requires careful planning. We summarise the stages of project planning from brief to completion