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.
Is Your Business Ready For The Next Step?
— Read More — Is Your Business Ready For The Next Step?Is Your Business Ready For The Next Step?
Every entrepreneur, at some stage, comes to a point where their small business needs an office. If this is you, how do you find the right one?
Introduction to the CMA
— Read More — Introduction to the CMATake 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
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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
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What are the seven key characteristics of a great leader, and how can you apply them to yourself and your business? Knowledge Hub investigates...
Motivating your Staff to Work Effectively
— Read More — Motivating your Staff to Work EffectivelyMotivating your Staff to Work Effectively
Managing a workforce and keeping them performing effectively can be tricky. So just how can you keep your team working like a well oiled machine?
Adapting Communication for Different Audiences
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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
— Read More — What to do Following Threat of Disciplinary ActionWhat 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
How to Become an Ace Leader
— Read More — How to Become an Ace LeaderEvery entrepreneur should always ask the question "How can I improve myself?". We look at the ways in which you can grow and become a better leader.
Claiming Startup Expenses
— Read More — Claiming Startup ExpensesGot 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?
— Read More — What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?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
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are common across industries. But do you know what you are signing and what happens if you breach the contract?
Leadership Mistakes and How to Improve your Style
— Read More — Leadership Mistakes and How to Improve your StyleLeadership Mistakes and How to Improve your Style
Leadership comes with many pitfalls, but do you know what the most common mistake is? We reveal and share our top tips for improving your leadership style
Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off
— Read More — Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying OffAdvice 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
Taking Disciplinary Action Against an Employee?
— Read More — Taking Disciplinary Action Against an Employee?Taking Disciplinary Action Against an Employee?
Disciplinary action can be necessary to address issues with staff performance. Here are some questions to ask yourself before taking this course of action
Firing Employees - FAQs
— Read More — Firing Employees - FAQsThe 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?
— Read More — How Important is a First Draft for Business Reports?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 to Raise a Formal Grievance
— Read More — How to Raise a Formal GrievanceHow to Raise a Formal Grievance
When issues arise at work, it's not always possible to fix them without external help. Here's what to do and who to involve when raising a formal grievance
How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?
— Read More — How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?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?
— Read More — What are Line Management Systems?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?
— Read More — What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?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
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