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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.
Protecting personal data should be a primary concern of any business, especially those that process card payments. Here's our guide to making your business compliant with PCI Level 1
LawBite's Diane Pearce shares her expert knowledge on how to check legal contracts as a small business owner, along with exploring the commercial implications of Brexit
Dean Moulden from information security consultancy SRM shares his knowledge on how to refine your small business' cybersecurity strategy to ensure it is as robust as possible
Donna Torres of Xero highlights the importance of being able to 'switch off' from work as a small business owner, along with six ways to help you avoid burn out
Matt Deighton, Managing Director of quality British furniture manufacturer Sofas By Saxon, shares his tips for tapping into a new market by adapting your product or service
Ian Clark from Frank Recruitment Group shares his top tips on how to get the most out of your sales team, including management techniques and goal-setting
Donating to charity through your limited company can have many benefits, such as lowering your corporation tax bill. Here are the main points to be aware of when donating
If you want to use your business to make a positive impact on your employees, customers, supply chain, or the wider world, it's worth looking into getting a B Corp Certification. Here's why
If you offer your products or services on credit, it's vital that this is carried out in a controlled manner and a strict collection procedure is in place
In this detailed guide, Crispin Boden-Tebbutt covers how to fix Google crawl errors so that your website can be easily found and navigated by customers
We take a look at how less than half of all Google searches now result in a click, how the UK's iconic red telephone boxes are being repurposed, and 100% recyclable plant pots
As an SME owner, it's important to understand how video content can bring in new leads. Here's a quick guide covering how to create video content that works
Having the right people in leadership positions is vital to the success of every SME. But how can coaching improve a leader's ability to manage their team? Susy Roberts explores
If you're a small business owner who's scaling up, it's worth considering how you can free up valuable time by outsourcing business functions to freelancers and agencies
Here's our guide to SEO for your small business, including a look at how search engine optimisation works and what to focus on if you're starting from scratch
Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, explores the business benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion, along with how to build a culture of inclusion in your workplace
Employee benefits should be a key part of your strategy to keep up with the employment evolution. Here's a closer look at how to create a benefits package tailored to your employees' needs
It can be difficult to know which parts of your SME to invest in when looking into business growth. Lewis Miller of Nelson Frank shares his expertise on how to prioritize company investments
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