The Knowledge Hub

How SEO Can Benefit a Business

Alice Mansley

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

How to Complete Due Diligence on Suppliers

Mark Halstead

Mark Halstead of Red Flag Alert shares his thoughts on the most effective approach for finding efficient and reliable suppliers for your business

Tailoring Employee Benefits to Your Workforce

Wojciech Dochan

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

How to Prioritise Investment Within Your Company

Lewis Miller

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 prioritise company investments.

Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions

James Alesbury

Salary sacrifice is a tax-efficient way to boost your employees’ pensions. James Alesbury of HWB Chartered Accountants talks us through the details

A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses

Keith Tully

Operating your small business as a limited company comes with a host of financial benefits, incentivised schemes and tax relief. Here's a look at the expenses you could be claiming

UK Festivals: Stats, Sustainability & SMEs

The Fleximize Team

In this special edition of Business Bookmarks, the Fleximize Team highlight a handful of recent news stories and guides on the topic of small businesses and festivals

A Small Business’ Guide to Trading at Festivals

Jyoti Patel

We’ve put together a useful guide for small businesses who want to get involved in supplying to music festivals, food markets and outdoor events across the country

The Benefits of Employee Mental Health Breaks

Dr Zubair Ahmed

It’s an employer’s duty to ensure that their employees have the opportunity to address their mental health. Here's how offering mental health breaks could benefit both your staff and business

Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding

Mike Sims

Creating your first pitch deck can seem like a daunting task. To help you get started, Mike Sims of ThinkLions shares three ways to leverage your pitch deck to win over investors

How to Choose a Phone System for Your SME

Dan Baker

Here's a quick guide to the pros and cons of cloud-based and on-premises telephone systems to help you decide which system best suits your business needs

How to Transition to Remote Working

​Darren Hockley

Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely

6 Ways Your SME Can Become Carbon Neutral

Matt Greensmith

If you're concerned about your business' carbon emissions, here are six ways to help your business become more environmentally-conscious

An Employer's Guide to the Risks of Sitting

Mark Wiggins

There's been much research conducted into the detrimental impact that sitting at an office desk can have on our health. Here's a quick look at what employers can do to help

How User Experience Impacts SEO

Marc Woodhead

Marc Woodhead, Founder and CEO of software development business Holograph, explores how having first-class user experience can contribute to better search rankings

How to Lead a Successful Tech Team

Mark Hill

Mark Hill of FRG Technology Consulting shares three ways to cement your status as a great tech manager, even if you’re new to the leadership game or tech industry

A Guide to International Franchising

Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan, CEO of PACK & SEND​, explains how UK businesses thinking of going international with their brand can seize the opportunities on offer

Tips on Expanding to a Second Location

Zoe Morris

Branching out to a second location can seem like a daunting feat. Zoe Morris, President of Frank Recruitment Group, shares her tips on how to approach expansion as a UK SME

6 UK SMEs with Incredible Workplace Cultures

Carolyn Nevitte

Carolyn Nevitte of People Insight takes a closer look at seven SMEs in the UK who have taken the time to cultivate incredible workplace cultures

Maintaining Branding Across Multiple Channels

Owen Simpson

Owen Simpson, Head of Marketing at medical negligence specialists Patient Claim Line, explains how to achieve a consistent brand voice across multiple channels