The Knowledge Hub

Business advice and articles for small business owners

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.

Offline vs Online Marketing - Which Is Better For Your Business?

Offline vs Online Marketing - Which Is Better For Your Business?

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Offline vs Online Marketing - Which Is Better For Your Business?

Dmitrii Kustov, online marketing expert, delves into the pros and cons of offline and online marketing, including sharing examples of when offline marketing can produce exceptional results

Smart Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

Smart Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

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Smart Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses

If you run a small business, keeping on top of your accounting and financial transactions is vital. Here are five tips to improve your bookkeeping

Electric Vans, Productivity & Fashion Startups

Electric Vans, Productivity & Fashion Startups

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Electric Vans, Productivity & Fashion Startups

In this edition of Business Bookmarks, we explore the future of delivery vans, how microbreaks increase productivity, and the UK fashion startups to keep an eye on

Making Your Business Compliant with PCI Level 1

Making Your Business Compliant with PCI Level 1

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Making Your Business Compliant with PCI Level 1

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

A Small Business' Guide to Checking Contracts

A Small Business' Guide to Checking Contracts

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A Small Business' Guide to Checking Contracts

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

Avoiding Burnout as a Small Business Owner

Avoiding Burnout as a Small Business Owner

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Avoiding Burnout as a Small Business Owner

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

Getting the Most out of Your Sales Team

Getting the Most out of Your Sales Team

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Getting the Most out of Your Sales Team

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

How to Donate to Charity as a Limited Company

How to Donate to Charity as a Limited Company

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How to Donate to Charity as a Limited Company

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

Five Tips for Keeping Your Company Safe Online

Five Tips for Keeping Your Company Safe Online

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Five Tips for Keeping Your Company Safe Online

Here's a quick guide from Phil Upton covering five ways to keep your small business and its data safe from malware

​Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses

​Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses

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​Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses

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

A Guide to Fixing Google Site Crawl Errors

A Guide to Fixing Google Site Crawl Errors

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A Guide to Fixing Google Site Crawl Errors

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

Google, Iconic Phone Boxes & Origami Plant Pots

Google, Iconic Phone Boxes & Origami Plant Pots

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Google, Iconic Phone Boxes & Origami Plant Pots

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

How to Create Engaging Video Content

How to Create Engaging Video Content

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How to Create Engaging Video Content

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

How SEO Can Benefit a Business

How SEO Can Benefit a Business

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How SEO Can Benefit a Business

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

How to Complete Due Diligence on Suppliers

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How to Complete Due Diligence on Suppliers

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

Tailoring Employee Benefits to Your Workforce

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Tailoring Employee Benefits to Your Workforce

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

How to Prioritise Investment Within Your Company

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How to Prioritise Investment Within Your Company

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

Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions

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Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions

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

A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses

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A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses

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

UK Festivals: Stats, Sustainability & SMEs

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UK Festivals: Stats, Sustainability & SMEs

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