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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.

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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

Selecting the Right Business Vehicles for Your SME

Mark McKenna

Whether you're leasing, renting or purchasing, choosing the right type of business vehicle for your SME can seem like a complex process. Here are six considerations to get you started

Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

Dr Zubair Ahmed

Dr Zubair Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Medicspot, explains why small businesses should be thinking differently about employee healthcare

Creating a Productive Office Environment

The Fleximize Team

If you're looking for ways to give your workspace a boost, here's a quick look at six simple changes you can make to encourage productivity and keep staff motivated

An SME’s Guide to Fair Trade Principles

Jyoti Patel

Here's our guide on how UK SMEs can get involved with the fair trade movement, including a quick look at some of the UK businesses championing fair trade

Choosing the Right UCC Platform for Your SME

Todd Carothers

Unified Communications and Collaboration platforms can transform the working practices of your SME. Here's our guide to choosing the perfect UCC platform to suit your SME's needs

The Benefits of Google Data Studio to SMEs

Edgars Boitmanis

In this article by Cedarwood Digital, Edgars Boitmanis shares his experience of switching to Google Data Studio for client reporting and highlights eight benefits of the tool

Expert Tips on Hiring Your First Cloud Developer

James McDonagh

Hiring a cloud developer for the first time can prove to be a complicated process for busy SME owners. Here are some expert tips from a technology recruitment specialist to help you along

How to Save Money on Your Business’ Utility Bills

Kelly Ivison

Kelly Ivison, Managing Director of Exchange Utility, outlines her top tips on how SMEs can save money on their business utility bills through smart plugs, solar power and more

Collecting Data for Hyper-Personalised Marketing

Jason Lark

Jason Lark of Celerity shares his tips on how to collect the right types of data for your SME's marketing campaigns

The Importance of Business Interruption Insurance

Doug Kelley

Business interruption insurance could mean the difference between survival and closure for many SMEs. Doug Kelley of specialist insurance brokers Bluedrop Services explains more

The Best YouTube Business Channels of 2019

The Fleximize Team

From thought leadership videos to advice from HMRC, here's our shortlist of the top YouTube channels for UK business owners to subscribe to in 2019

Accepting Card Payments: A Guide for UK SMEs

Nick Healy

Nick Healy of Suresite shares his expertise on everything UK SMEs need to know about accepting card payments including fees, compliance and charging structures

How to Recruit & Retain Generation Z

Howard Wiley

Howard Wiley of global technical recruitment consultancy VHR explores how SMEs can tailor recruitment drives to attract and retain Generation Z

Renting Versus Purchasing a Commercial Property

Jamie Costello

If you're undecided about your next office space, here's a quick look at the pros and cons of renting versus purchasing a commercial property

Streamlining Financial Processes for Growth

Neil Robertson

Neil Robertson of Compleat Software shares his thoughts on how streamlining financial processes can facilitate sustainable business growth

A Complete Guide to Google Ad Extensions

Mathew Porter

Mathew Porter of Kumo Digital shares his guide to everything you could need to know about using Google Ad Extensions

How to Build a Brand Image for a Family Business

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How to Build a Brand Image for a Family Business

Jyoti Patel

Strengthening your brand image can do wonders for your family business. We talk you through the four key areas to invest in when building your brand

The Best Business Podcasts of 2019

The Fleximize Team

We’ve curated a list of the best business podcasts currently available, with quick summaries of each so that you can pick out those most suited to you

The Start-up Guide to Business Funding

Jyoti Patel

Here’s a quick look at the main funding options available to budding startup founders across the UK, including bank funding, angel investment and government grants

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