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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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Content Development Tips for SMEs

Amos Onwukwe

It's important to get content development right, as mistakes can have far-reaching effects on how customers perceive your brand. Here are five tips for developing customer-focused content

A Sole Trader’s Guide to Alternative Finance

Jyoti Patel

If you're a sole trader operating in the UK, it's worth considering the alternative finance options available to you. Here's our guide, covering crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, and more

How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth

Mark Tighe

Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax shares his tips on how UK SMEs can achieve sustainable business growth, such as by protecting cash flow and managing payment terms

Preparing Your Business for Remote Working

Maria Espie Vidal

Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns

A Manager's Guide to One-to-One Reviews

Stuart Hearn

Holding regular one-to-one performance reviews can help your team feel more confident in their roles and promote a healthy channel of communication. Here's how

Balancing Motherhood and Running a Business

Rebecca Newenham

Rebecca Newenham, Founder of GetAhead VA, shares her tips and advice on how to balance motherhood with steering a growing business towards success

Brexit, Freelancers & Diversity in Tech

The Fleximize Team

We take a look at the family business taking over Thomas Cook, preparing your business for Brexit, and how to make the tech industry accessible to all

A Guide to Professional Indemnity Insurance

Kerri-Ann Hockley

Kerri-Ann Hockley, Head of Customer Service at professional insurance broker PolicyBee, shares her guide to professional indemnity insurance for UK SMEs

An SME's Guide to Trading in the Lead up to Brexit

Paul Beard

As uncertainty around Brexit continues, Paul Beard of Creditsafe shares his expertise on how UK SMEs should approach international trade in the lead up to Brexit

Event Planning Tips for Small Businesses

Toby Heelis

Toby Heelis, CEO of events management company Eventopedia, shares his top five tips on how to plan and run a successful event as a small business

Pros and Cons of Limited Company Contracts

Hannah Robinson

Hannah Robinson, Digital Marketing Manager of Larsen Howie, talks us through IR35 liability and the pros and cons of limited company contracts

Digital Marketing Tactics for E-commerce Websites

Marc Swann

Marc Swann, Search Director at SEO agency Glass Digital, shares five digital marketing tactics to make your e-commerce website stand out from the crowd

A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes

Paula Fisher

Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare

Why E-Learning Is the Future of Employee Training

Kaine Shutler

If you're looking for cost-effective and time-efficient development opportunities for your employees, then it may be worth looking into e-learning. Here's why

Getting to Grips with the Basics of SEO

Adam Chard

Adam Chard, from online retailer Victoria Plum, shares five tips on how small business owners can get to grips with the basic elements of SEO

How to Merge Cultures Following an Acquisition

Mark Tighe

Mark Tighe, Founder and Managing Director at specialist tax consultancy Catax, delves into how to successfully merge two business cultures following a business acquisition

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

Dmitrii Kustov

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

Hasan Ekici

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

The Fleximize Team

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

Anita Spenceley

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

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