The Knowledge Hub

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

A Small Business' Guide to Checking Contracts

Diane Pearce

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

How to Build a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy

Dean Moulden

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

Avoiding Burnout as a Small Business Owner

Donna Torres

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

Adapting Your Product to Reach New Customers

Matt Deighton

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

Getting the Most out of Your Sales Team

Ian Clark

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

Hannah Robinson

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

A Guide to Certified B Corporations

Jyoti Patel

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

Five Tips for Keeping Your Company Safe Online

Phil Upton

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

Sharon McDougall

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

Crispin Boden-Tebbutt

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

The Fleximize Team

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

Sam Shepler

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 Coaching Can Make You a Better Leader

Susy Roberts

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

Services That Can Free up Time for SME Owners

Lisa Appleby

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

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 Build an Inclusive Workforce

Darren Hockley

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

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