The Knowledge Hub

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

Dealing with Data Loss from Business Devices

Andrew Magee

Andrew Magee, Development Manager at software specialist Enigma Recovery, explains what to do if you've lost data from one of your business devices

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

Tips for Branding Your SME at a Festival

Richard Cutmore

Richard Cutmore of TFH Gazebos shares five tips on how to brand your SME at festivals this year to draw in customers and increase engagement

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

The Benefits of Incorporating Your Business

Nicola Clothier

Incorporating your business can offer many important legal and tax advantages. Here's a quick look at whether incorporation is right for your small business

How to Talk About Mental Health at Work

Brendan Street

Nuffield Health’s Brendan Street suggests how businesses can encourage dialogue about mental health and nurture a culture of openness in the workplace

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

Plastic-Free Shopping, Tech Teams & Brand Writing

The Fleximize Team

We explore one of the UK's first packaging-free supermarket trials, how to lead a productive tech team, and why having a strong brand voice is crucial to any SME

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

2019's Top Marketing Trends for UK SMEs

Peter Watson

Peter Watson, Managing Director of award-winning advertising and marketing agency Distract, shares his thoughts on the digital marketing trends that UK SMEs should be aware of in 2019

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

How to Approach Diversity Within Your SME

Siân Goodson

Siân Goodson, Founder of executive search business Goodson Thomas, shares her strategies to help SME owners ensure they have a more diverse workforce and senior team

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