The Knowledge Hub

Is It Worth Branding Your SME as 'Family-Run'?

Louise Findlay-Wilson

Energy PR's Louise Findlay-Wilson considers the impact of marketing an SME as 'family run', including consumer and employee perceptions, along with the impact it can have on sales

Financial New Year’s Resolutions for SME Owners

Tony Mills

The new year is the perfect time to regroup and revisit your company's financial practices. Here are four resolutions to keep your business in the green this year

Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

Jyoti Patel

We explore why lone working policies are an important component of every SME's Health & Safety process, and how to go about writing one that's tailored to your employees

Pay Gaps, Disagreements & Christmas Reading

The Fleximize Team

The Fleximize Team run through key learnings from 2018, along with how to make 2019 a successful year for your business.

How Business Processes Impact Growth

Alister Esam

Many SMEs reach a state where growth plateaus while competition increases. But how can keeping on top of processes give your business the kick-start it needs?

A Guide to Developing Confidence at Work

Paul Russell

Paul Russell of Luxury Training Academy explains how to develop your confidence and gain authority in the workplace

An SME's Guide to Business Award Applications

Jyoti Patel

Once your business has been running for a few years it's good practice to consider applying for small business awards. Here's how to go about it

How to Capitalise on Holiday Marketing Trends

Amanda Walls

Amanda Walls, Director at Cedarwood Digital, shares her tips for capitalising on holiday trends, including how to create ads that stand out and how free delivery can impact sales figures

Employment Law Changes to Look out for in 2019

Alan Price

From an increase in NMW rates to CEO pay gap reporting, there are a number of employment law changes to look out for in 2019. Here's a closer look at the top 10

Why Your Marketing Leads Aren't Working

Bryony Thomas

Bryony Thomas from Watertight Marketing takes a look at common pitfalls SMEs face when executing their marketing strategy, and the four pillars of marketing success

Corporate Social Responsibility for SMEs

Jonathan Chapman

Corporate social responsibility policies are highly valued by employees, investors and customers alike. But what can SMEs do to play their part?

Establishing a Social Media Policy for Your SME

Marie Dancer & Jayne Harrison

Here's why every SME should have a watertight social media policy, along with a four-step guide on how to create one that your employees will abide by

Loss Aversion, Thinking Spots & Chimpanzees

The Fleximize Team

The Fleximize Team explore how loss aversion impacts your decisions, where entrepreneurs go to think and David Attenborough's new documentary

GDPR: How to Rectify Non-Compliance

Adam Prince

Many SMEs are still unsure if they are 100 per cent compliant with the GDPR. Adam Prince shares three changes to make within your business if you suspect non-compliance

Protecting Your Brand's Intellectual Property

Peter Matthews

Intellectual property and brand image are an SME's most valuable assets. But how do you go about protecting your brand and enforcing your rights to preserve and grow it?

Is Vehicle Leasing the Right Option for Your SME?

Tom Preston

To buy or to lease? Many SMEs struggle to weigh the pros and cons of leasing a fleet of vehicles versus purchasing outright. Tom Preston talks us through the key points to consider

How to Improve Your Company Credit Score

Kate Josselyn

Credit scores are one of the most telling reflections of your business' financial health. We look at how to improve your credit score and the influence it can have on finance applications

How Facial Recognition Technology Can Help SMEs

Rhys David

Identity verification is a vital part of many businesses' customer checks. Rhys David examines how facial recognition technology can help save time and resources

A Guide to Director Redundancy

Gary Addison

Closing down a business can be a complicated process, with directors often overlooking the fact that they are eligible for redundancy pay. Gary Addison talks us through the small print

The Construction SME's Guide to Securing Tools

Simon Williams

Tool theft can be a huge strain on any construction company, and can even put some out of business. Storage Giant's Simon Williams explores the best ways to secure your tools