The Knowledge Hub

Annual Leave: Lessons From the Ryanair Debacle

Michelle Last

With Ryanair blaming flight cancellations on a change to its holiday year, what has it taught other employers about managing their employees' annual leave?

Employment Tribunal Fees: The Impact of Abolition

Nicola Mullineux

Four years after their introduction, the Supreme Court has abolished employment tribunal fees, ruling them unlawful. But what does it mean for employers?

The Co-operative Bank Business Loans

The Fleximize Team

If you're considering applying for a Co-operative Bank business loan, we've put together a quick guide to their key products

How Casper and Eve Are Driving Innovation in the Mattress Industry

David Kiriakidis

Startups Casper and Eve have revolutionized the experience of buying a mattress. We discover how the two companies have successfully disrupted the industry

The Business Case for Flexible Working

Jason Downes

Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?

7 Simple Ways to Up Your PPC Game

Jessie Leong

PPC ads not converting? Paid search not paying the bills? Check out this simple guide to maximising the returns from your pay-per-click campaigns

10 Essential Tips for Trade Show Success

Richard LeCount

Trade shows and exhibitions are still a valuable marketing channel for businesses, but how can you make them to work to your advantage?

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

Emma Davidson

Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?

What Is a Sole Trader?

Adam Pescod

Thinking of setting up as a sole trader? Find out what it means, how to register, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of business structure

How to Make Meetings More Productive

Dave Howell

Meetings can be a huge drain on company resources, but they don't need to be. Wave goodbye to the bored room with these essential business meeting tips

Asset-Based Lending: a Guide for Small Businesses

Craig Farmer

Is asset-based finance a good fit for your business? This guide examines the pros and cons of factoring, invoice discounting and asset-based lending

Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers

Michelle Last

The UK government introduced shared parental leave in 2015, offering parents a more flexible childcare arrangement. But what does it all mean for employers?

Debentures: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Adam Pescod

If you're looking to apply for a business loan or overdraft, you might be asked to agree to a debenture. Here's everything you need to know about debentures

The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Sarra Bejaoui

Hiring a virtual assistant can deliver numerous benefits to a business, but there are a few things to consider before bringing a virtual PA on board

Secured vs Unsecured Business Loans: Explained

Adam Pescod

Compare secured vs unsecured loans for personal and business finance. Explore advantages and disadvantages of secured and unsecured borrowing features today.

Clydesdale Bank Business Loans

The Fleximize Team

Here's our guide to Clydesdale Bank's business loan products, such as their term loan, flexible business loan and business investment loan

Small Business PR: How to Do PR on a Budget

Alison Shadrack

Getting press coverage for your small business needn't be that tricky. Here's how to do your own small business PR on a budget, without using a PR agency

How to Network Effectively

Adam Pescod

Networking events remain an important part of the modern business landscape. Learn how to network effectively with these top networking tips

A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns

Adam Pescod

When you apply for a business loan or other type of business funding, a lender might ask to see your VAT returns. Here's how you can access them online

Water Deregulation: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

Jason Smith

The non-domestic water market in England was deregulated on 1 April 2017. Here's everything small businesses need to know about water deregulation