The Knowledge Hub

How to Edit a Website: Essential Proofreading Tools

Gloria Kopp

Errors on your website can put off customers and damage your brand's credibility. These proofreading tools will take the pain out of editing a website

How Freelance Copywriters Can Benefit SMEs

Elma Glasgow

Writing about your business online or in print can be challenging. By hiring a freelance copywriter, you can boost your brand without breaking the bank

Business Name Fails: How Not to Name a Business

Dan Taylor

Picking the wrong name for your business can set you up for failure. So make sure you avoid these common mistakes when naming your company

Setting Up an Energy Contract for Your Business

Jason Smith

Finding the right energy supplier can be a headache for small business owners. Here's a simple guide to getting your business utilities up and running

Excel Tips for Business

Elizabeth Page

Microsoft Excel is the world's most important piece of business software. Business owners won't need an accountant with these handy little spreadsheet hacks

Currency Risk: How Businesses Can Manage It

Nat Davison

Exchange rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on any business. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for SMEs to manage their currency risk

RBS Business Loans

The Fleximize Team

Here's a quick look at the RBS business loans currently available to UK SMEs, including the RBS small business loan, business overdraft and business credit card

Rebranding a Company: Lessons from AOL

David Kiriakidis

AOL's rebrand may have divided opinion, but it taught businesses a number of lessons about rebranding. Here are the most important ones

How What3Words Revolutionized Addresses

Adam Pescod

What3Words, the London-based startup founded in 2013, has transformed the lives of billions by giving them something they've never had – an address

Going Global: the Secrets of International Expansion

Gavin Fell

Expanding overseas can be a daunting prospect for any small business, but a plethora of online tools is enabling companies to compete from the outset

The Impact of the Uber Ruling on the Gig Economy

Michelle Last

Uber's defeat in a recent employment tribunal will have a huge impact on the company, but what are the wider implications for the gig economy as a whole?

TSB Business Loans

The Fleximize Team

TSB offers a range of funding options to businesses who are looking for a boost of working capital. We cover their key products, including the TSB overdraft, credit card and business loan

The Five Best Crowdfunding Sites for Your Business

Adam Pescod

Crowdfunding has given startups and SMEs an exciting new route to investment, but what are the five best crowdfunding sites for UK businesses?

History of E-Commerce

David Kiriakidis

Think of the history of e-commerce, and you'd probably think of the 1990s. But you'd be wrong. Here's our short guide, from ARPANET to Google algorithms

Facebook Workplace: a Useful Tool for SMEs?

Anna Roberts

With the launch of Workplace, Facebook will be competing with the likes of Slack and Yammer. We weigh up the pros and cons of the company's enterprise tool

Tackling Changes to Reporting Lines

Michelle Last

With more and more businesses changing their reporting lines, how can you avoid employee conflict when you change your business structure?

What Is an Angel Investor & How to Find One

Kate Josselyn

Angel investors are an important part of the business funding landscape in the UK. But what is an angel investor, and how could they benefit your business?

How Does Crowdfunding Differ to P2P Lending?

Paul Marston

Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending are often lumped together, but there's an important distinction between these two types of business finance

Communication Models: a Guide for Small Businesses

Adam Pescod

There are numerous communication models in the modern workplace, but some can be more effective than others. Here are the pros and cons of each model

The Difference Between Creativity and Innovation

Peter Tuvey

Creativity and innovation rely on each other, and are easily confused. What's the difference between them and why should they be embraced by businesses?