The Knowledge Hub

Targeting Leads in the Run-up to Black Friday

Demi Edmunds

With last year's Black Friday being fully digital, Demi Edmunds of TextAnywhere outlines five strategies to help UK SMEs target high-quality leads

A Small Retailer's Guide to E-commerce Platforms

Rebecca Taylor

Discover the top five best e-commerce platforms for small retailers with our handy guide. Discover pros and cons, pricing, and the overall best option for your business

Using CRM Data to Build Marketing Campaigns

Ella Patenall

Ella Patenall of Tech.co​ explores how SMEs can use CRM data to inform their long-term marketing strategy, including a look at data cleansing, segmentation and personalisation.

10 Tips to Manage Business Budgets Like a Pro

Ida Ohlsson

How do you create a budget that works for your business? Ensure your financial management is future-proofed with our business budgeting tips.

Creating a Business Budget That Really Works

Simon Bacher

Simon Bacher, CEO of ed-tech app Ling, talks about the budgeting methods he used to launch Ling into the app store - and keep it there

How to Craft & Manage a Small Business Budget

Lauren Wakeling

Manage your small business budget with ease using this essential guide to budget allocation

Five Factors to Consider When Setting Your Prices

Matthew Hayes

How can businesses create a good profit margin? Business growth expert Matthew Hayes, CEO of Champions UK, talks us through how to create a pricing strategy.

How to Beat the School Holiday Sales Slump

Chris Price

75% of B2B businesses report a drop in sales during July and August. But you don't have to lose out, says journalist Chris Price, writer at The Telegraph.

How Flexible Work Policies Ease School Holidays

The Fleximize Team

Employees with school-age children can find the summer holidays a challenge. Here's how employers can make the most of flexible working arrangements to ease that all-important work-life balance.

8 Tips to Get Your Business Summer Ready

The Fleximize Team

Level up your business by remaining agile to seasonal business trends. Our guide explains how to make the most of the school summer holidays.

A Guide to the Recovery Loan Scheme in 2023

Catherine Oliver

Here's a guide to the Recovery Loan Scheme for UK businesses, including key features, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces

Joseph Williams

A commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace can actually strengthen a business’s strategic position.

How to Handle Cultural Differences in Business

Robin N. Hamilton

Differences in communication styles don't have to be a problem in cross-cultural teams. Find out how to use cultural differences to benefit everyone in your SME

How to Create a HR Crisis Management Plan

Jessica Fuhl

This useful guide to crafting a strong HR crisis management strategy explains all you need to know to prevent a crisis turning into a disaster for your business.

A Guide to Pre-Recession Era Business Strategy

Kesar Rana

It's time to adapt business strategies to pre-recession times, writes Kesar Rana, writer for Startups.co.uk

How Indie Retailers Can Buck Trends and Thrive

Wizz Selvey

Independent shops can thrive on the high street. Find out how independent retailers can buck trends to beat the big name stores

Choosing the Best Payment Option for Your SME

Rebecca Taylor

The payment options you offer to customers can have a significant impact on sales. Here's a look at the pros and cons of cash, card, and mobile payments to help you decide

How a Commercial Finance Broker Can Help SMEs

Catherine Oliver

Understanding your business loan options can be confusing. But a commercial finance broker can help navigate your options.

How to Spot Employee Burnout and Offer Support

Carolyn Nevitte

Carolyn Nevitte of​ People Insight explores how to spot if your staff are burnt out and what you can do to help employees who are disillusioned with their work

The Ultimate TikTok Marketing Guide for SMEs

Catherine Oliver

Your complete Tiktok marketing guide, including a free 30 Day TikTok ideas PDF download.