The Knowledge Hub

Probationary Periods: What Employers Need to Know

Michelle Last

Probationary periods can protect employers when a new employee doesn’t make the grade. But how can an employer implement one effectively and responsibly?

The Chinese ‘Super-App’ Changing the Face of Tech

David Kiriakidis

Chinese apps have long been derided as 'copy-cat apps'. But, with WeChat, could we be seeing the emergence of the world's first super-app?

Amazon Dash and the Internet of Things

David Kiriakidis

With Amazon's release of Dash Buttons in the UK, the internet of things has taken a sharp turn toward commerce and one-touch grocery ordering

The Difference Between Gross Profit and Net Profit

Elizabeth Tansley

Entrepreneurs often forget the difference between gross and net profit when filing their accounts or pitching for investment. Elizabeth Tansley explains how to calculate both for your income statement

Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Naomi Webb

Its important to keep your staff safe when they get behind the wheel. These safety solutions should do the trick for any business with commercial vehicles

The Importance of Insurance to Business

Chris Marsh

'Why do I need business insurance?' we hear you ask. That's one of the questions we answer in this super simple guide for startups and SMEs

Eight Photographs that Changed the World

Adam Pescod

On World Photography Day, Fleximize threw the spotlight on the famous photos that stopped people in their tracks

The Best WordPress Plugins for E-Commerce Startu-ps

Naomi Webb

There's a multitude of WordPress plugins that can help e-commerce startups offer customers a seamless shopping experience. Here are four of the best

How SMEs can Compete with Big Brands on PPC

Caz Blaxcell

PPC offers a perfect, cost-effective platform for small businesses to position their brands among market leaders, and contend in the paid search arena

The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter

David Kiriakidis

Launching your next product on Kickstarter could be the best and worst thing you ever do. Here's our guide to navigating the crowdfunding minefield

The Lowdown on Revenue Advance

Adam Pescod

Revenue Advance is one of the most flexible business loans available to SMEs. But how exactly does it work and what types of business does it suit best?

Moving Office Made Easy

Adam Pescod

Moving to a new office is a sign of business growth, but it can also be a stressful experience. So how can you take the pain out of the moving process?

VR for Small Businesses

David Kiriakidis

Virtual reality isn't just a platform for gamers. It could provide your customers with the best shopping experience they've ever had

Why Company Culture is Key to Success

The Fleximize Team

Company culture means something different to everyone but no business can afford to ignore it. So how can you build a great culture for your company?

Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs

Adam Pescod

When recruiting a worker from outside the EU, employers might need to apply for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsor licence. Here's all you need to know

What is Equipment Leasing?

Stephen Jenkins

Want to invest in new equipment for your small business without compromising cash flow? Equipment leasing could be the answer to your problems

15 Image Resources for Businesses on a Budget

David Kiriakidis

Our run down of the best image resources, copyright free photography, design assets and WordPress themes for small businesses on a budget

Survival Rates of Businesses

Fleximize's interactive visual debunks the myth that 80% of businesses fail in their first year. The picture is much more positive. Find out more now!

6 of the Best British Co-Working Spaces

Elma Glasgow

Want a co-working space with a difference? Check out some of the best – and coolest – co-working spaces for entrepreneurs from around Britain

The Fastest Unicorns in the World

Today's billion-dollar companies: See who the world's fastest unicorns are, how quickly they got there, their industries and locations