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

Could You Benefit from a Leadership Audit?

Marianne Page

It's important to consider how your performance as a manager impacts staff productivity, company morale and, ultimately, the success of your business

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?

The Four Pillars of Brand Purpose & Social Change

Tony Wright

Promoting brand purpose is all the rage at the moment, but it can backfire if executed badly. Tony Wright explores four key aspects to bear in mind for your next big campaign

The Psychology Behind Leading a Successful Team

Sara Lou-Ann Jones

Having reliable employees that work well together is crucial to the success of any SME. Here are ten actionable changes you can make to ensure your teams are efficient and motivated

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

Fleximize Misspellings

The Fleximize Team

At Fleximize, we’re pretty used to people misspelling or mispronouncing our name. Here's a quick rundown of our favourite misspellings from over the years

Managing Password Protection & Cyber-Stress

Ian Pitt

Many SMEs struggle with effective password management and cyber-stress. Ian Pitt of LogMeIn explains how technology can relieve the burden

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?