The Knowledge Hub

Is Vehicle Leasing the Right Option for Your SME?

Tom Preston

To buy or to lease? Many SMEs struggle to weigh the pros and cons of leasing a fleet of vehicles versus purchasing outright. Tom Preston talks us through the key points to consider

How to Improve Your Company Credit Score

Kate Josselyn

Credit scores are one of the most telling reflections of your business' financial health. We look at how to improve your credit score and the influence it can have on finance applications

How to Build a Feedback Culture That Works

Rob O’Donovan

CharlieHR's Rob O'Donovan explains how an effective feedback culture can transform working processes and talks us through the seven pillars of sharing constructive feedback

What Can Cloud-Based Solutions Do for SMEs?

Dean Gardner

More SMEs are harnessing the flexibility of cloud services to increase day-to-day efficiencies, support scalability and boost security. Dean Gardner talks us through the benefits

How Facial Recognition Technology Can Help SMEs

Rhys David

Identity verification is a vital part of many businesses' customer checks. Rhys David examines how facial recognition technology can help save time and resources

A Guide to Director Redundancy

Gary Addison

Closing down a business can be a complicated process, with directors often overlooking the fact that they are eligible for redundancy pay. Gary Addison talks us through the small print

Can Startups Really Benefit From Having a Mentor?

John Stapleton

New Covent Garden Soup's John Stapleton shares his thoughts on the value a mentor can add to a startup and explores how to choose the right mentor for your business

Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy

Nik Williams

Having flexibility over where employees work can result in higher risk of a security breach. ShredallSDS Group's Nik Williams talks us through the importance of secure remote working policies

The Construction SME's Guide to Securing Tools

Simon Williams

Tool theft can be a huge strain on any construction company, and can even put some out of business. Storage Giant's Simon Williams explores the best ways to secure your tools

How to Go Green Without Impacting Profit Margins

The Fleximize Team

Implementing green workplace policies can save you money, improve company reputation, and help the environment. We explore eco-friendly changes that can boost profits

Are You Attracting the Wrong Job Applicants?

Charlie Johnson

Recruiting the right candidate for the right role can be stressful and time-consuming. BrighterBox's Charlie Johnson shares his tips on how to attract worthwhile applicants

Plastic Fifties, Storm Idris & Homemade Wi-Fi

The Fleximize Team

The Fleximize Team takes a look at the new plastic fifty-pound notes entering circulation in 2020, how storms are named, and the Wi-Fi solution helping refugees

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Business Premises

Mike Patterson

Finding the perfect business premises can be a complicated task. Mike Patterson of We Buy Any House examines the key aspects to consider and pitfalls to avoid

How SMEs Can Overcome Financial Restraint

Keith Tully

Real Business Rescue’s Keith Tully explores some of the most common financial issues you might have to deal with as a business owner and how to overcome them

How to Launch a Business From Your Kitchen Table

Merje Shaw

Many small businesses start life from the kitchen table, spare bedroom or garden shed. Merje Shaw, MD of Path59, shares her advice on getting your business off the ground

How SMEs Can Benefit From the Gig Economy

Michelle Wright

SMEs are turning to the gig economy for a permanent solution that can support innovation and deliver quality to clients. Cause4's Michelle Wright explores how

Capitalising on Business 'Micro-Moments'

Ian Blackburn

With the advancement of online shopping and increasing dominance of mobile browsing, capitalising on the 'micro-moments' in your customer journey could be the key to success

The Small Business Guide to Biophilic Design

Dale Stone

Employee wellbeing is becoming crucially important in the workplace, especially for small businesses. Here's one way to turn your office into a paradise of productivity

Blockchain Solutions to Supply Chain Problems

Adrian Clarke

The modern supply chain is facing incredible strain from increased demands from the digital ecosystem. We look at the impact blockchain could have on supply chain management

AI and Automation Technology for SMEs

Stacey McIntosh

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming how large businesses operate, but they also offer huge opportunities for small businesses. Here's our guide