The Knowledge Hub

How Can I Revamp My Email Lists?

David Kiriakidis

How to test, cleanse and segment your email lists to help you avoid the dreaded spam filter and increase the ROI from email marketing

Freelancing vs Full-Time Employment

Marcia Smith

What would work best for you? The freedom of freelancing or the stability of employment work. Check out this article about the pros and cons of each.

​Should You Patent a New Idea?

Emma Meakin

Protecting a new idea, invention or design with a patent can give you a competitive edge in the market by preventing copies. We share how and when to apply

Understanding Your Legal Rights as an Employee

Carl Stanford

Your employer should (of course) abide by employment law, but a wise employee should always seek to understand his or her legal rights.

So You Think You Can Entrepreneur...

Daniel Kidd

Being an entrepreneur can seem very exciting, but what's entrepreneurship really about? Fleximize breaks down exactly what it takes to be an entrepreneur

How to Combat the Competition

Marcia Smith

Competition is fierce across all industries so it's vital to know how to deal with competitors. We evaluate strategies for staying ahead of the compeititon

3 Examples of Government Grants

Marcia Smith

Government offers a range of business grants, and while limited it can be a good starting point when seeking support. We list 3 types of government funding

Ulster Bank Loans

Elma Glasgow

Ulster Bank business loans are available in small and large amounts for SMEs, but is a traditional lender the suitable solution for your funding needs?

​Defences for Trademark Infringement

Emma Meakin

Have you been accused of trademark infringement? Are you facing a threat of proceedings? Don’t panic - there may be a defence.

Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?

Daniel Kidd

It can be one of the most difficult decisions an entrepreneur will ever make - Can your business stand the test of time in a different country?

Declaring Your Second Income

Daniel Kidd

If you're lucky enough to have a second income, not declaring it could land you in a whole heap of trouble with HMRC, so here's how to declare it.

Leaving Your Family Business

Daniel Kidd

Leaving your family business is always hard, after all you don't want to upset family members. Here's everything you need to know.

A Licence to Kill

Daniel Kidd

If you’re operating solely within the UK, there's often no need to obtain a business licence. However, specific licences may be required in your sector.

How You Can Learn to be Creative

Daniel Kidd

You can’t teach someone to come up with great ideas, but creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed with the right kind of attitude.

The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas

David Kiriakidis

In a technologically advanced age, businesses need to protect their products and ideas from plagiarism via a copyright, a trademark, a patent or a design.

How to Grow Your Email Subscribers

David Kiriakidis

How do you go about growing your email subscribers without holding a gun to their head. Seriously, don't do that.

6 Zero-Cost Ways to Win Business From Your Competition

Daniel Kidd

There are many ways to win business from your competition. Some come at a cost. Some are completely free apart from in time and effort. Just like these.

How to Find Investors for Your Business (6 Steps)

Kate Josselyn

Learn how to find investors for your business with six practical steps. Discover where to meet angels, how to pitch, and how to secure funding.

Franchisees and The Law

Daniel Kidd

What separates business owners and franchisees when things start to turn sour and where do you stand?

Starting Your Own Consultancy Business

Daniel Kidd

​Starting a consulting business is like starting any other business, except most consultants have a head start because they already work in their field.