The Knowledge Hub

Top 10 Tips for Doing Your Own Publicity

Lucy Werner

Getting effective press coverage for your new business can be tricky on a budget. This guide covers the basics of PR so you can promote your own business

10 Business Blogs to Follow in 2018

Adam Pescod

The internet is brimming with brilliant business blogs, but which ones are worthiest of your reading time? Here are the best blogs to follow in 2018

How to Save Time on Social Media Marketing

Alex Packham

With social media marketing becoming increasingly time-consuming, Alex Packham shares 11 ways to create and share quality content without wasting time

Choosing the Right Accountant for Your SME

Carl Reader

With budgets tight, many entrepreneurs choose to handle their accounts on their own. However, the benefits of an accountant can far outweigh the cost.

FedEx’s HR Approach: What Can Businesses Learn?

Jonathan Richards

HR is a function often overlooked in a business, particularly SMEs. Jonathan Richards of breatheHR explores what we can learn from FedEx's approach to HR

Six Key Employment Law Developments in Q2

Alan Price

Alan Price outlines the key employment law developments business owners need to be aware of in the coming months, including reporting on gender pay gaps

The Biggest Cyber Threats Facing SMEs in 2018

Ben Rose

With massive cyber-attacks increasing in regularity, what are the main cyber threats that businesses should be aware of? And how can they tackle them?

Personal Data, Problem Pollution & Equal Pay

The Fleximize Team

How to protect your personal data on Facebook. The company aiming to solve London's pollution problem. Investigating why equal pay still doesn't exist.

Five Essential Steps to Exporting Success

Ian McCarthy

Exporting is an exciting prospect for any business, but it’s not without its challenges. Learn how to conquer overseas markets with this simple guide

How to Increase Profit With New Revenue Streams

Jason Smith

Introducing new revenue streams is a great way to reduce risk and boost profit. But how can a business find the best opportunities for additional income?

Ed Sheeran, Geordie Startups & P2P Shopping

The Fleximize Team

Why there's more to Suffolk than Ed Sheeran. The app that's connecting shoppers with travellers. What makes Newcastle a startup hub to be reckoned with?

Business Awards: 7 Steps to Getting Shortlisted

Adam Pescod

With plenty of free awards available to UK businesses, its a great chance to generate some positive PR. Get yourself shortlisted with these top tips

Google Home, Gangsters & Gun Control

The Fleximize Team

The essential guide to the internet of things. Examining the scale of America’s growing gun problem. What makes the BBC crime thriller McMafia a must-see?

Simplifying HR: How to Make Work Less Complicated

Stuart Hearn

A complex HR function can impair company performance and weaken employee morale. Here’s how to simplify it for the good of your business

How to Download a Bank Statement

Elizabeth Page

A simple guide to downloading a bank statement from all of the major UK banks, including Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC, Nationwide, Santander and RBS

Blockchain, Albanian Beaches & Tech Bro Slang

The Fleximize Team

Blockchain technology explained in cartoons. Why Albania is an underrated holiday destination. What is Uber founder Travis Kalanick talking about?

Sponsorship: Finding Your Brand's Perfect Match

Lauren Muxworthy

Sponsoring a sports team or TV show can be a cost-effective way for SMEs to reach their target audience. Here's how to use sponsorship to your advantage

Carillion Collapse: What Can Businesses Learn?

Mike Smith

The insolvency of Carillion will have far-reaching implications for its employees and contractors. But what lessons has it taught other businesses?

Card Surcharge Ban: How SMEs Can Offset the Cost

Nicky Hirst

It's now illegal for businesses to charge customers for debit and credit card payments. How can companies manage the impact of the card surcharge ban?

Social Good, Seaweed & Seamless Shopping

The Fleximize Team

The teenager developing an app for Alzheimer's sufferers. What the launch of Amazon Go means for retail. Could seaweed be the ideal replacement for plastic?