The Knowledge Hub

Leading With Honesty and Transparency

Evan Wienburg

Maintaining integrity, honesty, and transparency as the leader of a small business is no mean feat. Former serviceman Evan Weinburg shares his own experiences and advice

UK Exports: Why you should start exporting to Asia

Siddharth Shankar

With high economic growth and ideal market conditions in the Far East, exporting to Asia has never been easier and, potentially, more lucrative for UK SMEs

Taking the Guesswork out of Influencer Marketing

Joel Davis

Influencer marketing has resulted in huge success for the companies that get it right, but choosing an influencer for your brand is tricky. Until, that is, you start using artificial intelligence

The Changing Tide of Women in Finance

Aanisah Begg

The numbers of women in the financial services industry has been a topic of contention for a few years now but, slowly, the tide is changing. Aanisah Begg of Midven takes a look at why

Can High Street Stores Win Against E-commerce?

David Kiriakidis

The future of the high street relies on retailers understanding their customers and, in particular millennials and generation Z, the 20-30 years old of the present and future

Small Business Toolkit: Online Learning Resources

David Howell

Using e-learning and staff training services is becoming more and more important for businesses. Here's how to update the skills of your workforce with online learning

What is Agile? A Guide for Non-Developers

Jug Babic

Agile project management has revolutionized team collaboration and development. But how can you incorporate the Agile approach in your business? Jug Babic of VivifyScrum takes a look

How SMEs Can Prepare for the Future of Work

Stephen Quinn

With the use of AI and automation increasing in the business world, how can SMEs prepare for the future of the workplace? Stephen Quinn, founder of Jobbio, takes a look

How to Start a Photography Business

Sarah Adams

Starting a Photography Business takes technical knowledge, creative talent and determination to succeed. Here's an in-depth guide to getting started

What is a Trade Mark? A Guide for Businesses

Rachael Ward

All businesses have a trade mark - in fact, it's nearly impossible to trade without one. But to truly safeguard your brand reputation, getting your trade mark registered is crucial

Five Top Tips for Working With Freelancers

Warren Hill

Working with freelancers can cause problems for business owners. Here's our guide to communicating and collaborating with freelance workers effectively

The Companies Using Tech to Tackle Food Waste

Jessie Leong

The sustainability issue around food waste has captured public attention recently. The founders of app-based services OLIO and Karma discuss their approach

The Importance of Product Packaging & Branding

Konrad Kwiatkowski

Product packaging is crucial for online business to promote their online store, pack their products, and wow their customers. Here are some top tips from the experts

Protecting Your Business from a Data Breach

Rahul Powar

From educating your staff about phishing emails to protecting your local network, here are some important cyber security measures for small businesses

The Accelerator Helping to Build Future Britain

Will Darbyshire

By nurturing some of the UKs very best startups, accelerator Geovation is supplying much-needed support to the UK tech industry to fuel future innovation

Small Business Online Accounting Software

Elizabeth Page

Finding the perfect online accounting software for your business can be tricky with so many providers available to choose from. Here's our guide.

The Business Benefits of an Ageing Workforce

Lindsay Long

Research shows that older employees bring many benefits to a business including experience and morale. Here's how to attract and retain an ageing workforce

How SMEs can use Tech to Tackle Late Payments

Nikki Th’ng

Late payment of commercial debt continues to plague many businesses. ​Here's how small business owners can encourage prompt payment

The Small Business Guide to Tax

Elizabeth Page

Understanding tax law can be tricky, whether you're a sole trader or a limited company. In this guide for small businesses, we cover all you need to know

How to Organize an Event on a Budget

Amy Stroud

Organizing an event can be a great way to boost your business profile, but it's very easy to run over budget. Here's a guide to successfully running an event on a budget