The Knowledge Hub

Business advice and articles for small business owners

Welcome to the Fleximize Knowledge Hub. As pioneers at the centre of the alternative finance industry, we know what’s what when it comes to small business. So take a look at our advice, tips and expert guidance to help you launch and grow your own venture. We’ve cherry-picked topics that affect all SMEs – from law, finance, tax and employment, to creative strategy and marketing. Bookmark your favourite Knowledge Hub articles, and do visit regularly – we’re always adding useful content.

How You Can Use Twitter to Market Your Business

How You Can Use Twitter to Market Your Business

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How You Can Use Twitter to Market Your Business

With 316 million monthly active users and 500 million Tweets sent globally each day, It’s surely a no-brainer for businesses to jump on Twitter.

Business Debt Consolidation Loans: How to Consolidate & Your Options

Business Debt Consolidation Loans: How to Consolidate & Your Options

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Business Debt Consolidation Loans: How to Consolidate & Your Options

​If your business is struggling financially, debt consolidation is an effective first step towards getting things back on track. Here's how you can start.

Why Offering a Free Trial Might Not Be Such A Great Idea

Why Offering a Free Trial Might Not Be Such A Great Idea

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Why Offering a Free Trial Might Not Be Such A Great Idea

Offering free products or trials can seem like a great idea for persuading people to use and talk about what youre offering, but what are the implications?

How To Turn Digital Media Into Increased Footfall

How To Turn Digital Media Into Increased Footfall

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How To Turn Digital Media Into Increased Footfall

Traditional promotion is dead. Long live Digital Media. Here are some ways you can use technology to grow your business footfall

Is Your Competitor Analysis as Good as it Can Be?

Is Your Competitor Analysis as Good as it Can Be?

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Is Your Competitor Analysis as Good as it Can Be?

Competitor analysis means working out who your competitors are, and assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, knowledge is power.

Bad Credit Business Loans

Bad Credit Business Loans

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Bad Credit Business Loans

Do you have a bad credit score? Don't worry, there are still plenty of business funding options from alternative finance providers like Fleximize

Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor

Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor

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Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor

Sensible pricing is essential for business – but price wars can be disastrous, and usually mean that everybody loses.

How Bluetooth Marketing Could Give You The Edge

How Bluetooth Marketing Could Give You The Edge

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How Bluetooth Marketing Could Give You The Edge

Bluetooth Marketing is a still relatively untested channel but in terms of catching passing trade and winning business it can be incredibly effective.

Launching Your Trial Product

Launching Your Trial Product

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Launching Your Trial Product

You might be wondering if free trials are cost effective. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is yes, but only if they’re carefully planned out.

Yorkshire Bank Loans

Yorkshire Bank Loans

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Yorkshire Bank Loans

Here's our guide to Yorkshire Bank business loans, covering investment loans, term loans and the Enterprise Finance Guarantee

How Affiliate Marketing Could Revolutionize Your Lead Flow

How Affiliate Marketing Could Revolutionize Your Lead Flow

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How Affiliate Marketing Could Revolutionize Your Lead Flow

For many small business owners, affiliate marketing can seem confusing and complicated, but it's actually incredibly simple. Here's how it works...

Writing a Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan

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Writing a Business Plan

If you want to start out in business, and you've got a great idea, you need to plan how your business will launch, grow and sustain itself. Here's how

How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

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How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

In order to market to your foreign audience as effectively as possible, you need to be prepared to really get to know your customers. Here's how.

How to Write a Press Release For Your Business

How to Write a Press Release For Your Business

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How to Write a Press Release For Your Business

Writing an effective press release for a new business can be tricky if you're unsure, but there are steps you can take to get your press release noticed

Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

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Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

Your business needs should dictate when you move from your home to a retail location. You’ll need to take into account plenty of costs. Here's how.

Growing Your Small Business Online

Growing Your Small Business Online

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Growing Your Small Business Online

Want to grow your small business online, but don't know where to start? Here are the basics before you get tweeting/posting/blogging.

Halifax Business Loans

Halifax Business Loans

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Halifax Business Loans

Halifax business loans are operated by Lloyds Bank and RBS. We look at the the range of small business loans from Lloyds, RBS and other high street lenders.

How is Your Pension Calculated?

How is Your Pension Calculated?

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How is Your Pension Calculated?

Interested to know how your pension is calculated, or what you're entitled to? Fleximize offers a brief introduction to the state pension and when to claim

Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

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Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

What are the consequences for terminating an executive officer in a US firm that has accepted Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) government funding?

Metro Bank Business Loans

Metro Bank Business Loans

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Metro Bank Business Loans

Metro Bank business accounts and loans challenge the services offered by the big banks. Here's a quick look at if they're the right fit for your growing business