The Knowledge Hub

A Small Business Guide to Web Design

Chris Hardy

Designing a website for your business is a complex but essential task. These handy web design tips should be all you need to help your company shine online

How Casper and Eve Are Driving Innovation in the Mattress Industry

David Kiriakidis

Startups Casper and Eve have revolutionized the experience of buying a mattress. We discover how the two companies have successfully disrupted the industry

Theme Parks, Telly Addicts & Tax Problems

The Fleximize Team

What are the secrets of Disney's success? What is it that makes Channel 4's Gogglebox so special? Who does Amazon owe €250m in unpaid tax?

The Business Case for Flexible Working

Jason Downes

Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?

7 Simple Ways to Up Your PPC Game

Jessie Leong

PPC ads not converting? Paid search not paying the bills? Check out this simple guide to maximising the returns from your pay-per-click campaigns

Why Business Owners Should Learn to Love Failure

Flick Hardingham

Building a successful business depends on embracing failure from the start, not fearing it. Here's how to create a fail-friendly culture in your company

Cybersecurity, Czech Charm & Commuter Congestion

Jessie Leong

Why passwords still carry their weight in importance. The magic of medieval Prague. Will facial recognition take the pain out of rush hour?

10 Essential Tips for Trade Show Success

Richard LeCount

Trade shows and exhibitions are still a valuable marketing channel for businesses, but how can you make them to work to your advantage?

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

Emma Davidson

Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?

Dissecting the Aftermath of General Election 2017

Paul Anderson

As parliament takes its summer recess and attention turns to Brexit, how does one make sense of the last three months in UK politics? And what's next?

Giant Pandas, Doorbells & Dystopian Futures

The Fleximize Team

The two biggest reasons to visit Edinburgh this winter. Why The Handmaid's Tale cleaned up at the Emmys. How is Nest making smart homes smarter?

What Is a Sole Trader?

Adam Pescod

Thinking of setting up as a sole trader? Find out what it means, how to register, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of business structure

How to Make Meetings More Productive

Dave Howell

Meetings can be a huge drain on company resources, but they don't need to be. Wave goodbye to the bored room with these essential business meeting tips

Asset-Based Lending: a Guide for Small Businesses

Craig Farmer

Is asset-based finance a good fit for your business? This guide examines the pros and cons of factoring, invoice discounting and asset-based lending

Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers

Michelle Last

The UK government introduced shared parental leave in 2015, offering parents a more flexible childcare arrangement. But what does it all mean for employers?

Driverless Cars, Blockchain & Shapeshifting Clowns

David Kiriakidis

Discovering how driverless cars actually see. How a Finnish fintech startup is making life easier for refugees. Is It the horror movie of the year?

Debentures: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Adam Pescod

If you're looking to apply for a business loan or overdraft, you might be asked to agree to a debenture. Here's everything you need to know about debentures

How to Find and Maintain Work-Life Balance

Richard Walton

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is notoriously difficult for entrepreneurs. But it's not impossible. Here's how you can find your perfect balance

Space, Fake Co-Founders & the Future of Amazon

Jessie Leong

The expensive business of the space race. How a fake co-founder exposed sexism in the tech sector. What would a house controlled by Amazon look like?

The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Sarra Bejaoui

Hiring a virtual assistant can deliver numerous benefits to a business, but there are a few things to consider before bringing a virtual PA on board