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 Deborah Meaden Made Her Fortune

How Deborah Meaden Made Her Fortune

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How Deborah Meaden Made Her Fortune

The Dragons' Den businesswoman, Deborah Meaden, may be worth millions, but how did she achieve her high-flying status? Read her story here

AirPnP – The Airbnb For Toilets

AirPnP – The Airbnb For Toilets

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AirPnP – The Airbnb For Toilets

AirPnP is the Airbnb for people renting our their bathrooms, and is one of the newest additions to the sharing economy

Top 10 Fintech for Small Businesses

Top 10 Fintech for Small Businesses

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Top 10 Fintech for Small Businesses

We delve into the prestigious FinTech50 2015 list of the hottest European Fintech firms to find the top 10 offering valuable tools to SMEs including Klarna

Where to Find Small Business Funding

Where to Find Small Business Funding

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Where to Find Small Business Funding

Small business funding can be tricky to find, but this article tells you what's available, with more info in the FREE Ultimate Guide to Business Funding

The Fleximize Mission

The Fleximize Mission

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The Fleximize Mission

Take a look at The Fleximize Mission - an award-winning interactive experience for entrepreneurs which will help unleash the potential of your business

How the Courts Help with Personal Debt

How the Courts Help with Personal Debt

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How the Courts Help with Personal Debt

Personal debt can seem like a problem that's impossible to resolve, but you don’t have to face your finances alone. Learn how the courts can help you repay

The Career of Steve Jobs

The Career of Steve Jobs

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The Career of Steve Jobs

The story of Apple founder Steve Jobs' career and his mission to revolutionize how we use consumer electronics – from the Apple 1 computer to the iPhone 5

Morning Rituals of Highly Successful People

Morning Rituals of Highly Successful People

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Morning Rituals of Highly Successful People

Is your morning ritual setting you up for success? See how some of the most successful people structure mornings to get the best start to the day

Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)

Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)

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Understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)

What is the Data Protection Act 1998, how should you deal with data access requests, and what other aspects of DPA are likely to affect your small business?

What’s an SME?

What’s an SME?

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What’s an SME?

The definition of an SME can vary – we give you the micro, small and medium enterprise business criteria from HMRC, the EU, Companies House and others

Motivating Employees to Achieve Business Goals

Motivating Employees to Achieve Business Goals

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Motivating Employees to Achieve Business Goals

Inspiring a motivated workforce improves productivity, brand reputation and staff retention. Read our tips for enhancing your employee engagement strategy

5 New Year's Resolutions for the Digital Entrepreneur

5 New Year's Resolutions for the Digital Entrepreneur

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5 New Year's Resolutions for the Digital Entrepreneur

New Year's resolutions for digital entrepreneurs: some awesome resolution ideas for 2016. We've given resolutions a digital spin

Why do SMEs Need to Switch Energy Supplier?

Why do SMEs Need to Switch Energy Supplier?

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Why do SMEs Need to Switch Energy Supplier?

With scandals emerging of energy suppliers overcharging their customers, many SMEs are considering switching. Find out if you should be doing the same

8 UX Elements That You May Be Getting Badly Wrong

8 UX Elements That You May Be Getting Badly Wrong

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8 UX Elements That You May Be Getting Badly Wrong

Mistakes in website design could cost you valuable leads and online sales. We list 8 common issues that ruin user experience so you can avoid the pitfalls

Top 50 Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2016

Top 50 Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2016

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Top 50 Twitter Accounts to Follow in 2016

Want your Twitter timeline to be filled with great content? Check out our favourite Twitter accounts, full of influencers, entrepreneurs and innovators

An Employee's Not Just for Christmas

An Employee's Not Just for Christmas

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An Employee's Not Just for Christmas

Staff satisfaction and retention should be of concern for employers all year round. Perkbox shares why and how to reward your workforce to keep them happy

Fleximize's Year 2015

Fleximize's Year 2015

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Fleximize's Year 2015

Star Wars, royal nippers, and a sexy new Fleximize — 2015 has been a year to remember. We round up the highlights of a busy year in fintech.

Will NLW Make Employees the Victims?

Will NLW Make Employees the Victims?

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Will NLW Make Employees the Victims?

Phil Foster discusses how the new National Living Wage could cause SMEs to make low-skilled staff unemployed to save on costs.

The Story of Colonel Sanders, KFC Founder

The Story of Colonel Sanders, KFC Founder

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The Story of Colonel Sanders, KFC Founder

KFC founder, Colonel Sanders, fought hard for success he triumphed after a lifetime of drama and bad luck. Read about his rollercoaster of a career here

How to File for Bankruptcy

How to File for Bankruptcy

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How to File for Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is often a last resort, but it's important to be prepared ahead of time. We cover the various stages involved in declaring bankruptcy