The Knowledge Hub

The Small Business Guide to Video Content

Daniel Kidd

A quick look at viral content from recent years shows some common themes. Popular videos have content that people want to share with others.

Top Tips for Applying for a Business Loan

Caz Blaxcell

Read our essential tips for applying for a business loan to give yourself the best possible chance of securing funding

How to Use Social Media Marketing on a Tiny Budget

David Kiriakidis

So many companies have a small or non-existent marketing budget, so how can they still market effectively without tugging at the purse strings every day?

Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business

Kate Josselyn

Setting up or altering a UK partnership business requires some practical and legal knowledge; these FAQs should help you get your company up and running.

Registering Your Trademark

Emma Meakin

If you've got your small business set up, you need to safeguard it with a trademark. Here's everything you need to know to protect your business today.

5 Useful VAT Schemes for SMEs

Marcia Smith

We all like to save a bit of money here and there. It's especially important for small businesses. Here are our top 5 VAT schemes to save you a few pounds..

4 FAQs for Freelancers

Carl Stanford

From long-term freelancing, to non-compete agreements and working from home, these four FAQs should help you understand your rights as a freelancer.

How Can I Revamp My Email Lists?

David Kiriakidis

How to test, cleanse and segment your email lists to help you avoid the dreaded spam filter and increase the ROI from email marketing

Freelancing vs Full-Time Employment

Marcia Smith

What would work best for you? The freedom of freelancing or the stability of employment work. Check out this article about the pros and cons of each.

​Should You Patent a New Idea?

Emma Meakin

Protecting a new idea, invention or design with a patent can give you a competitive edge in the market by preventing copies. We share how and when to apply

Understanding Your Legal Rights as an Employee

Carl Stanford

Your employer should (of course) abide by employment law, but a wise employee should always seek to understand his or her legal rights.

Market Your Niche Product: The Hacker's Way

David Kiriakidis

Marketing a niche product can be difficult. Here's a super-quick and low-cost way of getting your niche product in front of the right crowd, however small.

So You Think You Can Entrepreneur...

Daniel Kidd

Being an entrepreneur can seem very exciting, but what's entrepreneurship really about? Fleximize breaks down exactly what it takes to be an entrepreneur

How to Combat the Competition

Marcia Smith

Competition is fierce across all industries so it's vital to know how to deal with competitors. We evaluate strategies for staying ahead of the compeititon

How to Find Your Perfect Marketing Agency

Daniel Kidd

Taking on a marketing agency can be a daunting prospect for any small business, so here's what you should expect and how to find the one most suited to you.

3 Examples of Government Grants

Marcia Smith

Government offers a range of business grants, and while limited it can be a good starting point when seeking support. We list 3 types of government funding

Ulster Bank Loans

Elma Glasgow

Ulster Bank business loans are available in small and large amounts for SMEs, but is a traditional lender the suitable solution for your funding needs?

How Unique Are You?

Marcia Smith

Offering customers a unique product or serving a niche market can help you stand apart from your rivals.

How to Avoid the Dreaded 'Unsubscribe' Button

David Kiriakidis

So you've jumped on the email marketing bandwagon. Now here's how to avoid high bounce and unsubscribe rates and keep your ROI high.

How to Drive Sales For Your New Product

Daniel Kidd

When launching a new product there are two things you should consider before starting your marketing campaign; content & delivery. Here's why.