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.

Google AMP is Coming – Are You Mobile-Ready?

Google AMP is Coming – Are You Mobile-Ready?

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Google AMP is Coming – Are You Mobile-Ready?

Mobile search is set to outdo PC, so it's time to get your content mobile-ready before you start to lose customers to other sites.

How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?

How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?

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How Would Today's Courts Treat Guy Fawkes' Sentence?

Fleximize's legal eagle shares her thoughts on how today's courts would treat Guy Fawkes' gruesome sentencing for treason.

What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?

What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?

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What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?

Fleximize's very own legal expert explains a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and the steps you need to take.

HSBC Business Loans

HSBC Business Loans

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HSBC Business Loans

Here's a quick look at the HSBC business loans currently available to UK SMEs, including their fees and eligibility requirements

The Expensive Video Game Problem

The Expensive Video Game Problem

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The Expensive Video Game Problem

Funding is an issue that plagues the gaming industry on a daily basis, so how can we overcome it, and how can developers find the finance they need?

NatWest Business Loans

NatWest Business Loans

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NatWest Business Loans

NatWest business loans include startup funding and financing for growing SMEs. Find out if NatWest business finance is suitable for your growing SME with our handy guide covering NatWest business lending options.

Registering Your Business as a Limited Company

Registering Your Business as a Limited Company

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Registering Your Business as a Limited Company

​Being a sole trader may offer you the business structure you want, but it doesn’t give you the protection a limited company gives you.

Create a Great Place to Work and Unlock Business Potential

Create a Great Place to Work and Unlock Business Potential

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Create a Great Place to Work and Unlock Business Potential

How to unlock potential by creating a great place to work. Find out what makes a positive workplace and why it inspires people to work better.

Back of the Cab: Our View on The Apprentice

Back of the Cab: Our View on The Apprentice

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Back of the Cab: Our View on The Apprentice

Fan of BBC's The Apprentice? Fleximize is too! We reveal our thoughts on the new season and the next 18 candidates looking to prove their business know-how

The Small Business Guide to Video Content

The Small Business Guide to Video Content

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The Small Business Guide to Video Content

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

Top Tips for Applying for a Business Loan

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Top Tips for Applying for a Business Loan

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

How to Use Infographics to Get Your Message Across

How to Use Infographics to Get Your Message Across

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How to Use Infographics to Get Your Message Across

​Infographics, or information graphics, can be a very useful and effective medium for sharing or explaining concepts or data. Here's how.

How to Use Social Media Marketing on a Tiny Budget

How to Use Social Media Marketing on a Tiny Budget

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How to Use Social Media Marketing on a Tiny Budget

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

Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business

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Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business

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

Registering Your Trademark

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Registering Your Trademark

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

5 Useful VAT Schemes for SMEs

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5 Useful VAT Schemes for SMEs

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..

Ask Fleximize: Content Marketing

Ask Fleximize: Content Marketing

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Ask Fleximize: Content Marketing

The three burning questions on the lips of business owners. This time, we look at content marketing and how you can type your way to business success

4 FAQs for Freelancers

4 FAQs for Freelancers

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4 FAQs for Freelancers

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?

How Can I Revamp My Email Lists?

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How Can I Revamp My Email Lists?

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

3 Steps to Revolutionizing Your Product Cycle

3 Steps to Revolutionizing Your Product Cycle

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3 Steps to Revolutionizing Your Product Cycle

How to work out what your customers actually want, how to deliver it (metaphorically and literally) and the effect it could have on your business