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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..

Ask Fleximize: Content Marketing

Daniel Kidd

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

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

3 Steps to Revolutionizing Your Product Cycle

Daniel Kidd

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

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.

What Your Logo and Font Say About Your Business

Daniel Kidd

Getting your logo design right is hugely important for your business, principally because it establishes your brand and creates customer recognition.

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.

What’s the Consumer Confidence Index?

Marcia Smith

What’s the Consumer Confidence Index, and why is it important in business? Fleximize explains in detail, including how to use this data to plan your budget

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.

What is Trademark Infringement?

Emma Meakin

Trademark infringement: What is it? Have you seen someone with a similar or identical mark? Then you may need to take action...

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.