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.

Creating Your First Content Strategy

Creating Your First Content Strategy

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Creating Your First Content Strategy

Everything you need to know to start putting together your first content strategy for your business from understanding your customers to implementing it.

Content: The Most Profitable Revenue Channel Ever?

Content: The Most Profitable Revenue Channel Ever?

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Content: The Most Profitable Revenue Channel Ever?

How to mine your business and industry for interesting and engaging topics such as new products, technological developments and fashions.

​Defences for Trademark Infringement

​Defences for Trademark Infringement

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​Defences for Trademark Infringement

Have you been accused of trademark infringement? Are you facing a threat of proceedings? Don’t panic - there may be a defence.

The Small Business Guide to Making Content Work

The Small Business Guide to Making Content Work

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The Small Business Guide to Making Content Work

A strong piece of content shouldn't be limited. Making the most out of your content means thinking about different channels.

Why Content is Such a Buzzword in Business

Why Content is Such a Buzzword in Business

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Why Content is Such a Buzzword in Business

In the age of ecommerce, the way in which companies and clients interact has changed in recent years, and posting adverts simply doesnt cut it anymore

How to Turn Blogging Into a Revenue Channel

How to Turn Blogging Into a Revenue Channel

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How to Turn Blogging Into a Revenue Channel

A blog gives your company a personal face. It can be a simple way to convey complicated messages to your customers and can help you build a loyal following.

What Your Images Say About Your Business

What Your Images Say About Your Business

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What Your Images Say About Your Business

A picture is worth a thousand words. Supporting imagery is essential to creating a great website, but it’s vital that you use those images legally.

Launching Your Own Personal Training Business

Launching Your Own Personal Training Business

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Launching Your Own Personal Training Business

​To launch your own personal training business you will need to make sure you can deliver a quality service yourself, or hire a partner. Here's how.

How to Make The Most of Twitter on a Tiny Budget

How to Make The Most of Twitter on a Tiny Budget

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How to Make The Most of Twitter on a Tiny Budget

If you have a small marketing budget, how do you use Twitter? How can you grow your presence for free? Here are our top tips..

Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?

Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?

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Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?

It can be one of the most difficult decisions an entrepreneur will ever make - Can your business stand the test of time in a different country?

How to Make The Most of Facebook on a Tiny Budget

How to Make The Most of Facebook on a Tiny Budget

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How to Make The Most of Facebook on a Tiny Budget

​It all used to be quite simple. You'd work out who you wanted to like your page, put together the right content and Bob's your uncle. And then...

Why You Should Focus More on Email Marketing

Why You Should Focus More on Email Marketing

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Why You Should Focus More on Email Marketing

With other, more 'exciting' digital channels, email marketing is often a forgotten channel, but it could actually be your most effective.

How to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Business Effectively

How to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Business Effectively

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How to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Business Effectively

With over 313 million members in more than 200 new countries, if your business doesnt have a presence on LinkedIn, it should do. Here's our handy guide

Declaring Your Second Income

Declaring Your Second Income

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Declaring Your Second Income

If you're lucky enough to have a second income, not declaring it could land you in a whole heap of trouble with HMRC, so here's how to declare it.

Leaving Your Family Business

Leaving Your Family Business

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Leaving Your Family Business

Leaving your family business is always hard, after all you don't want to upset family members. Here's everything you need to know.

A Licence to Kill

A Licence to Kill

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A Licence to Kill

If you’re operating solely within the UK, there's often no need to obtain a business licence. However, specific licences may be required in your sector.

Dealing With Sub-Contractors

Dealing With Sub-Contractors

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Dealing With Sub-Contractors

It's important to remember that a sub-contractor isn’t an employee, so you can’t treat them as one. So how do you deal with them when it all goes sour?

Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?

Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?

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Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?

Tax in the UK is decided by the type of goods or services you’re providing, not the type of company that runs it, so can you use this to your advantage?

How You Can Learn to be Creative

How You Can Learn to be Creative

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How You Can Learn to be Creative

You can’t teach someone to come up with great ideas, but creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed with the right kind of attitude.

The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas

The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas

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The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas

In a technologically advanced age, businesses need to protect their products and ideas from plagiarism via a copyright, a trademark, a patent or a design.