The Knowledge Hub

​Non-Compete Clause: The Ins and Outs

Emma Meakin

Non-compete clauses are commonplace in the commercial world, so if you’ve signed one but you’re considering your options, here's all you need to know.

​Trademarks: The Basics

Emma Meakin

A trademark is a distinguishing mark used to set your products and services aside from your competitors, and here's why it's important for your business.

Security on a Loan: Mortgages, and Fixed and Floating Charges

Emma Meakin

Security against business loans comes in different forms, here we explain mortgages, and how fixed and floating charges work.

How to Diversify Your Business

Marcia Smith

Thinking of targeting new markets and innovating your products or services? We're offering some useful advice to help you advance your business.

Shareholders’ Rights and Unfair Prejudice

Emma Meakin

We explain unfair prejudice and how it can affect company shareholders. If you think you're a victim, read our guidance and examples.

Monitoring your Clients' Happiness

Emma Meakin

Ensuring your clients are happy and content with your business is key to building lasting relationships and repeat custom. Here's why...

What to Consider Before Merging With Another Company

Marcia Smith

Merging with another business can be daunting prospect for everyone from employees to owners. Here's how to plan your merger to ensure success.

Why Do Half of M&A Deals Fail?

Marcia Smith

It's a fact of reality that many M&A deals end up in failure. Here are the key reasons why, and what you can learn from experience.

The Importance of Location to a Business

Marcia Smith

In an increasingly digital world, how does the location of a business impact its success? And what factors should you consider when locating your company?

The (Not So) Silent Revolution...

Michael Bridgman

Entrepreneurs in the industry have taken lessons from Silicon Valley and are trying to disrupt a millennia old banking industry by focusing on customers.

Why You Should Worry About Indirect Competition

Marcia Smith

It's not just your direct competitors, you need to worry about. Be aware of the wider competition also vying for your customers' business.

Key Marketing Metrics To Assess Strategy

Marcia Smith

For any marketing strategy, it's vital you're able to measure its success. CPA and ROI are among the marketing metrics that help to assess your performance

No-Frills Deals and Freebies

Marcia Smith

No frills deals and freebies can work incredibly well for some businesses and not at all for others. Here's how you can work out the potential benefits.

Cut Costs Via Outsourcing & Automation

Marcia Smith

Outsourcing or automating tasks may help save money for your business, but there are some drawbacks to consider such as quality control and upfront costs

Reacting to a More Successful Competitor

Marcia Smith

We suggest positive ways in dealing with a more successful competitor - there's no reason why you can't still thrive.

Why Offer Live Chat on Your Website?

Marcia Smith

Live chat provides a unique way to communicate with customers instantaneously. Here are a few reasons why you should consider offering a live chat service

How to Look After Your Credit Rating

Emma Meakin

Your credit rating can be a major factor when it comes to getting business funding. We answer your questions on how a credit rating is looked at by lenders

Trademark Registration Isn’t Everlasting

Emma Meakin

Just because you have registered your trademark, it doesn’t mean that it remains registered. Here's what you need to do to maintain its registered status.

Dealing with HMRC for a Client

Emma Meakin

If you're going to be dealing with HMRC on behalf of one of your clients, you need to obtain client authorisation. Here's how.

Which Traits Can Shorten Your Leadership Career?

Emma Meakin

Which leaderships traits will end your leadership role, and what can you do to counterbalance these.