The Knowledge Hub

Acas and Employment Disputes

Emma Meakin

Acas is essential in bringing a dispute to an employment tribunal, but do you know what it is? We share an overview of the service, and when to use it

​How to Add a New Shareholder

Emma Meakin

Find out how to add a shareholder to your company and how to invest in a firm by buying shares. Before you do anything, read our guide.

How the Employment Appeal Tribunal Works

Emma Meakin

If you think an employment tribunal has made a wrong decision, there may be steps you can take to appeal. We cover the appeal process from start to finish

The Employment Tribunal Timeline

Emma Meakin

Planning to make a claim to the employment tribunal? Wondering how long the process will take? This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know

Tips on Sustainable Growth

Marcia Smith

Being aware of the the key factors and challenges of sustainable growth can help your business succeed in the long term.

Time Scales for Handling Customer Complaints

Emma Meakin

No business owner wants complaints about their products or business, but when they happen, here's how you should respond to them.

How to Build a Client Base

Marcia Smith

Landing your first client can be tough, particularly if don't already have a network in place. Explore our advice on developing a client base from scratch

​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.

Peer-to-Peer Lenders in the UK

Marcia Smith

With peer-to-peer lending growing in popularity among businesses seeking new investors for funding, we take a look at some of the top P2P lenders in the UK

​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.

Employment Tribunals: Understanding the Basics

Emma Meakin

What is an employment tribunal, how does it work and what will it achieve? This simple guide from Fleximize covers the basics of employment tribunals

Introduction to VAT

Marcia Smith

Confused about VAT? Unsure how it's calculated, or what it applies to? These are just some of the questions we cover in our beginner's introduction to VAT