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.

Use Google Surveys For Customer Data

Use Google Surveys For Customer Data

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Use Google Surveys For Customer Data

Struggling to understand your customers? Here's how your business can utilise Google Surveys to get to know them, and what they want.

Getting to Grips With IR35 - Quick Tips

Getting to Grips With IR35 - Quick Tips

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Getting to Grips With IR35 - Quick Tips

IR35 is used by HMRC to stop companies using intermediaries to​ avoid paying the correct tax and National Insurance.

How Much Maternity Leave Do You Give Staff?

How Much Maternity Leave Do You Give Staff?

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How Much Maternity Leave Do You Give Staff?

It's vital that employers know how much maternity and paternity leave is legally required for employees. Learn more here about signing time off for a baby

Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

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Terminating an Executive Officer After TARP Funding

What are the consequences for terminating an executive officer in a US firm that has accepted Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) government funding?

Metro Bank Business Loans

Metro Bank Business Loans

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Metro Bank Business Loans

Metro Bank business accounts and loans challenge the services offered by the big banks. Here's a quick look at if they're the right fit for your growing business

What is the Actual SEO Value of Content?

What is the Actual SEO Value of Content?

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What is the Actual SEO Value of Content?

​For SEO purposes, content is more important than ever. Google has just released an important algorithm update and here's what it means for businesses.

Peer-to-Peer Finance (P2P) and Funding Circle

Peer-to-Peer Finance (P2P) and Funding Circle

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Peer-to-Peer Finance (P2P) and Funding Circle

We explore why alternative finance and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms like Funding Circle are getting businesses and the government so excited

The One With All the Crowdsourcing...

The One With All the Crowdsourcing...

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The One With All the Crowdsourcing...

How you can use crowdfunding to successfully grow your business and establish buzz around your brand

Barclays Bank Loans

Barclays Bank Loans

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Barclays Bank Loans

Is a Barclays business loan right for your small business? Find out how much you can borrow and what you need to do to prepare for the lending application.

Growth Hacking 101

Growth Hacking 101

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Growth Hacking 101

Actionable tips on growing your small business or start up, and taking your business to the next level of growth. Hack your way to the top!

New Year, New Resolutions and New Resources!

New Year, New Resolutions and New Resources!

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New Year, New Resolutions and New Resources!

These books and blogs, old and new, have helped us to grow and build our business, and will hopefully help you, too

Lloyds Business Loans

Lloyds Business Loans

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Lloyds Business Loans

Lloyds Bank business loans and Lloyds Bank commercial finance are available for SMEs. Read this article to figure out if they're right for your business.

Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights

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Intellectual Property Rights

Your frequently asked questions (FAQs) on trademark law, intellectual property, product manufacturing and your associated legal protection.

7 Business Tax Basics

7 Business Tax Basics

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7 Business Tax Basics

7 frequently asked questions (FAQs) on business tax, covering the basics of setting yourself as a new business, and staying on the right side of the law.

The Effect of Promotion on your Leadership Style

The Effect of Promotion on your Leadership Style

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The Effect of Promotion on your Leadership Style

When you're promoted, there is an inevitable change in your leadership style. But how can you ensure you don't alienate employees and keep them performing?

Why You're Doing FX Payments All Wrong

Why You're Doing FX Payments All Wrong

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Why You're Doing FX Payments All Wrong

For those who have to contend with the murky world of transferring money abroad, you know that there are large risks with dealing in foreign exchange.

What's Debt to Equity Ratio?

What's Debt to Equity Ratio?

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What's Debt to Equity Ratio?

Debt to equity ratio is one important indicator of a company's financial stability. Learn how to calculate your score and what it means for your business

Creating a Buzz About Your Business

Creating a Buzz About Your Business

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Creating a Buzz About Your Business

Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool, so how can you encourage your customers to create a buzz about your brand? We look at building brand champions

What's the Hourly National Minimum Wage?

What's the Hourly National Minimum Wage?

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What's the Hourly National Minimum Wage?

With the hourly national minimum wage due to rise, it's important for employers to be prepared. Find out about the current regulations and planned changes

Non-Compete Clauses for Freelancers (Part 2)

Non-Compete Clauses for Freelancers (Part 2)

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Non-Compete Clauses for Freelancers (Part 2)

Freelancers: find out what your options are for exiting a non-compete clause that could be blocking you moving on in your career.