The Knowledge Hub

3 Tips for Starting Up

Marcia Smith

When starting up your business, there are many things to consider. But which 3 are most important? Knowledge Hub reveals the first three things to address..

Managing Staff Personalities

Emma Meakin

In every office environment, there are strong personalities. Do you understand fully how to manage them to benefit your business?

How do I Ensure Effective Team Management?

Emma Meakin

Good team management is based on trust, understanding and recognition. Read why it's necessary to get results, and our tips for being a successful manager

Use Google Surveys For Customer Data

Marcia Smith

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

Marcia Smith

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?

Marcia Smith

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

Carl Stanford

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

The Fleximize Team

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?

Daniel Kidd

​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

Michael Bridgman

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...

Michael Bridgman

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

Barclays Bank Loans

The Fleximize Team

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

Vanessa Barlow

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!

Michael Bridgman

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

The Fleximize Team

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

Carl Stanford

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

7 Business Tax Basics

Carl Stanford

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

Emma Meakin

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

Michael Bridgman

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?

Marcia Smith

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