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.

Interacting With Your Clients Both New and Old

Interacting With Your Clients Both New and Old

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Interacting With Your Clients Both New and Old

Should client interaction be based on their regular custom or should all customers be treated equally?

Halifax Business Loans

Halifax Business Loans

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Halifax Business Loans

Halifax business loans are operated by Lloyds Bank and RBS. We look at the the range of small business loans from Lloyds, RBS and other high street lenders.

Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

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Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

The three burning questions on the lips of business owners. This time we look at some of the common creative challenges facing small business owners.

Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

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Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

In this edition of Ask Fleximize we answer all your burning questions on reaching out to potential customers, converting and retaining them.

How is Your Pension Calculated?

How is Your Pension Calculated?

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How is Your Pension Calculated?

Interested to know how your pension is calculated, or what you're entitled to? Fleximize offers a brief introduction to the state pension and when to claim

3 Tips for Starting Up

3 Tips for Starting Up

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3 Tips for Starting Up

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

Managing Staff Personalities

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Managing Staff Personalities

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?

How do I Ensure Effective Team Management?

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How do I Ensure Effective Team Management?

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

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.