The Knowledge Hub

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.

What is Content Marketing?

Marcia Smith

Content marketing is now an essential part of any marketing strategy. Read our introduction to content marketing including blogs, videos and social posts

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Expansion

Marcia Smith

Discover the common pitfalls of business growth and how to avoid them. If you're targeting new markets or diversifying your services, here are our top tips

The Financial Revolution

Michael Bridgman

Get the key facts and figures about the rapid growth of fintech on a global scale to understand exactly why industry leaders are so excited for the future

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?

​Introduction to Non-Disclosure Agreements

Emma Meakin

What's a non-disclosure agreement, and do you need one? Read our introduction to NDAs to learn how they work and why you need one to protect your business

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

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