The Knowledge Hub

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

No-Frills Deals and Freebies

Marcia Smith

No frills deals and freebies can work incredibly well for some businesses and not at all for others. Here's how you can work out the potential benefits.

Cut Costs Via Outsourcing & Automation

Marcia Smith

Outsourcing or automating tasks may help save money for your business, but there are some drawbacks to consider such as quality control and upfront costs

Reacting to a More Successful Competitor

Marcia Smith

We suggest positive ways in dealing with a more successful competitor - there's no reason why you can't still thrive.

Why Offer Live Chat on Your Website?

Marcia Smith

Live chat provides a unique way to communicate with customers instantaneously. Here are a few reasons why you should consider offering a live chat service

5 Steps to Protecting Your Credit Rating

Emma Meakin

Credit rating can have a huge effect on your ability to secure vital funding for your business. Here are five simple steps to improve your credit rating