The Knowledge Hub

Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Emma Meakin

Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are common across industries. But do you know what you are signing and what happens if you breach the contract?

Tracking Staff Time on Social Media and Calls

Marcia Smith

Find out what the best ways are to monitor personal time on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, personal phones, etc.

So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?

Marcia Smith

Your employer's obligations for payments when employment ends - pay for severance, gardening leave and notice period.

What is a Linear Model of Communication?

The Fleximize Team

Linear models of communication have been largely superseded by transactional and mutual models, but they still have a number of advantages for businesses

HMRC Penalties for Self-Employed Workers

Kate Josselyn

Tax rules on using self-employed workers have been tightened. Make sure you understand who's responsible for tax and NI if you have self-employed workers

Can I Reduce Employee Benefits?

Marcia Smith

If you're looking to cut costs, you may need to reduce employee benefits. Unpack Fleximize's advice on why it's best to approach with caution and negotiate

4 Steps to Debt Restructuring

Marcia Smith

Most business owners have struggled at some point with finance, and debt restructuring can be an effective way to get your company in the black. Here's why.

Why Using a Loan to Hire Employees is Risky

Kate Josselyn

Taking out a loan to recruit new staff is okay if you're sure you can afford it. It's risky so consider these issues first.

Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off

Marcia Smith

If you need to cut costs, sometimes reducing staff hours is the only option. Find out what the legal obligations are before changing your employee's hours

Should You Add a Customer Feedback Section?

Marcia Smith

Getting customer feedback should be an ongoing effort. Find out how adding a customer feedback section to your website helps keep track of customer needs

Firing Employees - FAQs

Marcia Smith

The process of firing an employee always leads to questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions, and how to cover your back as an employer.

How Important is a First Draft for Business Reports?

Emma Meakin

When you're putting together any form of business report, it's vital that you do a first draft beforehand. Here are the reasons why...

How to Raise a Formal Grievance

Marcia Smith

When issues arise at work, it's not always possible to fix them without external help. Here's what to do and who to involve when raising a formal grievance

3 Steps to Managing a Difficult Employee

Marcia Smith

Managing a difficult employee can be tricky at the best of times, so here are our tips for talking to them and working with them to improve.

When Will Your Start-up Start Making a Profit?

Marcia Smith

It can take years to be profitable, but it doesn't mean you're a failure. Looking for positive signs and planning certainly helps.

How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

Emma Meakin

Presenting to a Board of Directors can be daunting, even for the most confident of business owners. Here are our top tips for making it go hitch-free.

What are Line Management Systems?

Emma Meakin

How you can use line management efficiently to manage each employee and their productivity on a day to day basis.

Importance of Maintaining Staff Motivation

Marcia Smith

Staff motivation is such an important factor for any business, of any size. We explore how you can motivate your employees and keep them that way.

Protect Yourself From Similar Businesses

Marcia Smith

Launching a company based on a great idea? Then you must protect it and be strategic to stay ahead of competition.

How Can I Discover if My Customers Are Satisfied?

Emma Meakin

When running a business, your customers should always be your main priority. But how do you know if they are satisfied? Here are our top tips...