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.

Handling New Customer Credit Applications

Handling New Customer Credit Applications

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Handling New Customer Credit Applications

Correctly handling new customer credit applications across departments will ensure that the process is smooth and efficient. We offer our advice to lenders

What's Better - Product Price or Quality?

What's Better - Product Price or Quality?

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What's Better - Product Price or Quality?

Is product price or quality more important when overcoming the competition? We share how to gain a competitive edge on brand image and customer experience

Managing Employee Medical Issues

Managing Employee Medical Issues

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Managing Employee Medical Issues

Dealing with medical conditions in the workplace - when you can terminate contracts and handling personal data.

Tangible Fixed Assets vs Intangible Assets

Tangible Fixed Assets vs Intangible Assets

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Tangible Fixed Assets vs Intangible Assets

Read our quick introductory guide to the differences between tangible fixed assets and intangible assets, and how this affects filing your annual accounts

What's an Inventory Loan?

What's an Inventory Loan?

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What's an Inventory Loan?

Inventory loans are the ideal form of financing for retailers.

Key Components of Written Communication

Key Components of Written Communication

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Key Components of Written Communication

What are the key components of effective written communication and how can you ensure they come across in anything you write or produce.

Using Buffer Statements

Using Buffer Statements

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Using Buffer Statements

Buffer statements are a form of neutral language, commonly used to soften the blow when communicating bad news in a business environment.

How Background Noise Impacts Communication

How Background Noise Impacts Communication

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How Background Noise Impacts Communication

Background noise in a work environment can have a profound impact on the effectiveness of communication in several different ways

Observing Reactions When Communicating

Observing Reactions When Communicating

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Observing Reactions When Communicating

Is it important to observe people’s reactions when communicating? A short overview of the power of body language and nonverbal communication

Key Traits of a Dynamic, Versatile Organisation

Key Traits of a Dynamic, Versatile Organisation

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Key Traits of a Dynamic, Versatile Organisation

Running a dynamic, versatile operation can ensure success of a business or organisation, but it's easier said than done. Here's how you can do it.

What is the Halo Effect?

What is the Halo Effect?

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What is the Halo Effect?

The Halo effect is an important theory in cognitive psychology, but how can you use it to your advantage in a business sense?

Pros and Cons of a Business Report

Pros and Cons of a Business Report

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Pros and Cons of a Business Report

What are the Pros and Cons of a Business Report? And is it the best way of communicating information?