The Knowledge Hub

How to Become an Ace Leader

Emma Meakin

Every entrepreneur should always ask the question "How can I improve myself?". We look at the ways in which you can grow and become a better leader.

Workplace Pension Contributions

Marcia Smith

Workplace pension contributions from you, your employer and government are rising until 2018. Make sure you stay on top of the changes.

Protecting a Workplace Pension

Marcia Smith

Your workplace pension is hugely valuable for the future. Discover how to protect and manage your pot, including which services to contact with concerns

Appealing a VAT Penalty

Appealing against a VAT penalty from HMRC means following the guidelines relating to an indirect tax appeal. This article outlines the appeals process.

Transferring Pensions to New Jobs and Abroad

Marcia Smith

Taking a pension scheme to a new job or to a different country? We explain the procedures you need to follow.

Claiming Startup Expenses

Emma Meakin

Got your startup up and running? Did you know that there are ways that you can reclaim the expenses of starting your business? Here's how...

Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?

Marcia Smith

Discover why success is an important motivator for your employees and how you can avoid it demotivating the rest of your workforce.

What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?

Marcia Smith

Fixed-term contracts are a great idea for temporary or seasonal workers. Fleximize provides an overview of FTCs, including how to renew and conclude them

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Linear models of communication have been largely superseded by transactional and mutual models, but they still have a number of advantages for businesses

Leadership Mistakes and How to Improve your Style

Emma Meakin

Leadership comes with many pitfalls, but do you know what the most common mistake is? We reveal and share our top tips for improving your leadership style

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.

Employee Learning and Development - FAQs

Marcia Smith

Empowering and educating your employees is vital for an SME. Here, we answer your pressing questions about employee training and learning at SMEs.

Here’s What to do When You’re Not Making a Profit

Marcia Smith

Don't panic if you stop making a profit. It happens to every business at some point, and by following these simple steps you can quickly turn things around

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.

Employees Texting at Work

Marcia Smith

With the growth of modern technology, it's inevitable that some employees will get distracted. How can you counter this and keep your team productive?