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.

When Will Your Start-up Start Making a Profit?

When Will Your Start-up Start Making a Profit?

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When Will Your Start-up Start Making a Profit?

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?

How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

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How Should I Present to a Board of Directors?

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?

What are Line Management Systems?

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What are Line Management Systems?

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

Importance of Maintaining Staff Motivation

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Importance of Maintaining Staff Motivation

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

Protect Yourself From Similar Businesses

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Protect Yourself From Similar Businesses

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?

How Can I Discover if My Customers Are Satisfied?

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How Can I Discover if My Customers Are Satisfied?

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...

Basics of Competition

Basics of Competition

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Basics of Competition

You probably think you already know about your competitors. But do you understand the basics of competition and how you can beat them?

Where Can I Find Start-up Funding?

Where Can I Find Start-up Funding?

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Where Can I Find Start-up Funding?

We take a look at how UK startups can access the business funding they need to grow and thrive

Recruitment Advice on Candidate Screening

Recruitment Advice on Candidate Screening

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Recruitment Advice on Candidate Screening

When holding job interviews, its important to screen out unsuitable candidates. That's obvious. But how do you go about making sure you're not missing out?

Buying a Business and Keeping Staff

Buying a Business and Keeping Staff

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Buying a Business and Keeping Staff

Buying a new business? Are you in the process of buying a business? Here's why maintaining the existing workforce is important to get the most value out of your new investment

How to Keep Your Staff When Money is Tight

How to Keep Your Staff When Money is Tight

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How to Keep Your Staff When Money is Tight

Are you an SME and struggling to find finance to pay an employee? We have a few options so you can keep them on the payroll.

How Much Training Should I Give My Customer Service Team?

How Much Training Should I Give My Customer Service Team?

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How Much Training Should I Give My Customer Service Team?

Training of your customer services team seems like an obvious step to build a solid customer base, but are you doing enough?

What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

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What is a Workers’ Compensation Scheme?

A workplace injury can be devastating for employees and has repercussions for the company, so it's vital to have the right insurance or compensation scheme

​Tips on Finance for Sole Traders

​Tips on Finance for Sole Traders

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​Tips on Finance for Sole Traders

Understanding small business finance is essential for sole traders who are just starting up. Read our tips before you order those trendy business cards!

Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

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Want to Stop Employees Leaving or Want Someone to Quit?

Whether you're curious about staff interviewing for other jobs, or you want someone to quit, always follow legal lines.

How Behaviour Impacts the Workplace

How Behaviour Impacts the Workplace

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How Behaviour Impacts the Workplace

Knowing how positive and negative behaviour can change your office's atmosphere is a key part to creating a productive working culture. Here's why...

Understanding Your Customers

Understanding Your Customers

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Understanding Your Customers

Customers are one of the most important factors in the success of a business. Here's why understanding yours is essential.

How Much Profit are Directors Entitled to?

How Much Profit are Directors Entitled to?

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How Much Profit are Directors Entitled to?

Fleximize explains the way that directors are awarded company profits, and importantly how much they are entitled to. Read our brief guide to learn more

New Recruits' Health Not up to the Job?

New Recruits' Health Not up to the Job?

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New Recruits' Health Not up to the Job?

How to manage a new recruit who's too sick to work, and an employee who's given misleading health information.

Staff Making Negative Comments Social Media?

Staff Making Negative Comments Social Media?

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Staff Making Negative Comments Social Media?

Social media can be a blessing and a curse for your business' reputation. Follow these steps on how to deal with employees making negative comments online