The Knowledge Hub

What's the Cost of Hiring a New employee?

Marcia Smith

Planning recruitment? The process of hiring new staff can be costly. Check you've got all costs covered with our article.

Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs - Part 1

Marcia Smith

A merger or acquisition can be a confusing time for any business owner. Here we answer your questions on M&A deals and what it means for you.

PAYE Forms Explained: P45, P60 and P11D

The Fleximize Team

There are several PAYE forms which a business needs to complete on behalf of their employees. We explain the main 3 in our hand guide to P45, P60 and P11D

Employee Privacy at Work

Marcia Gold

Employees' privacy is protected by law - HR cannot ask about private conversations or days off for instance.

Core Values v. Vision

Emma Meakin

It's always important for a business to get its core values across to customers but is its vision arguably more important? Knowledge Hub investigates...

How Brokers can Help Customers Find Financing

Marcia Smith

Brokers can set up partnerships with a range of finance providers to give customers choice in products.

Legal and Illegal Conditions of Employment

Marcia Smith

As an employer, it's important to know that there are some terms and conditions of employment that are illegal to enforce, like babysitting your boss' kid

Hiring Seasonal Staff for Future Jobs

Marcia Smith

Many businesses have peak seasons and have to take on extra seasonal staff for this period. Here's how you can navigate this tricky period.

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

Marcia Smith

Check whether you can force an employee to take sick leave and whether people need to clock-off for GP visits.

Project Management - The Ins and Outs

David Kiriakidis

Successful project management requires attention to budget, deadlines, quality and much more. We explain agile project management and share our 3 top tips

Are Pay Slips Compulsory?

Marcia Smith

It's Pay Day, so where do you stand legally on your current processes? By not providing a pay slip are you breaking the law? Here are the facts...

Hiring a Copywriter for Your Ecommerce Business

Marcia Smith

As an ecommerce business, you need to hire a strong copywriter who knows how sell your products to your customers.

Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

Marcia Smith

If your employer is taking disciplinary action against you, they're legally obliged to let you appeal. Here's all you need to know to appeal successfully

Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?

Marcia Smith

Challenging work is said to be a great motivator for staff, but it could end up having the reverse effect if they haven't got the correct tools to do it

Advice for New Business Leaders

Emma Meakin

Taking on a leadership role is a challenge that can be as intimidating as it is exciting. Fleximize summarises the best advice for any new business leader

Mastering the Basics of Financial Management

Marcia Smith

There isn't one route to mastering financial management, so we share a few different avenues for expanding your financial know-how including online courses

The Basics of PAYE

Marcia Smith

PAYE is compulsory for most UK businesses, so it's vital for employers to get it right. We cover the basics of PAYE, including who needs to use it and how

Stress and Fear: Do They Boost or Kill Motivation?

Marcia Smith

There are many ways to motivate staff, and one of the most common tactics is by using stress and fear. But, psychologically, is this really a good idea?

What is the Construction Industry Scheme?

Marcia Smith

Fleximize explains what the Construction Industry Scheme is, and what it means for self-employed workers in the construction industry. Find out more here

How to Treat Customer Discounts in Your Bookkeeping

Marcia Smith

Whether you're offering discounts to get rid of stock, attract new customers or launch a reward scheme, make sure you record the figures accurately.