The Knowledge Hub

13 Free Tools Your Small Business Needs in 2023

The Fleximize Team

Discover small business tools, productivity and accounting software to save you time and money. We round up the best free cash flow resources for UK SMEs.

Attract Skilled Workers with a Recruitment Strategy

Jill Bates

Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.

A Guide to Increasing Your Business's Prices

Nick Shaw

Our guide takes you through the steps of increasing your business's prices without negatively affecting your customers.

5 Effective Ways to Cut Business Costs in 2023

Liz Rosling

Learn how to combat economic downturn with a well planned cost reduction strategy. We share the best ways to cut business costs without risking future growth.

Why Retention Marketing is Crucial for SMEs

Conor Cawley

Fostering loyalty amongst customers is one of the most effective, valuable strategies any small business can employ. Here's our guide on how to get started with retention marketing

All You Need to Know About ‘Quiet Quitting’

Ashley Gurr

As a business owner, you may have recently come across the term ’quiet quitting’ in the media and may not be sure exactly what it means, how to recognize it, or how to approach it.

Three Reasons You Should Use Social Listening

Vicky Groombridge

Social listening is an integral part of any business's marketing strategy. Vicky from REad Group shares her insights into the benefits of social listening and what the best tools are.

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme for Businesses

Jade Isaac

In this guide, we outline the support small businesses can expect from the Energy Bill Relief Scheme and steps you can take to save money on your energy bills.

Understanding Social Media and the Law

Dallia Appleton

Knowing how to deal with any legal risks that come with posting on social media is essential to creating a safe online working environment.

Transgender Rights & Protection in the Workplace

Sasha Brine

Creating a safe, productive environment is critical for employers, but have you considered the needs of transgender employees? LawBite shares how to create a trans-inclusive workplace

Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK

Deepak Shukla

Businesses have found it harder to recruit due to a widening skills gap in the UK. Founder Deepak Shukla shares his insight into hiring people in a difficult job market

Taking Legal Action Against Late Payments

Andrew Farrguia

If a customer or business is late paying, you may need to act quickly to protect your cash flow. In this handy guide, LawBite explains the legal action you can take to resolve late payments

How to Submit a VAT Return

Rebecca Taylor

Find out how and when UK businesses need to submit VAT returns to HMRC in compliance with Making Tax Digital, including how to make payments or get a VAT refund

Upcoming Tax Changes in April 2022

Charlotte Nash

As we approach the start of a new tax year, Charlotte Nash of Crunch outlines the changes small businesses can expect and how to minimize their impact on cash flow

Commercial Rent, Leases & Evictions for SMEs

LawBite

LawBite's property lawyers explore the legal challenges of business leases for commercial landlords and their tenants, including how to resolve the issue of rent arrears

Support for Female Entrepreneurs in 2022

Rebecca Taylor

In light of the long-term impact of the pandemic on female entrepreneurs, we've compiled a collection of online resources, networking groups, and finance providers for women in business

Boosting Motivation with Employee Rewards

Rebecca Taylor

Ahead of Employee Appreciation Day 2022, we spoke to the Fleximize team to reveal how staff rewards create a positive and productive workplace

Mastering the Art of Demand Forecasting

Nick Shaw

Predicting buying habits is key to making better business decisions. Nick Shaw of Brightpearl reveals how businesses can accurately forecast future demand to maximize sales

5 Ways for Small Businesses to Manage Inflation

Kate Josselyn

From energy prices to wages, spiralling costs pose a serious threat to business recovery and profitability. Here are 5 strategies to protect your SME from the impact of inflation

Covid-19 Vaccines: A Guide for Employers

Kim Knox

As the UK Government revokes the mandatory vaccination policy for health and social care workers in England, questions are raised over the position of employers. Kim Knox of Lawbite explores