The Knowledge Hub

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

Kate Josselyn

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

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.

Handling New Customer Credit Applications

Marcia Smith

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?

Marcia Smith

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

Marcia Smith

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

Employee Salaries: Standard Rates

Marcia Smith

Salaries are such an important factor in keeping your employees motivated. But just how should you work out what to pay your staff?