In uncertain times, businesses need clarity and information. We’ve created our Coronavirus Business Advice Hub to give small business owners the knowledge, resources and guides they need to help them keep their business trading.
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.
Kerri-Ann Hockley, Head of Customer Service at professional insurance broker PolicyBee, shares her guide to professional indemnity insurance for UK SMEs
An SME's Guide to Trading in the Lead up to Brexit
As uncertainty around Brexit continues, Paul Beard of Creditsafe shares his expertise on how UK SMEs should approach international trade in the lead up to Brexit
Marc Swann, Search Director at SEO agency Glass Digital, shares five digital marketing tactics to make your e-commerce website stand out from the crowd
Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
Carolyn Nevitte of People Insight explores how to spot if your staff are burnt out and what you can do to help employees who are disillusioned with their work
If you're looking for cost-effective and time-efficient development opportunities for your employees, then it may be worth looking into e-learning. Here's why
Mark Tighe, Founder and Managing Director at specialist tax consultancy Catax, delves into how to successfully merge two business cultures following a business acquisition
Dmitrii Kustov, online marketing expert, delves into the pros and cons of offline and online marketing, including sharing examples of when offline marketing can produce exceptional results
In this edition of Business Bookmarks, we explore the future of delivery vans, how microbreaks increase productivity, and the UK fashion startups to keep an eye on
Protecting personal data should be a primary concern of any business, especially those that process card payments. Here's our guide to making your business compliant with PCI Level 1
LawBite's Diane Pearce shares her expert knowledge on how to check legal contracts as a small business owner, along with exploring the commercial implications of Brexit
To celebrate London Fashion Week, we've put together an article highlighting the UK's small businesses that are making a name for themselves within the fashion industry
Dean Moulden from information security consultancy SRM shares his knowledge on how to refine your small business' cybersecurity strategy to ensure it is as robust as possible
Donna Torres of Xero highlights the importance of being able to 'switch off' from work as a small business owner, along with six ways to help you avoid burn out
Matt Deighton, Managing Director of quality British furniture manufacturer Sofas By Saxon, shares his tips for tapping into a new market by adapting your product or service
Ian Clark from Frank Recruitment Group shares his top tips on how to get the most out of your sales team, including management techniques and goal-setting
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