The Knowledge Hub

8 Steps to Starting a Wholesale Business

Rebecca Taylor

Despite recent upheaval in the wholesale industry, there is a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to launch a business post-lockdown. Here's a quick guide to get started

An SME's Guide to Supply and Demand

Rebecca Taylor

The laws of supply and demand can have a dramatic impact on your profitability as a small business. Find out how you can use these forces to your advantage

How to Choose an Inventory Management System

Rebecca Taylor

With recent disruption to supply chains, we discuss how retailers and wholesalers can maximise their efficiency and protect brand reputation with an inventory management system

10 Ways to Win Your Competitors' Customers

Rebecca Taylor

Winning customers away from rival brands is one of the most effective ways to increase your share of the market. Follow these 10 steps to attract and retain new customers

A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules

Andrew Diver

​From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know

The UK Start-ups Disrupting the Fashion Industry

Jyoti Patel

To mark this month’s London Fashion Week, we've highlighted five exciting UK startups making a name for themselves in the British fashion industry

A Step-by-Step Guide to Office Clearance

Rebecca Sheeres

If you want to downsize your office, here's a step-by-step guide to office clearance by the experts at AnyJunk, covering everything from choosing a clearance firm to documentation

5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021

Stacey McIntosh

Here's everything you need to know about starting a hospitality business in 2021, from writing a post-lockdown business plan to embracing technology

A Guide to Limited Company Tax Deadlines

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Accounting talks us through the key tax deadlines for Companies House and HMRC that limited company business owners should be prepared for

5 Ways to Get More Restaurant Reviews

Rebecca Taylor

We take a look at how restaurant owners can build business credibility and trust amongst UK consumers, including the importance of online customer reviews

What Is the New VAT Reverse Charge?

​Craig Farmer

The new 2021 VAT reverse charge impacts how VAT-registered businesses operating under CIS process their invoices. Here's everything you need to know

Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

Rebecca Taylor

Open Banking has the power to transform how the financial industry works for consumers and business in the UK. We take a look at what this means in practice for SMEs

The Rise of the Tech Start-up

Rebecca Taylor

We take a look at how UK tech startups are managing to thrive despite the Covid-19 pandemic

3 Reasons Why Customer Personas Really Matter

Rebecca Taylor

Learn more about why customer personas are important when optimising your business strategy and how to create them using our easy step-by-step guide

8 Tips For Entering into Introduction Agreements

Patrick McCallum

Patrick McCallum of Wright Hassall LLP talks us through eight steps business owners should take when entering into an introduction agreement

How to Check Your Business' HMRC Position

The Fleximize Team

Here's our handy guide covering how UK business owners can check their company's HMRC position for PAYE and VAT online

What Happens to VAT After Brexit?

Andrew Diver

Andrew Diver, Head of Taxation at Beatons Group, debunks some common myths about VAT after Brexit and sheds some light on what may happen in the months ahead

How to Create B2B Seasonal Marketing Campaigns

Andy Woods

Andy Woods, Creative Director and Co-Founder at web design and development agency Rouge Media, explores how B2B brands can add seasonal campaigns to their online marketing mix

An SME’s Guide to Data Protection and Brexit

​Jonathan Smy

​Jonathan Smy of SMY IT Services talks us through the new data protection regulations that business owners need to be aware of as the UK leaves the European Union

2020 Small Business Christmas Gift Guide

The Fleximize Team

With Christmas just around the corner we share our favourite small businesses to shop with, including an interactive map of the small businesses local to you