The Knowledge Hub

How to Understand Your Payslips as an Employee

Stacey McIntosh

Stacey McIntosh of Sage Advice UK​ talks us through how to understand your payslips as an employee, including a look at key terminology

Managing Document Security in the Workplace

Ben Liu

Ben Liu of Kofax takes a look at why it's essential to invest time into protecting your business' paperwork and digital file infrastructure

SME Guide to Bidding for Government Contracts

Kate Josselyn

Public sector contracts can provide lucrative business opportunities for SMEs. But how do you go about applying for one? Here's our guide

10 Common Business Risks For Contractors

Paul Monaco

Paul Monaco of Focus Oxford Risk Management explores the 10 most common business risks facing UK contractors and how to overcome them

Creating a Memorable Brand Image on Instagram

Denise Langenegger

Denise Langenegger of Instasize explores the power of a brand 'aesthetic' on social media and talks us through how to create impactful visual content on Instagram

How to Rebuild Business Reputation

Angela Podmore

Angela Podmore, CEO and Founder of Kinetic Communications, discusses how SMEs can work to rebuild their reputation amid times of unrest

The 'Motherhood Penalty' & Parental Leave Pay

Eliza Serna-Cochrane

Eliza Serna-Cochrane discusses how UK legislation and workplace discrimination makes it difficult for new mothers to return to full-time work and explores how business owners can change this

A Guide to Apprenticeships & The Kickstart Scheme

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Consulting​ covers everything employers need to know about taking on an apprentice in 2021, including the government's new Kickstart Scheme

How to Use the North Star Metric for Web Design

Andy Woods

Andy Woods of Rouge Media explores how the concept of the North Star Metric has helped Silicon Valley startups find success and how UK SMEs can apply the same concept to web design

Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business

Katy Carter

Katy Carter of B&A Group explores six strategies to successfully grow your family-run construction business, including a focus on team development and establishing a strong brand image

Mobile Marketing for Hospitality Businesses

Yulia Yakunina

Mobile marketing is a fantastic way to connect with customers, especially during the pandemic. Here are four ways to leverage mobile marketing to help grow your hospitality business

How to Make Better Business Decisions

Ben Harper

Making big decisions for your business can seem daunting, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Here's our guide to approaching decision making as a business owner

Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of Ridgefield Consulting, talks us through the unexpected costs associated with hiring your first employee as a small business owner

Modern Leadership in Today's Workplace

Robert Ordever

Robert Ordever, Managing Director of O.C Tanner Europe, discusses what being a modern leader means and why it's crucial for success in today's workplace

An SME's Guide to Press Release Distribution

Graeme Patfield

Press release distribution is a fantastic way for SMEs to spread the word about their business, along with building brand awareness and credibility. Here's how to get it right

Covid-19: Managing Commercial Leases

Philippa Cobb

LawBite's Philippa Cobb explores the impact of lockdown on commercial leases, including government's temporary legal protection for commercial tenants

Covid-19 Business Stories: Ten Green Bottles

The Fleximize Team

We spoke to Simon Broad, Director of Brighton-based Ten Green Bottles, about how he was able to pivot his business offering to serve customers through lockdown

An SME's Guide to Excellent Customer Service

Natasha Deaves

Providing excellent customer service leads to higher retention rates as well as attracting new customers. Here are our top tips on how to deliver an exceptional customer experience

5 Steps to Creating a Long-Term Virtual Office

Mike Castle

With many small businesses considering a permanent shift to remote working, Mike Castle of ITRM shares five steps that will help you to create a long-term, highly efficient virtual office

7 Ways for SMEs to Avoid Redundancies

Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett of Getting Redundancy Right explores seven alternative options for SME owners who may be considering staff redundancies