The Knowledge Hub

Business advice and articles for small business owners

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.

A Guide to Digital Marketing During Lockdown

A Guide to Digital Marketing During Lockdown

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A Guide to Digital Marketing During Lockdown

Mark Wright of The Apprentice and digital marketing agency Climb Online shares his guide on how to implement an effective digital marketing strategy during the coronavirus pandemic

Employee Self-Care Whilst Remote Working

Employee Self-Care Whilst Remote Working

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Employee Self-Care Whilst Remote Working

Here's a guide to help remote working staff with self-care during the pandemic so they can stay healthy, happy and focused

A Step-by-Step Guide to Keyword Research

A Step-by-Step Guide to Keyword Research

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Keyword Research

Marketing expert Kerry Sheahan shares her step-by-step guide to conducting keyword research using free and accessible tools

Covid-19: Leveraging Online Campaigns

Covid-19: Leveraging Online Campaigns

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Covid-19: Leveraging Online Campaigns

Ecommerce has provided a lifeline for many businesses that would otherwise struggle to get sales during lockdown. Here's how to leverage online campaigns to keep your business trading

How to Survive Coronavirus as a Startup

How to Survive Coronavirus as a Startup

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How to Survive Coronavirus as a Startup

Nic Redfern, Financial Director of Know Your Money, outlines five steps UK startup owners can take to help protect their businesses from the impact of coronavirus

Legal Responsibilities for Remote Workers’ Safety

Legal Responsibilities for Remote Workers’ Safety

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Legal Responsibilities for Remote Workers’ Safety

Chris Salmon of Quittance Legal Services explains the legal responsibilities employers have for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of their remote working staff

How to Move Your Fitness Business Online

How to Move Your Fitness Business Online

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How to Move Your Fitness Business Online

Sarig Reichert of Wix outlines how UK gym owners and fitness coaches can adapt their offering by moving their business online during the coronavirus pandemic

Everything You Need to Know About CBILS

Everything You Need to Know About CBILS

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Everything You Need to Know About CBILS

We explore the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and how it can help small and medium-sized businesses affected by Covid-19

The Benefits of Fleet Van Insurance for SMEs

The Benefits of Fleet Van Insurance for SMEs

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The Benefits of Fleet Van Insurance for SMEs

Mark McKenna of specialist insurance brokers Bluedrop Services talks us through the key benefits of fleet van insurance for growing businesses in the UK

What Is VoIP & How Can It Help Remote Workers?

What Is VoIP & How Can It Help Remote Workers?

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What Is VoIP & How Can It Help Remote Workers?

As UK businesses adapt operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we take a quick look at how VoIP technology can help maintain effective business communications

A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests

A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests

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A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests

Alice Hickling of Larsen Howie talks us through the minor status tests that assessors look at when evaluating a company's IR35 status

6 Steps to Building an Efficient Business Fleet

6 Steps to Building an Efficient Business Fleet

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6 Steps to Building an Efficient Business Fleet

A savvy fleet strategy can help bring down costs and improve your business’ bottom line. Crown Oil's Simon Fitton shares six steps to help reduce your business' fleet overheads

Covid-19: Advice for Hospitality Businesses

Covid-19: Advice for Hospitality Businesses

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Covid-19: Advice for Hospitality Businesses

The hospitality sector is amongst the worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic. LawBite's Barbara Jamieson sets out five steps for hospitality business owners to take during this time

IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry

IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry

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IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry

Barbara Jamieson of LawBite talks us through the impact of IR35 changes on the construction industry, including how businesses should be using the delay to prepare

Covid-19: Financial Aid for UK PSCs

Covid-19: Financial Aid for UK PSCs

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Covid-19: Financial Aid for UK PSCs

Andy Vessey, Head of Tax at Larsen Howie, talks us through the government support currently available to Personal Service Companies in the UK

Covid-19: Contract Reviews for Retailers

Covid-19: Contract Reviews for Retailers

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Covid-19: Contract Reviews for Retailers

LawBite's Barbara Jamieson takes a look at how contract reviews can help businesses in the retail sector protect themselves from the implications of coronavirus

5 Technologies to Help Run Your SME in 2020

5 Technologies to Help Run Your SME in 2020

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5 Technologies to Help Run Your SME in 2020

From cloud computing to HR management software, there's a wide range of tech available to help run your business. We take a look at five examples

Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

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Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

We look at five inspirational SMEs who have changed their business models to serve their customers during the coronavirus pandemic

What Is a Furloughed Worker?

What Is a Furloughed Worker?

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What Is a Furloughed Worker?

We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees

5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

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5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

We've curated a list of five virtual event tools and platforms to help you adapt your business events calendar during the coronavirus lockdown