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.
In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK
Remote working for prolonged periods during the coronavirus pandemic can have a negative impact on your employees' mental health. Here's what you can do to help
Employees across the UK are experiencing high levels of anxiety around the potential impact of coronavirus. Here's how you can reassure and support your staff
With the coronavirus pandemic taking over the country, it's time to support small businesses that rely on local custom to stay afloat. Here's how you can help
The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business
As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home
Patrick Hogan, CEO of Handle, explores the pros and cons of equipment leasing and financing to guide you through which is a better fit for your construction business
We’ve curated a list of the best blogs in 2020 for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to keep on top of the latest business news, best practice and emerging industry trends
YouTube is a great way to learn something new, get inspired, or find the answer to a question you’ve been stewing over. Here are 10 business YouTube channels to subscribe to in 2020
From leveraging user-generated content to providing guest Wi-Fi, Hannah Hambleton of Beambox shares six essential strategies every restaurant should consider for their 2020 marketing mix
Hannah Robinson of Larsen Howie breaks down the private sector IR35 reform due to be rolled out on 6th April 2020 and delves into what it will mean for business owners in practice
The shared workplace market has grown significantly in the last ten years. Harry Arnold of Free Office Finder explores why co-working spaces are such a popular option amongst UK SMEs
Apps should be a vital component of every small business' tool kit. Here's our list of the best business apps for entrepreneurs in 2020, including the likes of Rocketbook and Flock
Security should be a top priority for any business. Izzy Schulman of Keys4U encourages employers to create a culture in which business security is every employee’s responsibility
From gym memberships to stock options, there are many ways small businesses can offer benefits to their staff in order to attract and retain talent. Beau Peters explores
We've put together a list of the top podcasts for entrepreneurs and small business owners to listen to in 2020, including the likes of Masters of Scale, The Side Hustle and Creative Rebels
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