The Knowledge Hub

Introduction to Redundancy Consultation

Marcia Smith

If you're being affected by possible redundancies, you need to know what redundancy consultation is and how long it lasts for...

Advice on Quitting Your Job

Marcia Smith

Quitting your job can often be one of the most stressful points in your career. Here are our top tips for smoothing the process just a little bit.

Registering and Unregistering for VAT

Kate Josselyn

A clear guide to UK VAT registration, deregistration, and re‑registration. Understand thresholds, the VAT 7 form, and key steps to stay compliant.

How to Find and Apply for a Government Grant

Kate Josselyn

Learn how to apply for UK government grants with this clear guide. See how grants work, who can apply, and how to boost your chances of success.

Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace

Carl Stanford

What is whistleblowing, and what are the pros and cons of encouraging it in your organisation? How do go about reaching the right balance for your company?

How Can a Financial Manager Boost your Business?

Marcia Smith

Find out how a financial manager can boost your business, and get advice on when to recruit someone.

How to Reward Staff

Marcia Smith

Rewarding your staff is a great way to recognise their achievements and motivate your entire workforce. Find out more about how to reward good performance

Steps to Business Insolvency

Kate Josselyn

When your business goes beyond the brink, it can lead to insolvency. But just what is insolvency? Hint: It's got nothing to do with Bankruptcy.

Seven Common Terms of an Employment Contract

Marcia Smith

There are some common terms that you need to include in employment contracts. We share 7 of these terms including basic wage, working hours and holiday pay

Customer Attraction and Retention

Emma Meakin

Customer attraction and retention both require attention if you want to maintain sales in the long run. But which takes more effort? We compare strategies

Addition of Staff to the Business

Emma Meakin

New staff members or department reshuffles can cause disruption, so what’s the best way to manage internal changes to personnel? Fleximize shares its tips

Working the Faux Hawk

Carl Stanford

The faux hawk soars above the city, swooping down on fashion like a hipster bird of prey, but is it an appropriate hairstyle for a professional workplace?

How Markets and Trade Relations Affect Business

Carl Stanford

Learn how changes in business markets and trade relations (as a result of both domestic and international politics) can significantly affect a business.

Synergistic Communication and your Business

Emma Meakin

How opening your mind to new possibilities and opportunities can improve you as an entrepreneur, and your business as a whole.

Restarting Your Business

Marcia Smith

Thinking of relaunching your business after a period of dormancy or dip in income? We have a few tips that could help you be successful this time round.

Finding Small Business Loans

Marcia Smith

Getting a small business loan is a common way of funding a startup or growing your business. But you need to do the groundwork first.

Limited Company With a Foreign Partner

Marcia Smith

Some business owners have concerns about working with a foreign business partner. Review our advice on what to consider before entering into a partnership

Offering Finance to Customers

Kate Josselyn

How do I offer financing to my customers? If you're considering this question, its important to first understand a little about consumer credit practices

The Importance of Effective Communication in Business

Emma Meakin

Effective communication with employees and customers is the backbone of any successful business. But what's the secret to communicating with clarity?

How do I Improve my Public Speaking Skills?

David Kiriakidis

Public speaking can be challenging for many people, causing many to flat out refuse. Here's how you can overcome your nerves to deliver the perfect speech.