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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

Millennial employees value experiences over financial rewards

New research reveals that millennial workers would rather receive experiential rewards for hard work over financial gifts.

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The forgotten generation: Marginalised older workers feel less appreciated

New survey of office workers reveals deep divides in today’s multi-generational workplaces.

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Britain set to lose its iconic small shops

AXA reveals that British small shops and businesses barely scrape minimum wage and have little or no plans to hire or grow in 2017.

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High-flying workers lead the charge into self-employment

Rise in self-employment is led by tax advantages for workers in high-paying ‘privileged’ sectors rather than the gig economy.

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‘Hello?’ Research suggests telephone greeting could lose you customers

Research reveals that a business’s phone greeting can have an impact on whether the caller will want to work with them.

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What mistakes are you making on your CV?

Job hunters across the UK are at risk of jeopardising their career opportunities by making small mistakes on their CV, study reveals.

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Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

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Long-termism needed in talent management as well as business strategies

Companies with long term views when recruiting talent consistently outperform their peers, new research reveals.

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Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

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Long-termism needed in talent management as well as business strategies

Companies with long term views when recruiting talent consistently outperform their peers, new research reveals.

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UK working parents spend two hours a day with the kids this half-term

New research reveals UK working parents were able to spend an average of just 2 hours a day with their children this half term.

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Email marketing reaching record highs in click-through rates

Latest research on the performance of email marketing shows continuing levels of audience engagement going into 2017.

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Half of the Fortune 500 will not exist in ten years, say c-suite executives

New research reveals that two thirds of c-suite executives believe that 40 per cent of the Fortune 500 will not exist in 10 years.

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Entrepreneur nation – Four million Brits to become self-employed

One in seven British workers aim to become self-employed at some point in the future, according to new research.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?