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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.

Entrepreneurs rely on family support

Family support plays a crucial role in small businesses in the UK, according to a new report.

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White van men are first Dragons’ Den millionaires

Two entrepreneurs from Watford have become the first Dragons' Den millionaires.

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Wedge card to benefit businesses and consumers alike

A new benefit loyalty card for small businesses has been launched by the founder of the Big Issue, John Bird.

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Young businesspeople inspired by Innocent

Young entrepreneurs today are increasingly identifying with the founders of Innocent Drinks rather than hard-nosed tycoon Sir Alan Sugar, the Financial Times reports.

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Secret of SME success

A report from BT claims to have identified three key areas that help one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) succeed over another.

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Poor decision making costs millions

Employees waste over an hour a day looking for company information, according to new research by Information Builders, and this lack of information is costing millions of euros a year in lost productivity.

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FSB slams family tax

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has attacked HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in a family tax case heard in the House of Lords.

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Do you know your drivers?

If an employee is involved in an accident whilst driving for work the employer could be held responsible, says driver compliance company Hudson Kapel.

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FSB slams family tax

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has attacked HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in a family tax case heard in the House of Lords.

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Do you know your drivers?

If an employee is involved in an accident whilst driving for work the employer could be held responsible, says driver compliance company Hudson Kapel.

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No-win, no-fee targets banks

The news that Lloyds TSB has successfully fended off an attempt to claim back overdraft charges in a county court has again thrown the issue into the spotlight.

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‘Running the Gauntlet’ 2007

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has launched an investment competition and business education programme, 'Running the Gauntlet', with up to £2 million on offer for entrepreneurs with businesses in the East of England.

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Dragons’ Den calls

Dragons' Den is in its fifth series and continuing to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true. The BBC is currently searching for Britain's best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming months.

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Angels Den to ‘close equity funding gap’

'Business angels are simply not happy unless they’re investing money because it means they’re not making money, but one of the major problems is access to funding,' says Bill Morrow, co-founder of investment network Angel's Den, which has now gone live in the UK.

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.

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?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?