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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.

What makes a good business leader?

The ability to articulate a vision is the most important quality in a business leader, above honesty and decision-making, according to research conducted by business adviser Grant Thornton.

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Keep on the right side of environmental laws

A website has been launched to help small businesses comply with environmental legislation.

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Is your business IQ up to scratch?

Small business owners have the chance to test their “business brains” and identify areas where they may need advice with the launch of a national online IQ test.

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Free advice on HR issues

Free advice on human resources issues such as recruiting and managing staff is available from a website set up by Investors in People, the organisation dedicated to training and development.

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New loan scheme to fund your business

A not-for-profit bank has opened in East London to provide financing to sole traders and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 5 employees), which do not usually qualify for loans from mainstream banks.

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Improve your credit management system

Small businesses are leaving it too late to take action over cash flow problems, according to the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG).

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Intellectual property aid for Welsh SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses in Wales can get practical and financial help with intellectual property (IP) issues from a business support initiative.

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Flexible ways of working

A sharp increase in the number of people working long hours and taking time off for work-related stress has led to a call for employers to take steps to help employees develop a work-life balance.

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Intellectual property aid for Welsh SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses in Wales can get practical and financial help with intellectual property (IP) issues from a business support initiative.

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Flexible ways of working

A sharp increase in the number of people working long hours and taking time off for work-related stress has led to a call for employers to take steps to help employees develop a work-life balance.

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Government gives SMEs exporting opportunities

Small- and medium-sized companies looking to export goods and services should investigate Trade Partners UK, the government’s trade promotion body.

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Learn the basics of financial management

Poor financial management is costing Britain’s small businesses £1.5 billion a year, thanks to a lack of basic financial know-how.

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Small businesses feel threatened by more employment legislation

Small business organisation the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has condemned the proposed review of employment laws announced by Trade & Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.

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Is franchising for you?

In the small business world franchising can appeal to two types of people: those starting out who want to work for themselves and those who already have established a small business and now wish to expand the concept further.

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