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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.

Conflicted Brits too scared to take risks

A third of UK adults that spoke with Kaspersky Lab agreed that they would be further up the career ladder if they had taken more risks in the workplace.

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More than half of jobseekers give up on dream job

Half of UK jobseekers have accepted a second-choice job offer because a potential employer took too long to make a decision, giving up on their dream job.

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Apprenticeship levy will see company revenues soar

Survey of hundreds of business leaders reveals employers believe apprenticeship and training schemes will increase workforce productivity and revenues.

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Cyber-attack top business threat list for third year running

A new report out today from BSI and BCI reveals 2018's top business threats, with cyber-attacks topping the list of the biggest problems.

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Flexible hours appeals to the nation’s workers

Research by direct selling company Vorwerk shows that one in ten UK employees would be willing to leave their current careers if flexible working was offered elsewhere.

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Top tips to help employers win this Six Nations

Here, Adrian Lewis, director, Activ Absence for employers, explores how businesses can manage staff during the Six Nations.

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Auspicious Australia: Down Under rises to the top post-Brexit

Getting new options from Down Under. Australia will be the surprise key new market for UK after Brexit, says export shipping specialists.

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Do your employees trust your brand values?

Reward Gateway has today announced new research on recognition, communication and trust in the workplace, which reveals a disconnect between employee and employer brand values.

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Auspicious Australia: Down Under rises to the top post-Brexit

Getting new options from Down Under. Australia will be the surprise key new market for UK after Brexit, says export shipping specialists.

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Do your employees trust your brand values?

Reward Gateway has today announced new research on recognition, communication and trust in the workplace, which reveals a disconnect between employee and employer brand values.

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Revealed: The top ten most popular industries for job searches right now

Construction and engineering were the most searched for job queries by candidates last month, following the liquidation of construction giant, Carillion in January.

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Demand for Europe’s tech talent drive growth for UK companies

There has been a growing demand for tech talent for blue chip companies turning to certain European tech hubs. The article focuses on how this appetite has contributed to significant growth for one UK company.

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How travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career

Here, we take a look at how travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career, confidence and personal development.

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Dream big: Brits block themselves from starting their own business

One in six UK employees prevent their dreams of starting their own businesses because they don’t know how to market themselves – and don’t have the confidence to do so.

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?